Salty's at Alki is staging a fundraiser Sept. 14 featuring 22 chefs, a wine and beer tasting, an auction and raffle all to benefit Providence Heritage House and Providence ElderPlace-Seattle.

Here's their announcement:

In 2001, our wonderful Eileen Mintz co-created a fundraising event called "Cooking with Class" with Connie Adams of Seattle DINING! Eileen asked us to hold it at Salty's on Alki in the banquet rooms at sea level, and here we are nine years later. Although we lost our beloved Eileen to cancer last year, we know she will be with us in spirit.

We both love Cooking with Class because we get to talk to you about our favorite subject, food! There will be 22 chefs who donate food and time. You choose three chefs' tables to make three recipes that you then enjoy with wine. It's a boisterous event with lots of talking, laughing, and spontaneous cheering. There are appetizers before the event starts, and a wine- and beer-tasting table as well. John Curley, formerly of Evening Magazine, is the auctioneer and he keeps everyone involved and laughing! There's a raffle ($2 tickets) with items like knife sets; a Walla Walla getaway with accommodations, dinners and wine tastings; and a rooftop dinner at Daniel's Broiler-Bellevue on their new 21st floor outdoor deck; and other culinary items.

Proceeds benefit the residents and participants of Providence Heritage House at the Market and Providence ElderPlace-Seattle. We're pictured above with Mark Williams, Executive Director of Heritage House. Both programs ensure that our frail elderly have the opportunity to live as independently as possible, making their own decisions and getting the care they need. Heritage House apartments look out at Elliott Bay and there are many activities for residents and a dining room. Plus they're right at the Pike Place Market. ElderPlace actually picks up their participants and brings them in for the day. They get to see their doctors, have a hot meal, play games and garden. At the end of the day, they go back to their home.

If you'd like to join the fun, go to SeattleDINING.com/cwc for details and to register, or call Connie Adams at (206) 283-9067. Hope to see you Tuesday, September 14, at Salty's on Alki.

Best wishes,

Jeremy McLachlan, Salty's on Alki Executive Chef
Gabriel Cabrera, Salty's at Redondo Executive Chef

Salty's on Alki Banquets & Catering
1936 Harbor Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126