| WHAT'S NEWS At The Gourmet? |
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| Gourmet Families raise money for local VFW Dale & Kathleen, along with Paulette and Kim and her children: Stephanie, Josh, and Kayla, raised over $500 for Abington VFW Post 7069 by hand making yellow ribbon pinsto purchase gift certificates for the families of the military personnel serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom. The story, and this picture were reported in the Scranton Times, Wed. 5/7/03. Pictured left to right: Post member Mike McLane, Dale Smalley Paulette Richardson, Post Cmdr. Bob Kromko, Kathleen Smalley |
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| Chef Al Vargo worked the 'Santa Breakfast' 12/7/02 for the Newton Ransom Elementary School. The food was supplied by The Gourmet. This non-fund raiser netted over $900 for the school's PTO. Thanks to all who came out. The 2003 Breakfast was held on 12/14/03--thanks again to those who braved the snow to attend the event. Raised over $700 this year--not bad, considering the weather. |
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| On April 28, 2004, the Gourmet participated in Great Chefs XIV to benefit the Women's Resource Center at The Raddison in Scranton-- A friendly competition between area diners and restaurants. The event was hosted by WNEP-TV personality Kim Supon It was a great night out!! |
| 11/09/04: You asked for it...We've added a 'no smoking' section. The 'Carvel' side of the restaurant (turn left as you enter) is now 'no smoking'. The Counters, Too. Enjoy!! |
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| 4/27/05: Chef Al Vargo has earned his certificate for SAN1500--the required PA Food Handler course |
