3rd Annual Boca Celebrity Cook-Off Supports Hanley Foundation Initiatives
By Eesha ButtBy Eesha Butt|October 31, 2024|People, Parties,
Hosted at the Waterstone Resort & Marina, The Hanley Foundation’s 3rd Annual Boca Celebrity Cook-Off showcased a thrilling culinary showdown with local celebrity chefs, a gourmet happy hour and live entertainment, kicking off Boca Chamber Festival Days and the 4th Annual Brice Makris Brunch.
Over 150 guests were in attendance, relishing the energetic cook-off judged by Boca Chamber president & CEO Troy McLellan and emceed by Neil Saffer. The competition concluded with Bruce Spizler clinching the blind tasting award and Jan and Matt Savarick taking home the People’s Choice Award.
Proceeds from the cook-off supported the Hanley Foundation’s Brice Makris Endowment Fund, established by Michelle and John Makris in memory of their son Brice, who tragically passed away from accidental fentanyl poisoning. The funds supported the Hanley Foundation’s mission of advancing prevention programs and providing treatment scholarships.
Katie Burke and Pamela Higer-Polani
George Petrocelli and Dr. Nathan Nachlas
Bruce Spizler and David Dweck
April Lewis, Michelle Makris and Amy Gottlieb
Neil Saffer and Andrea Levine O’Rourk
Jan Savarick, Dr. Naelys Luna, Dr. Katie Burke, David Dweck, Bruce Spizler, Matt Savarick, George Petrocelli and Dr. Nathan Nachlas