17th Annual Cleveland Magazine Silver Spoon Awards Party May 26, 2011

The 17th Annual Cleveland Magazine Silver Spoon Awards Party, a strolling food and wine tasting event, is one of Cleveland's finest social and culinary evenings where guests will sample delicious signature dishes from thirty of Northeast Ohio's best restaurants and several international wineries. This year’s event will take place at the Marriott Cleveland Downtown at Key Tower on Thursday, May 26th.

All participating restaurants are 2011 Cleveland Magazine Silver Spoon Award winners. The event also includes an exclusive VIP Lounge and fabulous live & silent auctions. Event proceeds will benefit the Arthritis Foundation, Northeastern Ohio Chapter to support local programs and services for the nearly one million Northeast Ohioans with doctor diagnosed arthritis and fund critical arthritis research conducted at local institutions in Northeastern Ohio.

VIP Lounge Tickets are $135 in advance ($150 at the door). Your VIP ticket includes access to the VIP Lounge where you will have your selection of complimentary sparkling wines, along with exclusive cuisine presented by celebrity chefs. General admission benefits also apply.

General Admission tickets are $85 in advance ($100 at the door). Your ticket includes a hearty sampling of 30 Silver Spoon award-winning restaurant cuisine, plus a selection of delicious wine from international vintners.

To purchase tickets, visit www.clevelandmagazine.com/silverspoonawards or call (216) 831-7000, ext. 100.

Sponsorship opportunities and group ticket pricing are available. Contact the Arthritis Foundation at (216) 831-7000, ext. 110 or e-mail ahansen@arthritis.org for more information.