Support the Center for Community Solutions at their 2nd Annual Chef Showdown 2006 - Taking a Stand Against Domestic Violence. The fundraiser, which honors Domestic Violence Awareness Month, will feature 10 chefs from restaurants throughout the county, including Victor Jimenez, JRDN at Tower 23; Amy Dibiase, Baleen; Augie Saucedo, Marine Room; Brian Malarkey, Oceanaire; Neil Clooney, Cantina; Paul McCabe, J. Taylor’s at L’Auberge Del Mar; Maryjo Testa, Salad Style; and Riko Bartolome, Asia-Vous.

Guests will sample delicious and unique food items from some of the county’s leading restaurants while enjoying beverages, cocktails and live entertainment. A silent auction will feature a variety of specialty items, events and vacation opportunities. You can even bid for a seat at the Chef Showdown judge’s table.

When San Diego’s own version of “Iron Chef” gets underway, lively commentary will be provided by co-hosts Bernard Guillas, executive chef of the Marine Room; Emmy award winner, Sam Zien, a.k.a “Sam the Cooking Guy” and Isabel Cruz, executive chef of Cantina. Local food and entertainment critics along with a few lucky guests will judge the entries.

Funds raised through Chef Showdown will go to support sexual assault and relationship violence prevention and intervention programs at CCS.

For more information or to purchase tickets, call (858) 272-5777 or visit www.ccssd.org.