{"id":27792,"date":"2018-02-09T07:00:37","date_gmt":"2018-02-09T15:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shescookin.com\/?p=27792"},"modified":"2018-02-09T09:04:01","modified_gmt":"2018-02-09T17:04:01","slug":"the-gray-event-charity-fundraiser-savetheelephants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shescookin.com\/the-gray-event-charity-fundraiser-savetheelephants\/","title":{"rendered":"The Gray Event Charity Fundraiser #SaveTheElephants"},"content":{"rendered":"

Noted Orange County Chef Pascal Olhats, a master of French\u00a0cuisine who has been a celebrated fixture in Orange County\u2019s dining scene for nearly\u00a0three decades, is sharing his dynamic culinary skills and hosting the second annual \u201cThe Gray Event\u201d on Sunday, February 25.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe Gray Event\u201d is an evening of food, wine and entertainment to raise funds and\u00a0shine a light on a little-known issue that is near and dear to Chef Pascal’s heart: preventing the\u00a0abuse of Asian elephants.\u00a0Olhats was inspired to take action after a week-long ecotourism vacation with his wife,\u00a0Christine, at Save Elephant Foundation<\/strong>\u2019s Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai, Thailand.<\/p>\n

\"Lek<\/p>\n

\u201cWe met elephants rescued from all over the region,\u201d said Olhats. \u201cSome had scars\u00a0from shackles, while others had been used for tourist entertainment, causing major\u00a0damage to their bodies. I was inspired by Save Elephant Foundation\u2019s founder Lek\u00a0Chailert, and knew I wanted to take action once I returned home.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Gray Event\u201d takes place at Chef Pascal\u2019s Caf\u00e9 Jardin restaurant at Sherman\u00a0Library and Gardens in Corona del Mar. The Gray Reception begins at 4:30 p.m. with a\u00a0reception featuring Thai music, Thai appetizers, wine, a silent auction, photos ops, and\u00a0an opportunity to \u201cAdopt an Elephant.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\"Thai<\/p>\n

The Gray Dinner begins at 6 p.m. and features a three-course dinner, Thai dancers, a\u00a0blessing from Thai monks, and live auction featuring a week\u2019s stay at the Elephant\u00a0Nature Park, cooking demonstration with culinary author Cathy Thomas, Lek Chailert\u00a0and Pascal Olhats, and a presentation on the Save Elephant Foundation by Lek\u00a0Chailert.<\/p>\n

\"Tabletop<\/p>\n

All the Thai cuisine will be generously prepared by the chef and owners of Thai District\u00a0restaurant in Long Beach.\u00a0\u201cSherman Gardens and Caf\u00e9 Jardin are the perfect venues for an event focused on\u00a0such beautiful animals. I know our guests will be inspired not only by\u00a0the program we have planned, but the sheer beauty that will surround them throughout\u00a0the evening.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Lek<\/p>\n

Tickets to the Gray Reception and Gray Dinner are $250. Gray Reception-only tickets\u00a0are available for $125. Tickets go on sale December 7. For more information and to purchase tickets (tax deductible) visit GrayEvent.org.<\/a><\/p>\n

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