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Harvesters – Forks & Corks 2017

April 27th was the date for a celebration of the 21st year of Forks & Corks, a benefit for Harvesters – The Community Food Network. Guests enjoyed gourmet fare and liquid refreshments from nearly 60 of Our Town’s finest restaurants and purveyors in the Grand Ballroom at the Kansas City Convention Center. Mary McClure served as the chairman.

Andres Chocolates
Guests were wowed by the sweet treats from Andrés Confiserie Suisse.
Forks and Corks 7
Katie Van Luchene and Jerry Foulds
Forks Crowd 2017

Additional photos featured in the May 27, 2017 issue 
Photo Credit: Brian Rice Creative

 

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