St. Louis Area Foodbank

Contact:  Matt Dace
mdace@stlfoodbank.org
314/423-6100, ext. 102

NEWSRELEASE

September 8, 2003

Taste of the NFL 2003:  The St. Louis Rams' Party with a Purpose!
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ST. LOUIS - Members of the St. Louis Rams as well as the team's president, John Shaw, were on hand to greet and serve guests at Taste of the NFL – St. Louis on Monday, September 8, 2003.  The event was held at the Edward Jones Headquarters. 

Taste of the NFL – St. Louis, presented by Edward Jones, is a food and wine tasting extravaganza in which attendees were able to sample specialty foods, bid on unique items, and meet the chefs and Rams’ players.  Players making an appearance included honorary event captain, Robert Thomas, Richard Angulo, Courtland Bullard, Dan Curley, Kevin Curtis, Travis Fisher, Kevin Garrett, DeJuan Groce, Arlen Harris, Andy King, Dane Looker, Chris Massey, Pisa Tinoisamoa, and Shane Walton. 

Restaurants and beverage companies in attendance included Annie Gunns, Aqua Vin, Cardwell’s at the Plaza, Dierdorf and Hart’s, E. & J. Gallo Wines, Gerard’s, Green Briar Hills Country Club, Gregory’s Creative Cuisine, Grey Eagle Distributing, Harry’s Restaurant & Bar, Harvest, J. Buck’s, LoRusso’s Cucina, Major Brands, Inc., Mike Shannon's, Noonday Club, Portabella, Racquet Club of Ladue, St. Louis Club, Tony’s and Trattoria Marcella. 

The event raised more than $66,000 for the St. Louis Area Foodbank and the St. Louis Sports Commission.

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