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Because a few details have changed since I first mentioned it last month, I just wanted to post a quick update about Emerging Chefs’ upcoming C4 Reformulated.

On September 29, Chef Matthew Mathlage of Light Bistro, AMP 150‘s Chef Jeffrey Jarrett, Rosander‘s Chef Brian Rosander and Bistro on Lincoln Park‘s Chef Pete Joyce will all gather under one roof for C4 – Reformulated, a mind-blowing dinner that will showcase each of their distinctive styles. 

This is fantastic news if you were bummed like me that you could make it to only one of the original C4 events. Now you can enjoy them all in one sit-down extragavanza.

The evening will be going down at Chef Mathlage’s Light Bistro (also home to Mixologist Extraordinaire Joe DeLuca, whose unique cocktails were featured at Mardi Gras en Mai).  Tucked away on Bridge Avenue (2801 Bridge Avenue to be exact), Light Bistro is a location I love because it’s close to the action of W 25th but still far enough away to give it a truly intimate, bistro vibe. Hopefully you can see for yourself on the 29th!

You can learn more and buy C4 tickets here.

Emerging Chefs 411:

• Tickets for C4
• EmergingChefs.com
• Follow @EmergingChefs on Twitter
• Like Emerging Chefs on Facebook

 *** Disclosure: I am an affiliate of Emerging Chefs for the c4 event. As always, though, my thoughts and the choice of events I share are 100% my own.

After last year’s experience at IngenuityFest 2010, I’ve known I’d be attending this year’s IngenuityFest for months. Then I read the Plain Dealer sneak peek on some of the featured artists and that sealed the deal.  

If you still need convincing, though, here’s yet another reason:

Emerging Chefs’ C4 at Ingenuity

For 4 nights (Sept. 15-18), 4 Cleveland chefs who embrace 4 dynamic culinary styles will descend on the trolley level of the Detroit Superior Bridge to offer a brunch and three dinners in Emerging Chefs’ typical Big Flavor/Bold Venue-style.   And with IngenuityFest going on 3 of those dates, you can spend an entire day on the Bridge, enjoying the talents of Cleveland’s culinary and artistic innovators into the wee hours of the morning.

C4 kicks off on September 15 with Chef Matthew Mathlage of Light Bistro (who also played host to IngenuityFest’s Cocktail Redux fundraiser earlier this year).

On September 16, which is the first night of IngenuityFest, AMP 150‘s new Chef Jeffrey Jarrett will be spotlighted.  I just had dinner at AMP 150 on Sunday evening and am happy to say the menu was just as appetizing as when Chef Cooley was there. 

Chef Brian Rosander of Rosander plays host for the final dinner on September 17, and Lincoln Park Bistro‘s Chef Pete Joyce will be putting together a delicious brunch on Sunday, September 18.

The dinners on September 15, 16 and 17 will run from 6-9pm and brunch on September 18 will be from 12-3pm.

With each meal taking place on the trolley level of the bridge, guests will get excellent views of the city and river.  Between the views and the fresh air that cuts through the lower level, the bridge is seriously one of my favorite spots in the city, which makes these 4 events even more of a draw.

You can pick and choose whichever meals you’d like to attend.  Tickets are $55 for each event ($65 for chef’s table), but if you can’t make up your mind, Emerging Chefs is also offering a $175 pass to all 4 meals for the “ultimate foodie.”

You can buy C4 tickets here.

If you can’t wait til September for an Emerging Chefs event, get your tickets for August 19’s ReHival before they’re gone. It’s Emerging Chefs’ first annual “Return to the Earth” dinner featuring Chef Kimberly McCune at the rural retreat of Meadowlane Farms.

Emerging Chefs 411:

• Tickets for C4
• EmergingChefs.com
• Follow @EmergingChefs on Twitter
• Like Emerging Chefs on Facebook

 *** Disclosure: I am an affiliate of Emerging Chefs for the c4 event. As always, though, my thoughts and the choice of events I share are 100% my own.