āA big impact the program has had is that I found out that I like people and that I'm a likeable person. Serving people and how they reacted to me made me realize that.ā -Daronte Dixon
Support life-changing second chances for students at http://ow.ly/Afck50LMk8e.
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Join us on Thursday, December 1st, at Edwins Too for a five-course dinner prepared by our graduating class.
āA Taste of Homeā will feature dishes the students grew up with and have elevated for a fine dining experience.
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EDWINS is bringing a culinary arts program to the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Detention Center.
āIf you get someone at a point when theyāre still growing, thereās an opportunity for change," Brandon Chrostowski observes.
Read the full story at http://bit.ly/3tFyRXe.
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Notre Dame College President Michael Pressimone and his wife, Cathy, recently enjoyed a meal at EDWINS.
āThey do marvelous work. Itās a wonderful French restaurant. If youāre from here and you havenāt been here yet, you really should go.ā
Full review at http://bit.ly/3ULYwcy.
This morning, Chef Brandon Chrostowski shared his tips for cooking a tasty Thanksgiving turkey with Fox 8 News' Wayne Dawson!
Watch the segment and his recently recorded videos taking you step-by-step through the entire meal at https://bit.ly/3NO5Lyf.
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Get ready Cleveland!
Next Saturday, November12th, Edwins Too will welcome award winning jazz singer Laura Camara from Columbus! She will perform "A Tribute to Ella" -- with personally arranged songs from Ella Fitzgerald's song book. Ben Maloney will join on piano.'
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Plan your next holiday celebration with EDWINS!
Our 4,000 square-foot venue and valet parking is suited for parties of all sizes.
Contact us today to learn more about booking our private event space.
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The weather will be beautiful this weekend to get out and enjoy some live music.
Join us at Edwins Too this Saturday for a performance by Rachel Brown and the Beatnik Playboys.
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A new EDWINS class will begin on October 24th.
During the 6-month culinary arts training, Institute students will learn all positions in a restaurant, from cooking and hosting to bartending and serving.
To apply, come to EDWINS at 9 a.m. prompt this Friday.
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In support of the 5k GRIND & its mission to help re-entry, EDWINS will be raffling off bottles of bourbon.
Raffle tickets are $25 each. The live drawing will occur during the 5k on October 23rd.
For tickets, visit https://bit.ly/3S0UI5u.
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⨠EDWINS Graduate Spotlight āØ
With one day left before he graduates, Mareo Black reflected on his culinary journey: āUnderstand that EDWINS is a life-changing opportunity. It will not be easy, but it is worth the sacrifice."
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Chef Brandon Chrostowski will host a special five-course dinner, a benefit for Jasmine Road, and give a keynote address focused on providing the opportunity to flourish through social enterprise.
Learn more at https://bit.ly/3Tailtf.
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Our 5K Grind Run for Re-Entry returns October 23rd.
Join us for this exciting road and trail race with water crossings and scenic views. Uphill. Unbalanced. A battle between you and the terrain.
Register at https://bit.ly/3CAtcb0.
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The 2022 EDWINS culinary class at The Grafton Correctional Institution is coming to an end, marking the our 9th class.
These men have learned the basics of a vinaigrette, the 5 mother sauces, front of house, and everything in between.
Now time for a celebratory meal!
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On Saturday, September 17, 2022, in a private room at
Edwins Too, a graduation ceremony with studentsā family, friends and long-time supporters took place over brunch. This group brings the number of EDWINS graduates to 531!
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⨠Student Spotlight āØ
Tanya Ramey is working toward opening her own food truck that caters to private events, men and women in prison and the homeless population after graduation.
Of the EDWINS program, Tanya says, "This is the true meaning of love hurts."
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You donāt want to miss this Saturday at Edwins Too!
We will welcome the absolutely fabulous jazz vocalist Evelyn Wright for a special live music performance and are offering FREE admission to the show with your Greater Cleveland Urban Film Festival ticket stub.
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Change happens when you give someone a Second Chance.
Tomorrow, Chef Brandon Chrostowski will tell EDWINS' story & why it is important to meet employees where they are at when hiring at the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Symposium in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
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Every day, men and women at EDWINS grind it out to get a second chance after incarceration.
Are you tough enough to push through the pain and pressure like they do? If so, we challenge you to compete in the 5K Grind.
Register at https://bit.ly/3CAtcb0.
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Join us for a Live-Fire Dinner on September 13th as we explore the romance and intrigue of cooking over an open flame.
The five-course meal will be prepared to perfection by EDWINSā own Chef Brandon Chrostowski and team.
Register at https://bit.ly/3AZVvge.
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