Golden Meatball Challenge
    Who Has The Best Meatballs
  
Chef Lenny's Kitchen

120 South White Horse Pike,

Hammonton, NJ 08037

Phone : 609-561-5944

Fax : 609-567-1590
 
Chef Lenny's Kitchen
"Gourmet Galley"
900 Ocean Drive
Cape May, N.J.
  
 
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          Congratulations to...
        Lisa Vallaster
         1st Golden Meatball winner      
 Click on EVENTS for highlights
    
 
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                                                                Presents:
  
                  The Golden Meatball Challenge Cup
 
                                            South Jersey vs South Philly
 
                                              
                                                                                                  
                              Lisa Vallaster- Golden Meatball Winner- Amateur Meatballs with Sauce
       
                     Sunday, April 27th, 2008!
 
                                                              Host Venue
            
                                                                      at
                                                Esposito's Meats
                     
                                                        1001 South 9th Street
                                                           Philadelphia, Pa.
                                                           Starting @ noon
                      

                                    

  
And the Winner of the 1st Annual "Golden Meatball Challenge Cup" is......
 
Lisa Vallaster from Winslow, N.J.
 
Congratulations!!!
 
 
Also, the 1st place winner in each category are as follow:
 
Amateur Level Meatballs with Sauce....Lisa Vallaster (Highest Rank)
 
 
Amateur Level Meatballs with out Sauce...JoyAnn Leuzzi
 
Professional Level Meatballs with Sauce...Villa Di Roma
 
Professional Level Meatballs with out Sauce...Columbia II
 
Congratulations to all!!!
 
and Thank you to all who PARTICIPATED  & SUPPORTED  THIS GREAT EVENT
 
All leftover meatballs went to St. John's Hospice
 
Donations were made to The Blessed Sarnelli Community
Father Kevin made Awesome meatball sandwiches
 
Link to Chef Lenny's promotion on CBS 3
 
 
 
 
 
The winners from 2007's Who Has The Best Meatballs competitions will represent each team this April 27th for the Golden Meatball.
          Everyone's cordially invited to watch this exciting event at Esposito's Meats to determine who has the best meatballs.
                   
 Next Qualifying Who Has The Best Meatballs event will be open to the public in October 2008 to determine 2009's Golden Meatball Challenge representatives. Check back for Details
   
2008 South Jersey vs. South Philly
 
The Golden Meatball Challenge is two contests in one!  It's an tasting contest to see
who makes the best tasting meatballs and a eating contest to see who can eat the most meatballs. 
Police and Fire Departments from South Jersey and South Philly will be
competing in the eating contest.  
 
*PARKING...
            Between 9th & 10th on Ellsworth Street
                                            or
      Between Washington & Carpenter on 8th Street
 
Timeline: Sunday, April 27th, 2008
 
10:30 am-Vendor's Display...
*Meatball Sandwiches...Made by Father Kevin to benefit The Blessed Sarnelli Community
*Sobe Life Water...Sampling
*Invite Video..."Green Room"
*Home and Towne Magazine
*T-Shirts & Aprons
*Music
*Ice Sculpture
*and much more...
 
12:30am-1:30PM - The qualified contestants must drop off their meatballs "hot"
 
2:00pm - Judging commences... Panel of Amateur & Professional Judges
 
2:30-3:30pm- Philly Phanatic Appearance
 
3:00pm -Meatball eating contest
                            -South Philly Police & Fire Dept. vs. South Jersey Police & Fire Dept. 
 
Call now for more information   609-561-5944 
 
Let's get it on!                                                                                                                                             
 
 *Sponsorship programs are available" call for more details
 
  
Sponsors

A. Esposito Inc.
Purveyor of Fine Meats - Since 1911
1001 South 9th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-922-2659                                                                                                                                                               

Haddon House Food Products
The country's largest independent distributor of specialty gourmet, natural, ethnic, dairy and frozen foods.                                                               
                                                                                                                                                                                                          

Lexus of Cherry Hill
"Our passion is providing you with a world-class ownership experience."                                        
1230 Route 73 South
Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054
800-873-5398
                                       

invite VIDEO
www.invitevideo.com                                                                                                                                                                

SOBE Life Water
www.sobelifewater.com                                                                                                                                                    

 
 
 
 
Our Official Pasta Supplier                                           
"Taste is not only a question of ingredients"

 
Colavita
Extra Virgin Olive Oil                                                                                                                                                                     
 
 

HOME & TOWNE
HOME & TOWNE® is a gourmet food and luxury lifestyle magazine and weekly talk radio show.                                                         
The PRINT magazine is available for subscription by direct mail. 
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Grand Rental Station
3084 English Creek Avenue
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
609-484-9200
www.grandrental.com/eht                                                                                                                                                                     


Vincenzo's Deli
1626 S. 9th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19148
215-463-6811
Homemade Italian Specialties
by Susan Tavella - Owner/Operator                                                                                                                                                                  

Mamma Maria Ristorante Italiano
1637 E. Passyunk Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19148
215-463-8410
Open 7 days - FREE Parking
Serving Lunch & Dinner                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

New Wave Cafe
Bar & Restaurant - Established 1983
3rd & Catharine Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-922-8484                                                              Lunch: 11:30 am to 4 pm,  Dinner: 4pm to 1am
www.newwavecafe.com                                             Saturday & Sunday Brunch:  Noon to 4pm
Open 365 days a year.  Kitchen Open Daily.         Pool Table - Satellite national & international sporting events - Darts                                                     

Richard C. Malesich & Associates, L.L.C.
Certified Public Accountants
Personally Serving Individuals and Small Businesses   
240 N. White Horse Pike, P.O. Box 128
Hammonton, NJ 08037
609-561-1661
                                                   

El Patio Restaurant
7492 Black Horse Pike
Penny Pot, NJ 08037
609-561-4130                                         
 
 
 
* Sandwich & Hoagie Trays
* Hot Trays
* Party Room Available Up to 40 People
* Weekday Specials
* Catering
* Thursday Nite is Spaghetti Nite                                           
 
 

Deluca's Villa di Roma
Italian Restaurant
932/36 S. 9th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-592-1295                                                                                                                                                                              

DiBruno Bros.
Culinary Pioneers Since 1939 
Italian Market
920 S. 9th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-238-0487
www.dibruno.com                                                                                                                                               
                                                                                                                      

Talluto's
Authentic Italian Food
944 S. 9th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-627-4967                                                                                                                                                    

La Campagnola Restaurant & Bar
439 Oak Shade Road
Shamong, NJ 08088
609-268-0600
www.lacampagnolarestaurants.com                                                                                                             

Betty Ann's
Italian Market Flower & Gift Baskets
Baby - Bridal - Sympathy - Fresh Cut Flowers
902 South 9th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-922-5532
www.bettyanns.com                                                                                                                                                                                   

Ma Ma D's
Italian Specialties
White Horse Pike
Hendricks Ave.
Atco, NJ 08004
856-768-0797
Catering - No Party Too Small                                                                                                                                                          

Joe Italiano's Maplewood Inn
Home of the world's best spaghetti for over 60 years
470 White Horse Pike
Hammonton, NJ 08037
609-561-9621
www.joesmaplewood.com                                          

Fellini Cafe
678 Lancaster Avenue
Berwyn, PA
610-647-1737
www.fellinicafeberwyn.com                                                                                                                                                                   

Elegant Ice
Ice Sculptures for Special Occasions
856-665-3793
www.eleganticenj.com                                                                                                                                                       

Big Game Fishing Journal
1800 Bay Avenue
Point Pleasant, NJ 08742
1-800-827-4468
www.biggamefishingjournal.com                                                                                                                              

WSI Internet Consulting
P.O. Box 224
Mickleton, NJ 08056
609-970-2397                                      Websites
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The Golden Meatball Challenge Cup
                 Representing
     South Jersey & South Philly                            
 
 
South Jersey...
 
Amateur Level: 
 
Meatballs without sauce...                        Meatballs with Sauce...
Pat Villani                                                       Ann Eickmeyer
Susan Fognano                                             Angela Sparacio
Laurence DeMarco                                       Holly McIntoch
Carmen Villani                                               Pat Villani
Lisa Vallaster                                                 Lisa Vallaster
 
Professional Level:
 
Meatballs without sauce...                        Meatballs with Sauce...
El Patio / Joe Grasso                                   Maplewood / Jim Italiano
La Campagnola / Michael Nucigilo             El Patio / Joe Grasso
Mama D's / Angie Coia                                Mama D's / Angie Coia
Maplewood / Jim Italiano                              ShopRite / Regina
Mario's Pizza / Oz                                          Mario's Pizza / Oz
 
South Philly...
 
Amateur Level:
 
Meatballs without sauce...                       Meatballs with Sauce
JoyAnn Leuzzi                                               JoyAnn Leuzzi
Denise Ciliberiti                                            Michelle Steuber
Jimmy DeStefano                                         Julia J. Lauria
Margueritte Kidwell                                       Jimmy Destefano
Betty Ann Montelluzzo                                   Denise Ciliberti
 
Professional Level:
 
Meatballs without sauce...                      Meatballs with Sauce
Fellini's Cafe Berwyn / Victor Bolgna        Fellini's Cafe Berwyn / Victor Bolgna
Talluto's / Dana                                            New Wave Cafe / Todd Bergman
Di Bruno Brothers Pronto / John Sabelli   Villa Di Roma / Basil Deluca
Vincenzo's / Susan Tavella                         Di Bruno Brothers Pronto / John Sabelli
Ralph's / Joe Shay                                       tie
                                                                       Talluto's / Dana
                                                                       Vincenzo's / Susan Tavella