{"id":5410,"date":"2015-05-13T17:03:05","date_gmt":"2015-05-13T21:03:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=5410"},"modified":"2015-05-13T17:03:33","modified_gmt":"2015-05-13T21:03:33","slug":"5410","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=5410","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Night of Champions\u2019 Celebrated the Best of the Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"

May 9, 2015 \u2013 Easton, PA<\/p>\n

As their competition season ended, the Valley Elite All Stars held its Night of Champions on Friday May 8, 2015 celebrating the best of the Lehigh Valley. Bringing together bakeries, restaurants and their own championship teams, the evening proved to be a fun and exciting way to cap off their year. With celebrity judges and local business leaders in attendance, the crowd enjoyed networking opportunities along with the festivities.<\/p>\n

\"Night<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cThe Night of Champions exceeded our expectations and represented the passion and drive that makes Lehigh Valley a great place for all businesses\u201d Tracy Baker, owner Valley Elite All Stars. Ms. Baker continued to say \u201cWe look forward to our upcoming 2015-2016 knowing we have the support of so many successful business owners.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Night<\/a><\/p>\n

Guests enjoyed selections from restaurants throughout the area with a wide variety of cuisine to choose from.\u00a0 With everything from Sushi to Sandwiches and Pulled Pork to Chicken Francais, diners helped themselves to the offerings of local chefs\u2019 best dishes.<\/p>\n

After enjoying their meals and taking part in networking activities, the guests were wowed by the performances of Valley Elite All Stars four National Teams.\u00a0 The teams are made up of youth athletes ages 8 \u2013 18 and skill levels from beginner level 1 up to level 5. These teams traveled to Connecticut, Baltimore and Las Vegas as well as local competitions in Toms River, NJ earning several National Championship titles along the way.<\/p>\n

Following the performances of the championship teams, the time came to crown the winner of the 2015 Cupcake Challenge. The judges had a difficult time with the talented cupcake bakers that presented their best creations. After deliberation, the judges crowned \u2018Ravello\u2019s\u2019 as the 2015 Cupcake Champion.<\/p>\n

This Night of Champions was an evening to remember with Systematic Sounds providing musical entertainment as the Champions of Cupcakes, Food and Athletics were celebrated. Local businesses can look forward to more networking events hosted by Valley Elite All Stars in the near future.<\/p>\n

As the team gets ready to start training for the upcoming season, they will be looking forward to next years Night of Champions to celebrate once again.<\/p>\n

For information about Valley Elite All Stars, please contact Tracy Baker at 610-829-2111<\/a> ;\u00a0 info@valleyeliteallstars.com<\/a> or visit their website \u2013 http:\/\/www.valleyeliteallstars.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Photo Credit: Bob Ackerman
\n\"Ravellos<\/a><\/p>\n

1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2015 Cupcake Challenge Winner \u2013 Ravello\u2019s<\/p>\n

2)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Gym owner Tracy Baker with Scott Frey, owner of Frey Smiles<\/p>\n

3)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Valley Elite Team Big Red<\/p>\n

4)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fans getting excited for Valley Elite team performances<\/p>\n

Valley Elite All Stars appreciates the contributions provided by the following participants:<\/p>\n

RESTAURANTS:<\/h4>\n

1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Dickey\u2019s Barbecue, Forks, PA – baked beans & Pulled Pork https:\/\/www.dickeys.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

2)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 V&G, Forks, PA – Penne Vodka<\/p>\n

3)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Delorenzo\u2019s Restaurant, Forks, PA – Chicken Francais & Sicilian Pizza http:\/\/www.delorenzosrestaurant.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

4)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ruggiero\u2019s Market, Roseto, PA – Sausage http:\/\/www.ruggierosmarket.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

5)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Stack\u2019s Steaks and Hoagies, Forks, PA – Sandwiches http:\/\/www.stackssteakhoagies.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

6)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Olive Garden, Easton, PA – Spaghetti with Meat Sauce http:\/\/www.olivegarden.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

7)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sogo, Easton, PA – Sushi http:\/\/www.sogoeaston.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

8)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Marianna\u2019s, Phillipsburg, NJ – grilled vegetables mariannasbanquetcenter.com<\/a><\/p>\n

9)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sweets Grill & More, Allentown Farmers Market, Allentown, PA – Rice & beans<\/p>\n

10)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Plum House, Easton, PA – Vegetable Fried Rice<\/p>\n

CUPCAKE CHALLENGE:<\/h4>\n

1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ravello\u2019s Easton, PA http:\/\/www.ravellorestaurant.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

2)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Amish Village Bake Shop, Allentown Farmers Market, Allentown, PA<\/p>\n

3)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 K\u2019s Kustom Kake\u2019s and more, Nazareth, PA yotter3@yahoo.com<\/a><\/p>\n

4)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hartman Designs, Northampton, PA facebook \u201cHartman Designs\u201d<\/p>\n

JUDGES:<\/h4>\n

1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Joe DeFranco – Owner of JDeFranco and Daughters Catering and Deli, Author of \u201cGrowing up in the Butcher Shop\u201d\u00a0 www.jdefrancoanddaughters.com<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 http:\/\/www.lehighvalleylive.com\/food\/index.ssf\/2014\/03\/growing_up_in_the_butcher_shop.html<\/a><\/p>\n

2)\u00a0 Janine Donate – Warden, Lehigh County Jail<\/p>\n

3)\u00a0 Julia Wilkins – Miss PA Contestant<\/p>\n

SPONSOR\u2019S:<\/h4>\n

1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sugar Babe Cupcakes, Bethlehem, PA – Gift Card http:\/\/www.sugarbabecupcakes.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

2)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Al\u2019s Pretzel\u2019s and Snacks, Allentown Farmers Market, Allentown, PA – Table Snacks<\/p>\n

3)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lehigh Valley Faces, Dance Craze Tickets http:\/\/www.lehighvalleyfaces.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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