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Start making your guest list right now for a truly special evening.

Independent chef and Hopkins parent Doobie Kurus has raised over $75,000 for local charities - one delicious bite at a time. D-LISH Catering has been around for 10 years, making hosts just as happy as the non-profits he benefits. His contribution to HEF this year will make your mouth water: a scrumptious Italian Dinner for 10 prepared and served in your home.

The dinner is a 4 course masterpiece, beginning with a choice of appetizers such as rumaki and bruschetta. The entree choices include lasagna, stuffed shells, baked ziti, or manicotti, among others, with an array of side dishes such as Italian sausage, meatballs, chicken cacciatore, etc.. The grand finale is an assortment of desserts including Tiramisu, and Doobie's specialty, chocolate truffles.

This wonderful feast is prepared and served in the winning bidder's home (or mutually agreed upon site). Doobie brings the food to the table, clears the dishes, and cleans up afterwards. This has been described by previous winners as a 'host's dream come true', as they can just sit back, relax, and be the envy of their guests. Your hosting responsibilities will be limited to uncorking a few bottles of wine and socializing. This is not your typical 'night in'!

And what's all the fuss about those truffles? Doobie Kurus is a busy guy: a former stay-at-home dad, he's a special education teacher in Minneapolis, a dedicated volunteer in the Hopkins School District, a triathlete, and last but not nearly least, a truffle maker. After taking a truffle-making class at Hopkins community Ed, Kurus donated a batch for a church function, and word got around. He now sells his truffles, reimbursing himself only for the ingredients and supplies, and donates the profits to the charities of his choosing. His truffles are in high demand around Christmas and Valentine's Day. In a Star Tribune article profiling him, Kurus was asked why he doesn't expand his truffle enterprise. He answered, "I have thought about doing it as a business but I don't know if it would be fun anymore." 

Item Special Note

No expiration date.

Location for the dinner must be within 25 miles of Minnetonka.

Date to be mutually agreed upon between the winner and D-LISH Catering.