Proceeds from our Grand Opening will benefit
The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of the Tri-Counties

 

Wish Kid Ben Ostertag's wish came true when he met his hero, Bobby Flay, from the television show, Iron Chef. Ben has a unique passion for food and cooking for such a little guy, and he was so elated to be meeting his idol! Ben's wish included a trip out to New York City to see the sights and most importantly, to see a taping of his favorite show, Iron Chef. He had a chance to go behind-the-scenes and saw all of the drama and magic unfold in person. Ben had the time of his life on his Make-A-Wish trip, and his favorite part of the whole experience was being in the back of the kitchen exploring all the dishes, flavors, ingredients, and discovering the big box that covers the "secret ingredient"! Ben's mom, Amy, describes the trip as a perfect combination of both fun and relaxation, and that their family will always look back on the trip with warm memories.

 

Panera Bread is proud to partner with the Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Tri-Counties, so that kids like Ben can wish, dream and heal from life threatening diseases. What makes the wish experience even more extraordinary is that it enriches the lives of all involved, from the children and their families, to the volunteers and sponsors, and often entire communities.

 

This very special celebration will provide our guests a unique opportunity to experience the heart, soul and essence of Panera.

 

Wednesday
October 5, 2011
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Panera Bread
4910 Telephone Road
Ventura, CA 93003