The Hilton Garden Inn in Troy, by BBL Hospitality, took home the top honors Sunday evening voted as the People’s Choice award winner at the Eddy Visiting Nurse Association’s (Eddy VNA) “Cuisine Magic 2016” culinary competition and grand tasting held at the Albany Marriott. Hilton Garden Inn – Troy Executive Chef Geri-Ann Mastromarino was presented “The Pride of Americana” award after earning the most overall votes from the crowd of 400 guests who turned out for the 23rd annual event. Proceeds from the evening benefit the Home Health Aide Career Ladder Program and specialty training for aides at Eddy VNA. Congressman Paul Tonko served as honorary chair of the event, with Liz Bishop, news anchor of WRGB CBS6 News, serving as mistress of ceremonies. Awards were presented as follows: Best Appetizer: 1st Place – “Statue of Liberty Award” Hilton Garden Inn, Troy – Executive Chef Geri-Ann Mastromarino “Blueberry and Brie Grilled Cheese” 2nd
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