On a Sunday evening in late April 2007, the Moxie Café became home to an exclusive culinary experience for sixty guests with proceeds benefiting the United Way. The first annual Evening at the Moxie unveiled a unique menu of culinary delights designed and prepared by Chef VanDenBerghe especially for this event. Guests enjoyed a leisurely evening of dining and entertainment, a silent auction, and food served by United Way board members.

The Moxie Cafe, located downtown Union, West Virginia, is a quaint, upscale restaurant in a small town location. Owner and Chef Reed VanDenBerghe (1982 graduate of Culinary Institute of America) delights his customers with a moving monthly menu that travels from buffalo steak, organically raised Cornish Hens and fresh goat to edible flowers, home baked breads, and products gathered from the locals. “We serve an eclectic cuisine based on classical methods, keeping it simple and relying on what has stood the test of time.” The dining room, adorned with local artisanship and artifacts from around the world, provides a unique atmosphere that is both “comforting and comfortable”.

Sponsors - Bob & Andi Allen, Bank of Monroe, Naomi & Harvey Cohen,
James C. Justice Companies, Inc., Mark Kilcollin DDS., Greg Johnson, Physicians Quick Care/Dr. Kent Jameson, Bill Shiflet/Nationwide Insurance, Sweet Springs Valley Water Company, Union Pharmacy, The Wine Connection, Wolf Creek Winery

Silent Auction - MeadWestvaco, Britt McJunkin; Robert’s Antiques, Ltd.,
NAPA Auto Parts/Union, Linda Fox, Debbie Dent, Kittle Feed & Supply,
Mike & Sharon Cope, George & Barbara Williams, Johnathan Rice CPA,
and Joan Menard.

• Our Annual Golf Tournament
• 2006-2007 Recognition and Award
• Valley Leaders Reception