With a recipe for success that includes equal parts hard work, good taste, and generosity – combined with a dash of "Divine" intervention – plans are well underway for the ninth annual Divine Delights culinary gala to benefit The Arc of Livingston-Wyoming and Angel Action of Community Action for Wyoming County.

The much anticipated, once-a-year food tasting and entertainment event will take place from 5:30 pm until 8:30 pm Wednesday, August 24 at Breezy Hill Party House, 2875 Merchant Road in Warsaw. Tickets are $25 per person at the door.

This year’s Divine Delights is expected to bring together approximately 350 community members to sample fabulous dishes from more than 20 of the area’s top restaurants in a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. All dishes are donated from local restaurants, and the event is underwritten by local business. Divine Delights 2011 is proudly presented by gold sponsor Five Star Bank, with additional backing from M&T Bank.

Participating restaurants, caterers, and wineries include:

• Amber Lantern (Warsaw)
• Arbor Hill Winery (Naples)
• Breezy Hill Party House (Warsaw)
• Byrncliff Resort and Conference Center (Varysburg)
• Cabot Creamery (Montpelier, VT)
• Canaan’s Butcher Block (Perry)
• Decisions (Silver Springs)
• Deer Run Winery (Geneseo)
• DiMartino’s Restaurant and Pizzeria (Warsaw)
• F.X. Matt Brewing Company (Utica)
• Glen Iris (Castile)
• Hole in the Wall (Perry)
• Leroy Country Club (Leroy)
• Lodge at Hidden Valley Animal Adventure (Varysburg)
• Lorraine’s Place (Castile)
• Rancher’s Choice (Warsaw)
• Tasty Temptations (Varysburg)
• Terry Hills Country Club (Batavia)
• Tim Hortons (Warsaw)
• Valley Inn (Warsaw)
• Wedding Cakes by Mary Nevinger (Warsaw)
• Wegmans (Geneseo)
• Yard of Ale (Piffard)
• Yummies (Warsaw)

Since its inception, all proceeds from Divine Delights have benefited The Arc of Livingston-Wyoming and Angel Action. The Arc is dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities and their families in creating and maintaining independent lives in the community. Angel Action is a volunteer program of Community Action for Wyoming County that focuses on helping area families who do not qualify for assistance through the normal service arena, and providing help where it is otherwise unavailable for a particular need.

Even before the first delicious dish is served, this year’s Divine Delights event has garnered more than $5,000 in financial support to benefit the programs and services of both not-for-profit organizations. This generous up-front support also allows the Divine Delights steering committee to make this year’s Divine Delights the most gala edition yet. The event will include several auctions and drawings for valuable items purchased or donated from leading area businesses.