Chowing down for Clearbrook

The Arlington Toyota-Scion dealership in Palatine turned its showroom over to a fundraiser for Clearbrook Tuesday evening — the seventh year it has supported the organization in this manner.

Guests enjoyed the food of 22 area restaurants, knife skills demonstrations by Chef Lucio Davila from Cook, Cork & Fork cooking school, a silent auction, cake walk raffles and games.

Among the restaurants taking part were: Brazil Express Churrasco Grill; BlackFinn; American Grille; Copper Fiddle Distillery; Gianni's Café; Head's Red BBQ; Level 257; Lou Malnati's; Maggiano's; Mago Grill & Cantina; Miss Dottie's Pound Cake; On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina; Organo Gold; Pear Tree Catering; Pinstripes; Pure Juice Café; The Ram Restaurant & Brewery; Seasons 52; Something's Cooking Catering; Spice Grill Authentic Indian Cuisine; Sweet T's Bakery & Cake Studio and TTOWA Korean Bistro.