29-05-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Silks restaurant's 30th anniversary bash raises $1.7K for Red Roof
Silks Country Kitchen turned its 30th anniversary into a party on Monday, serving up free food, drinks and prize draws — while rallying the community to raise more than $1,700 for Red Roof Retreat.
Guests at the anniversary open house were asked to donate to Red Roof in lieu of a cover charge and 100 per cent of it went directly to the local non-profit, which provides programs and support for individuals with special needs and their families.
Jennifer Phelan, one of the sibling owners of Silks alongside Joel Dempsey, said the celebration drew an estimated 200 to 250 people throughout the evening.
She said the turnout was great.
'Amazing, actually,' said Phelan. 'There were so many people.'
Upon arrival, guests were greeted with live music, complimentary food, three free drink tickets and a free entry into door prize draws, which featured gift cards, tastings at Niagara Oast House Brewers, IceDogs tickets and more.
A separate raffle featured bigger-ticket prizes like Toronto Blue Jays tickets, a signed Wendell Clark jersey and other items, with tickets sold for $10 each. Extra drink tickets were also for sale at three for $10.
'All that went to Red Roof,' Phelan said.
Phelan and Dempsey were on site to welcome guests and reflect on 30 years of Silks in the community.
Phelan said Silks intends to keep going strong: 'We're not going anywhere anytime soon.'
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