May 9, 2015 – Easton, PA

As their competition season ended, the Valley Elite All Stars held its Night of Champions on Friday May 8, 2015 celebrating the best of the Lehigh Valley. Bringing together bakeries, restaurants and their own championship teams, the evening proved to be a fun and exciting way to cap off their year. With celebrity judges and local business leaders in attendance, the crowd enjoyed networking opportunities along with the festivities.

“The Night of Champions exceeded our expectations and represented the passion and drive that makes Lehigh Valley a great place for all businesses” Tracy Baker, owner Valley Elite All Stars. Ms. Baker continued to say “We look forward to our upcoming 2015-2016 knowing we have the support of so many successful business owners.”

Guests enjoyed selections from restaurants throughout the area with a wide variety of cuisine to choose from.  With everything from Sushi to Sandwiches and Pulled Pork to Chicken Francais, diners helped themselves to the offerings of local chefs’ best dishes.

After enjoying their meals and taking part in networking activities, the guests were wowed by the performances of Valley Elite All Stars four National Teams.  The teams are made up of youth athletes ages 8 – 18 and skill levels from beginner level 1 up to level 5. These teams traveled to Connecticut, Baltimore and Las Vegas as well as local competitions in Toms River, NJ earning several National Championship titles along the way.

Following the performances of the championship teams, the time came to crown the winner of the 2015 Cupcake Challenge. The judges had a difficult time with the talented cupcake bakers that presented their best creations. After deliberation, the judges crowned ‘Ravello’s’ as the 2015 Cupcake Champion.

This Night of Champions was an evening to remember with Systematic Sounds providing musical entertainment as the Champions of Cupcakes, Food and Athletics were celebrated. Local businesses can look forward to more networking events hosted by Valley Elite All Stars in the near future.

As the team gets ready to start training for the upcoming season, they will be looking forward to next years Night of Champions to celebrate once again.

For information about Valley Elite All Stars, please contact Tracy Baker at 610-829-2111 ;  info@valleyeliteallstars.com or visit their website – http://www.valleyeliteallstars.com/.

Photo Credit: Bob Ackerman

1)     2015 Cupcake Challenge Winner – Ravello’s

2)     Gym owner Tracy Baker with Scott Frey, owner of Frey Smiles

3)     Valley Elite Team Big Red

4)     Fans getting excited for Valley Elite team performances

Valley Elite All Stars appreciates the contributions provided by the following participants:

RESTAURANTS:

1)        Dickey’s Barbecue, Forks, PA – baked beans & Pulled Pork https://www.dickeys.com/

2)        V&G, Forks, PA – Penne Vodka

3)        Delorenzo’s Restaurant, Forks, PA – Chicken Francais & Sicilian Pizza http://www.delorenzosrestaurant.com/

4)        Ruggiero’s Market, Roseto, PA – Sausage http://www.ruggierosmarket.com/

5)        Stack’s Steaks and Hoagies, Forks, PA – Sandwiches http://www.stackssteakhoagies.com/

6)        Olive Garden, Easton, PA – Spaghetti with Meat Sauce http://www.olivegarden.com/

7)        Sogo, Easton, PA – Sushi http://www.sogoeaston.com/

8)        Marianna’s, Phillipsburg, NJ – grilled vegetables mariannasbanquetcenter.com

9)        Sweets Grill & More, Allentown Farmers Market, Allentown, PA – Rice & beans

10)      Plum House, Easton, PA – Vegetable Fried Rice

CUPCAKE CHALLENGE:

1)        Ravello’s Easton, PA http://www.ravellorestaurant.com/

2)        Amish Village Bake Shop, Allentown Farmers Market, Allentown, PA

3)        K’s Kustom Kake’s and more, Nazareth, PA yotter3@yahoo.com

4)        Hartman Designs, Northampton, PA facebook “Hartman Designs”

JUDGES:

1)        Joe DeFranco – Owner of JDeFranco and Daughters Catering and Deli, Author of “Growing up in the Butcher Shop”  www.jdefrancoanddaughters.com                                                                                                   http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/food/index.ssf/2014/03/growing_up_in_the_butcher_shop.html

2)  Janine Donate – Warden, Lehigh County Jail

3)  Julia Wilkins – Miss PA Contestant

SPONSOR’S:

1)        Sugar Babe Cupcakes, Bethlehem, PA – Gift Card http://www.sugarbabecupcakes.com/

2)        Al’s Pretzel’s and Snacks, Allentown Farmers Market, Allentown, PA – Table Snacks

3)        Lehigh Valley Faces, Dance Craze Tickets http://www.lehighvalleyfaces.com/