United Cerebral Palsy’s annual ‘Wing Ding’ coming Thursday – STLtoday.com

In the world of drums and flats, there is no bigger bird show in STL thanUnited Cerebral Palsy Heartland's annual "Wing-Ding" fundraiser.

This year, the seventh annual meet and treat, will be from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Greensfelder Arena in Queeny Park.

Eleven STL restaurants will compete in three categories: traditional, specialty and dry-rubbed. There also will be a best-of-show award.

Along with yours truly, our fair burg's top daily newspaper will send Go! Magazine editor Gabe Hartwig and food writerDan Neman.

A flock of radio jocks have signed up for the good cause (and free food):Trish "Vogue" Gazall and Greg Hewitt of KEZK-FM 102.5; John Carney, Jon Grayson and Marc Lillibridge of KTRS-AM 550; Howard Balzer of KXFN-AM 1380; Staci Static of WFUN-FM 95.5; and Scott Rizzuto and Tony Patrico of KPNT-FM 105.7.

But wait, there's more.Steve Harris of KMOV (Channel 4);St. Louis Magazine dining editor George Mahe; andDee Ryan of Sauce magazine also will be on hand with other celebrity judges.

Contestant are: Barristers; EdgeWild Bistro & Tap; Hot Shots Sports Bar & Grill; Smugalas Pizza Pub; St. Louis Wing Co.; Sugarfire Smokehouse; The Slider House; Three Kings Public House; Truemans Soulard Sports Bar; Walnut Grill; and the Wheelhouse-Downtown.

Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 on the day of the event. A VIP ticket is $50. For tickets or information, call 636-799-2299 or go to thecharity's website.

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