07/31/2026
We are incredibly honored and humbled to present our final silent auction item, a generous gift donated by Chef Rick Cassidy and Samantha Cassidy, as they prepare for the opening of Margie in downtown Danville. The winning bidder will be one of the first to experience Margie in an exclusive, intimate setting when it opens this fall.
Chef Rick Cassidy brings more than two decades of culinary experience, including leadership roles with Walt Disney World and Hilton Hotels, along with experience in Michelin-recognized and James Beard–recognized restaurants. He is also the founder of Noodlecraft, a Kentucky-based fresh pasta business known for handcrafted pasta, sauces, private dinners, classes, and locally sourced ingredients.
Chef Rick’s newest venture, Margie, is a neighborhood restaurant and retail market opening in downtown Danville. Inspired by family, tradition, and the comfort of gathering around the table, Margie will feature scratch-made food, fresh pasta produced in-house, seasonal Kentucky ingredients, thoughtful service, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
This auction experience includes a private, hands-on pasta class followed by dinner prepared by Chef Rick for up to ten people. Guests will learn the techniques behind making fresh pasta from scratch, then sit down together to enjoy a meal centered around the pasta they helped create. It is designed to be relaxed, personal, and memorable—part cooking class, part private dinner, and entirely focused on great food and hospitality.
Thank you, Chef Rick and Samantha, for trusting us to offer this incredible experience!