Justin's Vision Hosts Third Annual Motown Macdown

Mac and Cheese; it’s a dinnertime staple and kid favorite! Now, this delicious dish will help benefit Justin’s Vision, a non-profit organization helping Michigan children with life-threatening illnesses enjoy a carefree vacation experience with their families, at the third annual Motown Macdown. Metro Detroit restaurant chefs will compete for mac and cheese glory. Tickets are now available.Motown Macdown competitors include Beans and Cornbread, Cacao Tree, Dino’s Lounge, Forest Grill, The Mac Shack, Market Basket of Franklin, McShane’s Irish Pub & Whiskey Bar, Rattlesnake Club and Sweet Lorraine’s Fabulous Mac n' Cheez!. Additional participants are expected.
Participating restaurants will compete in one or both mac and cheese categories— Traditional with a Twist and the Specialty category, including gluten-free, veggie or vegan mac and cheese, doubling the cheezy competition categories from last year. The People’s Choice Award will also be given to the mac and cheese crowd favorite. Christy McDonald, Emmy award winning Detroit news anchor and reporter, will emcee the event featuring an all-star line-up of local celebrity judges and entertainment from Detroit R&B band The Infatuations. Chazzano Coffee, Ethel's Edibles, Just Baked, The Panini Press, Peteet's Cheesecake, Sahara Restaurant, Slow Jams and Treat Dreams are supporting the cause by treating guests to their unique menu items and desserts to compliment all the mac and cheese. An exclusive VIP Party, catered by The Melting Pot and hosted by Gnyp from 93.9 The River, will be from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Royal Oak Music Theatre’s upper level. The Motown Macdown will also include a silent auction for guests including signed sports memorabilia, with all proceeds benefiting Justin’s Vision.
Tickets are $35 each and can be purchased by visiting royaloakmusictheatre.com or calling the Royal Oak Music Theatre at 248-399-2980. Early bird tickets are available through October 31 for $25 each. VIP tickets can be purchased for $75 each. Additionally, guests can purchase tickets at the door for $40 each.