Treva Takes on Charitable Causes

, which celebrated its one-year anniversary in December, has become a popular dining and drinking establishment in West Hartford center. Chef-Owner Dorjan Puka is now bringing Treva’s creations outside his establishment into the community by participating in charitable events.

First up is Top Nosh, a food and beverage event benefiting the Yachad Greater Hartford Jewish Community High School. At the event, scheduled for 7 p.m. March 15 at the Chase Gallery in West Hartford, Treva will serve its warm $30 Rooibos Cocktail, which features Blueberry Rooibos Tea along with two premium spirits and a blend of fruits, nuts and spices. The drink was developed by Mike Giardino, Treva’s bar chef. Reservations are required; call 860-236-5611 or e-mail office@yachad.net.

Then on March 17, Treva will provide food for , a fundraiser presented by the Rotary Club of West Hartford to support its charitable causes. This event will also be held at the Mandell Jewish Community Center, and runs from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at , 17 Sedgwick Road or by contacting Kyle Egress at 860-313-7144.

Come spring, Puka will be one of the chefs participating in Flavors of Connecticut 2012, an annual fundraiser for the American Liver Foundation presented by Hartford Hospital. Each chef will prepare a signature five-course gourmet meal tableside, complemented with wine pairings, for a table of twelve guests. The event is scheduled for April 3 from 5:30 to 10 p.m. at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville. For ticket information, contact Lisa Martino at lmartino@liverfoundation.org or call 203-234-2022.

For information on Treva, call 860-232-0407 or go to www.trevact.com.

This information was submitted in a news release.