Taste of Sunrise Comes to Studio City

The will be sharing delicacies from the Sunrise Signature Dining Program with the local public—and there's one

Sunrise Senior Living will host a plethora of food and dining events May 20 to May 26 in nearly 300 of its communities. (The local one is on the 26th, see details below.)

Entitled Taste of Sunrise, these communities invite the public to learn more about Sunrise’s unparalleled dining experience and nutritional expertise, all while enjoying delicious home-made dishes. Event attendees will also receive a complimentary copy of Sunrise’s second annual Recipes from the Heart cookbook. 

“Providing superior dining options and service is a priority at Sunrise,” said Laura McDuffie, head of Operations at Sunrise. “Our culinary team talks regularly with residents to get their feedback on our dining program, engaging them in menu planning to make certain they feel at home in our communities. We look forward to sharing our expertise and raising awareness of the importance of creating senior-friendly meals during these events.” 

Taste of Sunrise events will celebrate Sunrise community chefs and highlight residents’ favorites and regional fare through a variety of offerings, including community brunches, picnics, cooking demonstrations, farmers markets, dueling chef competitions, informational sessions and more. The Taste of Sunrise campaign also features the release of the second annualRecipes from the Heart cookbook, which includes original recipes from Sunrise chefs and residents.

In addition, Sunrise launched Senior EatsTM, a food blog that can be found at www.SunriseSeniorEats.com and serves as an innovative resource for senior-friendly recipes and food news. “At Sunrise we pride ourselves on serving fresh, delicious and nutritious home-cooked meals and fostering social interaction in our restaurant-style dining rooms,” said Tim Whelan, vice president of Dining Services for Sunrise. “Taste of Sunrise is all about celebrating good food, family and friends in our communities.” 

To find Taste of Sunrise events at a community near you, visit http://www.sunriseseniorliving.com/Taste. 

About Sunrise Senior Living Sunrise Senior Living, a McLean, Va.-based company, employs approximately 31,600 people. As of March 31, 2012, Sunrise operated 308 communities located in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, with a unit capacity of approximately 30,300 units. Sunrise offers a full range of personalized senior living services, including independent living, assisted living, care for individuals with Alzheimer's and other forms of memory loss, as well as nursing and rehabilitative services. Sunrise's senior living services are delivered by staff trained to encourage the independence, preserve the dignity, enable freedom of choice and protect the privacy of residents.

To learn more about Sunrise, please visit http://www.sunriseseniorliving.com.

The local information:



4610 Coldwater Canyon Avenue

May 26 from 2-4pm

The community will host an outdoor barbecue, which will feature the new Sunrise Signature Burger and other barbecue favorites. Visitors will be able to mingle with residents and staff, including the community chef.