Gordon Drysdale, award-winning chef and restaurateur, built his profile with Gordon's House of Fine Eats in San Francisco,

He then grew his talents with Pizza Antica, Sweetwater Music Hall and Scoma's at Fisherman's Wharf.

His focus always has been on recipes that showcase fresh and local ingredients, like sustainable fish, farmer's market produce and the North Bay's artisan producers.

Now part of a local restaurant management group, Chef Gordon returns to Fresh Starts Chef Events to share his expertise with a menu for the peak of summer.

All proceeds from this event will benefit shelter and job-training programs at Homeward Bound of Marin.