New Albany, Ohio November 9, 2008-

The 13th Annual St. Stephens Community House Gingerbread Tea and Fashion Show was held in November at Tartan East. St. Stephens Community House assists residents of the Greater Linden area of Columbus to maximize their potential through programs and services such as employment, social development, community organization, education and child care.

The Annual Gingerbread Tea is one of their largest fundraisers. Numerous local bakeries and Executive Chefs participated in the gingerbread house competition, most notably Tartan East's own Executive Chef Rob Harrison. Chef Rob's inaugural attempt at a gingerbread house fetched $5,000 for the charity.

A preview cocktail party was held Friday evening, followed by the main event Gingerbread Tea Fashion Show on Sunday where over 200 guests enjoyed high tea and finger sandwiches in the elegant ballroom in the Tartan East Event Center.