Tom Colicchio is hosting a party...and you're invited!
Dear readers,
Please join me for one of my favorite events: Children of Bellevue's 16th Annual "Toast to the Children." Hosted by celebrity chef, Tom Colicchio, you can expect a star-studded evening filled with fabulous food and wine.
Where:
Riverpark, 450 E. 29th Street (at 1st Avenue)
When:
Tuesday, April 24th. 6:30pm start time for VIP / 7:30pm for general admission. Event closes at 10pm.
Why:
This annual gala, which raises vital funding for the pediatric programs at Bellevue Hospital, is one of New York City’s premier food and wine tasting events. Tickets are $500 for VIP/Patron (includes admission to a VIP reception and access to an exclusive area showcasing passed hors d’oeuvres + champagne), and $275 for general admission. A generous portion of the ticket price is tax-deductible; all proceeds go directly to the pediatric programs that serve the children and families at Bellevue Hospital Center.
Tickets:
click here to purchase online! $500 for VIP / $275 for general admission
Details:
More than 450 guests will get to taste signature dishes from some of New York’s finest restaurants - sample wines from around the world - and mingle with celebrity chefs and fellow foodies...including fan favorites from Top Chef and Top Chef: Just Desserts!
This year’s list of participating restaurants includes: Barbuto, Blue Smoke, Colicchio & Sons, Craft, Craftbar, Frankies 457 Spuntino, Hearth, Jacques Torres Chocolate, Lincoln Ristorante, Monkey Bar, Pearl Oyster Bar, Perilla, Rappahannock River Oysters, Riverpark, Saxon + Parole, South Gate, and The Hurricane Club. Wines will be chosen by sommelier and James Beard Award nominee, Paul Grieco (co-owner and sommelier of Hearth and Terroir). ZYR vodka will be serving special cocktails, and coffee will be provided by Stumptown.
2012's “Toast to the Children” honorees:
TODAY Show's co-anchor, Al Roker, and senior producer, Jaclyn Levin, for “Al’s Book Club for Kids”
Marcus Samuelsson, for his contributions to the culinary world and his philanthropic endeavors.
Thanks, in advance, for your support! I hope to see you on Tuesday, April 24th!
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Until we eat again,
Lindsay, The Lunch Belle