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In June of 1985, twelve devotees of James Beard came together to celebrate his life and love of cooking, all for the benefit of Citymeals-on-Wheels, the organization he co-founded with Gael Greene to nourish homebound elderly New Yorkers. As Gael remembers, “The first ”American Chefs and Winemakers’ al fresco feast was planned to celebrate Jim’s 82nd birthday. When he passed away a few months prior to the event, the gala salute to America’s harvest and American talent became our tribute to him.”
June 13th, Rockefeller Center will sparkle as top chefs from around the world transport you out of their restaurants and into their homes as they share the family recipes that inspire them. Generations of chefs will unite to celebrate family — the parents and grandparents that inspired tehir cooking; the spouses, siblings and children with whom they now share kitchens; and the meals they enjoy at home. Secrets will be relvealed as favorite family recipes are prepared in an unforgettable feast. Chefs including Daniel Boulud, Tom Colicchio, Larry & Marc Forgione, Zarela Martinez & Aaron Sanchez, Charlie Palmer, Claude & Thomas Troisgros, Jean-Georges & Cedric Vongerichten and Joanthan Waxman will cook their at-home favorites as our guests stroll the gardens and esplanades, feasting and dancing until midnight.
The celebration will extend far beyond the streets of midtown, into the homes of thousands of elderly New Yorkers who rely on Citymeals-on-Wheels for their lifeline of food and companionship. Over the years the event has raised more than $15 million, delivering hundreds of thousands of meals to our city’s invisible neighbors. Let the celebration begin.
Grand Host
Nick Valenti / Patina Restaurant Group
Honorary Co-Chair/Emcee
Sandra Lee, Editor-in-Chief, Semi-Homemade Magazine; New York Times Bestselling author and Food Network celebrity
Co-Chairs
Ninah & Michael Lynne, Unique Features/Board, Citymeals-on-Wheels
Laura & John Pomerantz, JJP Advisory LLC/Board, Citymeals-on-Wheels
Randi & Dennis Riese, Riese Restaurants/Board, Citymeals-on-Wheels
Designer
David Rockwell, Rockwell Group
Spirits Chair
Audrey Saunders, The Pegu Club
Wine Chairman
Daniel Johnnes, Dinex/Daniel Johnnes Selections
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