THE FOOD AND COMPANY OF THE COUNTRY’S TOP CHEFS. THE THRILL OF AN AUCTION OF TRULY COVETOUS ITEMS. ALL ON ONE EVENING, AND ALL TO BENEFIT OUR WORK TO END CHILDHOOD HUNGER.
Share Our Strength’s A Tasteful Pursuit presented by Lexus is hotter than ever! Now in its fifth year, the dinner series is making stops in the nation’s top culinary destinations. Attendees enjoy the company of culinary icons and award-winning chefs like
and many others, indulge in unparalleled cuisine and bid on fabulous auction items—all to help end childhood hunger in America.
Proceeds from the dinners benefit Share Our Strength. The dinner series has raised more than $1 million for the organization, and helped raise awareness of childhood hunger around the country.
You won’t want to miss these incredible dining experiences. Reserve your seat today. Click on a city below to see the details about the event.
| Date |
City |
Restaurant |
| January 28th |
Palm Beach, FL |
Café Boulud at the Brazilian Court Hotel |
Café Boulud at the Brazilian Court Hotel
301 Australian Avenue
Palm Beach, Florida
Auction 6:00 pm - Reception & Silent
7:00 pm - Dinner
$300 Per Person (75% is tax-deductible)
Host Chefs
Daniel Boulud, Zach Bell & Jennifer Reed
Café Boulud at the Brazilian Court Hotel
Guest Chefs
Michelle Bernstein, Michy’s, Miami, FL
Bradford
Thompson, James Beard Winner, Formerly of Mary Elaine’s The
Phoenician, Scottsdale, AZ
Michael Ginor, Hudson Valley Foie Gras, Ferndale, NY
Stephen Asprinio, Bravo’s Top Chef and Forté D’Asprinio, Palm Beach, FL
Christopher Eagle, Cielo By Angela Hartnett, Boca Raton Resort and Club, FL
The wine portion of the event will be led by Sommelier Jenny Benzie of Café Boulud and Master
Sommelier Virginia Philip of The Breakers Palm
Beach
Event is Sold Out!
We’re sorry, but tickets for this event are sold out. If you are still interested in sponsorship opportunities or have any questions, please contact us for details.
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| February 28th |
Seattle, WA |
The Herbfarm |
The Herbfarm
14590 NE 145th Street
Woodinville, WA
6:00 pm Cocktail Reception followed by a Six-Course Seated Dinner
$375 per person
Join Larry Stone - America’s most famous sommelier - for an intimate gathering in The Herbfarm’s private dining room. Get to know Larry “up close and personal” as he regales you with stories and answers your questions during the gala evening. Dining with Mr. Stone (“Larry” to you) is limited to just a dozen people in parties of one or two. Don’t miss this rare opportunity. Reserve your place with Larry today.
HOSTS
Ron Zimmerman, Carrie Van Dyck and Executive Chef Keith Luce, The Herbfarm
GUEST CHEFS
Jerry Traunfeld, formerly of The Herbfarm, soon to be of Poppy, Seattle, WA
Matt Dillon, Sitka and Spruce, Seattle, WA
Celina Tio, The American Restaurant, Kansas City, MO
Roberto Donna, Bebo Trattoria and Galileo, Washington, DC
Special Guest Larry Stone, Master Sommelier; two-time recipient of the James Beard Award for Outstanding Wine Service.
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| March 30th |
Kansas City, MO |
The American Restaurant |
The American Restaurant
25th and Grand
Kansas City, MO
6:00 pm to 9:00 p.m. - Enjoy tastings from all the evening’s chefs in a dine around atmosphere.
“Denim Preferred.”
HOSTS
Celina Tio, The American Restaurant
GUEST CHEFS
- Anthony Brennan, Jr., Sous Chef, The American Restaurant, Kansas City, MO
- Matt Gennuso, Chez Pascal, Providence, RI
- Ted Habiger, Room 39, Kansas City, MO
- Jennifer Maloney, Café Sebastienne, Kansas City, MO
- Jonatan Nuñez, Sous Chef, The American Restaurant, Kansas City, MO
- Alex Pope, Jr. Sous Chef, The American Restaurant, Kansas City, MO
- Tai Kim, Scoop’s, Los Angeles, CA
- Ken Vedrinski, Sienna, Daniel Island, SC
- Nick Wesemann, Pastry Chef, The American Restaurant, Kansas City, MO
- Don Yamauchi, Forté Restaurant, Detroit, MI
Wine and beer will be provided by: Major Brands, Pinnacle, A. Bommarito, Boulevard Brewery and Glazier’s.
Guest chefs’ accommodations generously provided by the Westin Crown Center, Kansas City. |
| April 28th |
New York, NY |
Artisanal Fromagerie, Bistro and Wine Bar |
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See what you missed. Click here to see pictures from the 2008 dinner.
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| May 15th |
Washington, DC |
Charlie Palmer Steak House |
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See what you missed. Click here to see pictures from the 2008 dinner.
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| June 1st |
Nashville, TN |
The Hermitage Hotel |
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See what you missed. Click here to see pictures from the 2008 dinner.
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| July 27th |
Cleveland, OH |
Lola Bistro |
Lola Bistro
2058 E. 4th Street
Cleveland OH
Sunday, July 27, 2008
$250 Per Person
We’re SOLD OUT! Thank you to everyone who bought tickets!
Cocktail Reception at 5:00 p.m.
8-course Dinner with Wine Pairings at 6:00 p.m.
Host Chef Michael Symon and Pastry Chef Cory Barrett will be joined by these guest chefs in preparing a memorable eight-course dinner paired with exquisite wines:
Michelle Bernstein, Michy’s, Miami
Karen DeMasco, Craft, New York
Traci Des Jardins, Jardiniere, San Francisco
April Bloomfield, The Spotted Pig, New York
Koren Grieveson, Avec, Chicago
Anita Lo, Annisa, New York
Karen Small, Flying Fig, Cleveland
Celina Tio, The American Restaurant, Kansas City, MO
Guests will have an opportunity to bid in both live and silent auctions.
Host/Auctioneer: Billy Harris
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| August 4th |
Detroit, MI |
Tribute Restaurant |
Tribute Restaurant
31425 West Twelve Mile Road
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Monday, August 4, 2008
Cocktail Reception at 6:00 p.m.
7-course Dinner with Wine Pairings at 7:00 p.m.
$150 Per Person
Seating is limited.
CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS or call
248.848.9393
Host Chef Rich Travis will be joined by these guest chefs in preparing a memorable seven-course dinner paired with exquisite wines:
Steve Allen, Steve & Rocky’s, Novi, MI
Brian Polcyn, Five Lakes Grill, Milford, MI
Chuck “Rocky” Rachwitz, Steve & Rocky’s, Novi, MI
Greg Stroker, Pastry Chef, Tribute Restaurant
Bradford Thompson, Lever House, New York, NY
Don Yamauchi, Forté Restaurant, Detroit, MI
Honored Guest
Chef Milos Cihelka
A special tribute to the first certified Master Chef in Michigan
Special Guest
Tony Abou-Ganim, The Modern Mixologist, Bar Milano, New York, NY
Host/Auctioneer
Billy Harris
Guests will have an opportunity to bid in both live and silent auctions.
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| August 24th |
Dallas, TX |
Stephan Pyles |
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Event details are not yet available. Register today to be notified when A Tasteful Pursuit event is coming to your area. |
| September 22nd |
Boston, MA |
The Exchange Center |
The Exchange Conference Center
Boston Fish Pier
212 Northern Avenue
Boston, MA 02210
6:00 pm - Cocktail Reception hosted by
7:00 pm - Multi-course Seated Dinner with Exquisite Wine Pairings
Table Host opportunities begin at $6,000.
Individual tickets are available upon request.
Make Your Reservations
For more information, reservations or table host opportunities, please call Andrea Agalloco at 202-478-6528.
HOST CHEF
Richard Vellante, Legal Sea Foods
GUEST CHEFS
Jody Adams, Rialto
Gordon Hamersley, Hamersley’s Bistro
Andy Husbands, Tremont 647 and Sister Sorel
Don Yamauchi, Forté Restaurant, Detroit, MI
Melissa Kelly, Primo, Rockland, ME
Desserts presented by Boston’s finest pastry chefs.
Wines selected and Presented by Sandy Block, Master of Wine, Vice President of Beverage Operations, Legal Sea Foods, Inc.
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| November |
Chicago, IL |
Kendall College Dining Room
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Event details are not yet available. Register today to be notified when A Tasteful Pursuit event is coming to your area. |