Event Details
Thank you for helping to make our May, 2010 our best event ever! Stay tuned for next year’s detailes coming in early 2011. If you have any questions before then, please contact TasteNewHaven@Gmail.com
2010 Taste of the Nation New Haven
May 19, 2010
5:00 - 9:00 PM - VIP-only admission
6:00 - 9:00 PM - General admission
Yale Commons located in Woolsey Hall
500 College Street
New Haven, CT 06511 (Google Map & Directions)
Tickets
General Admission: $100 at the door / $75 online (sample the best food and beverage New Haven has to offer as you help to end childhood hunger)
VIP Admission: $125 (entrance an hour early, exclusive access to an elite lounge featuring seating, special VIP-room only wines, champagnes, top-shelf beverages and fabulous tastings from celebrated chefs.)
Location & Parking
Woolsey Hall is located at the corner of Grove and College Streets.
Street parking is available.
Free parking as available after 4 PM in Yale parking lots 51, 78, & 78W (see image below).
Special Guests
Judi Barrett, the Nationally renowned children’s author, will be on hand to autograph her popular book Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.
Jacques Pépin, the world renowned host of his acclaimed and popular cooking programs on public television, and prolific author, respected instructor, and gifted artist will be attending as the Honorary Chef Chairman.
Faith Middleton, host of the popular show “The Food Schmooze” on WNPR, will also serve as an Honorary Chair of the event.
Suvir Saran, the creative force behind American Masala and Devi restaurants and author of Indian Home Cooking was most recently named Chairman, Asian Culinary Studies for the CIA’s World Cuisines Council.
Peter Salovey, Yale Provost and professor of Psychology, joins Taste of the Nation New Haven as an Honorary Chair.
Kristen Cusato and Chris Velardi of News Channel 8 will be volunteering their time and talent to emcee the event.
Nicole Zuraitis, your entertainer for the evening, is a jazz and soul singer-songwriter and pianist who has a voice that the Harford Advocate says performs “acrobatic leaps and flips across a sprawling vocal range.” Visit Nicole’s website.
Storm Team 8 Meteorologist Matt Scott will be lending his talents and joining as our auctioneer for the evening.
Grant Recipients (Beneficiaries)
CITYSEED
CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY ACTION
CONNECTICUT FOOD BANK
END HUNGER CT
