In anticipation of the US Open, BNP Paribas hosted its 11th annual "Taste of Tennis" event at the W New York Hotel.  This star-studded evening, benefiting the New York Junior Tennis League, drew various celebrities encompassing every industry, from the tennis court to the kitchen.

I had the esteemed honor of receiving a media pass to the event, which granted me front-row access to the red, or should I say green, carpet.  Below, please enjoy some of my favorite snapshots from the evening.

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Until we eat again,

Lindsay, The Lunch Belle

BNP Paribas Taste of Tennis 2010: model, dressed in tennis garb, greets guestsBNP Paribas Taste of Tennis 2010: close-up of the step-and-repeatBNP Paribas Taste of Tennis 2010: first-time event participant and Tao's executive chef, John Villa, served a dish at the event that is brand new on the restaurant's menu: Chilled Vegetable Lo Mein Salad.

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BNP Paribas Taste of Tennis 2010: first-time event participant and Brother Jimmy's chef, Eva Pesantez, served Southern favorite, shrimp n' grits, at the event. Chef Pesantez shares The Lunch Belle's - and Snookie's - love for fried pickles.

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BNP Paribas Taste of Tennis 2010: Chef Sue Torres

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BNP Paribas Taste of Tennis 2010: the evening's emcee and tennis great, Justin Gimelstob

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BNP Paribas Taste of Tennis 2010: tennis star, Kim Clijsters

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BNP Paribas Taste of Tennis 2010: celebrity chef (and former wife of Billy Joel), Katie Lee! BNP Paribas Taste of Tennis 2010: celebrity chef (and former wife of Billy Joel), Katie Lee!

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BNP Paribas Taste of Tennis 2010: everyone's favorite couple from "The Real Housewives of NYC," Alex McCord & Simon Van KempenBNP Paribas Taste of Tennis 2010: Alex McCord, of "The Real Housewives of NYC," gets interviewed by Extra TV

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BNP Paribas Taste of Tennis 2010: "Top Chef Masters" host, Kelly Choi

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BNP Paribas Taste of Tennis 2010: singer, John Legend

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BNP Paribas Taste of Tennis 2010: famous tennis star, Andy Roddick!BNP Paribas Taste of Tennis 2010:an alternate side-shot of Andy Roddick. Sorry, I just couldn't help myself!

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