Tom Colicchio has this season's hautest "Toast." Want a bite?
**Tickets on sale now for this season's MOST FABULOUS "Toast!"
What:
Children of Bellevue’s 15th Annual “Toast to the Children” gala is one of New York City’s premier food and wine tasting events. Hosted by by Top Chef’s Tom Colicchio, this special evening raises vital funds for pediatric programs at Bellevue Hospital Center.
Where:
Riverpark, 450 E. 29th Street at First Avenue
When:
Tuesday, May 10 from 7:30 – 10:00 PM
Ticket Information:
A 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.
$250 - General
$450 - Patron: admission to VIP reception and special area, showcasing exclusive restaurants and wineries.
Honorees for this year’s event:
Gail Simmons: Food & Wine’s Editor-at-Large, host of Bravo’s Top Chef: Just Desserts, and judge on Bravo’s Emmy Award-winning Top Chef
David Wiesner: Caldecott Award-winning author and illustrator, and The Phoenix Foundation.
Details:
At this festive evening with more than 400 people in attendance, guests will sample signature dishes from some of New York’s finest restaurants, taste wines from around the world, and enjoy the opulence of Riverpark as they mingle with celebrity chefs and fellow foodies.
This year’s list of participating restaurants includes: Barbuto, Blue Smoke, Colicchio & Sons, craftbar, Frankies, Hearth, Henry’s, Jacques Torres, Lincoln Ristorante, Pearl Oyster Bar, Park Avenue, Perilla, Porterhouse New York, Public, Riverpark, and Yerba Buena.
Wines will be chosen by sommelier and James Beard Award nominee, Paul Greico (co-owner and sommelier of Hearth and Terroir). Children of Bellevue is also very pleased to announce that The Andra Group, Bravo!, Champion, Food & Wine, La Cucina Italiana, MetroPlus, The Phoenix Partners Foundation, Royalty Pharma, TastingTable.com, and Torreya Partners are official sponsors of this year’s “Toast to the Children." An added treat? Special appearances by former Top Chef and Top Chef: Just Desserts “cheftestants,” Ash Fulk, Ashley Merriman, Zac Young, and Eric Wolitzky.
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Until we eat again,
Lindsay, The Lunch Belle