Taste of the Nation Chicago at River East Art Center Mon 8/7

Hello LTH,

I'm on the planning committee for this fabulous event and wanted to let you all know about it.

Taste of the Nation - Chicago
Date: Monday, August 7, 2006
Location: River East Arts Center, 435 East Illinois St., Chicago, IL

Honorary Co-Chairs:
David Burke - Chef/Owner of Primehouse
Alpana Singh - Host of Check, Please!

Restaurant Chair: Todd Stein - Executive Chef of mk

Featuring: Tony Abu-Gamin - Master Mixologist

Attire: Business Casual to Urban Cocktail

Main Event 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Tickets $100 ($75.00 is tax deductible)
Purchase tickets at http://www.tasteofthenation.org/site/Ca ... 00a.app14b

The main event features tastings from over 20 of Chicago's hottest restaurants and the world's best wines and spirits. Guests will enjoy interactive tasting sessions with Honorary Co-Chairs David Burke and Alpana Singh, cocktails mixed by the city's most talented mixologists, al fresco dining on the Beefeater outdoor deck, and unique auctioning.

VIP Reception 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tickets $150 ($112.50 is tax deductible)
Purchase tickets at http://www.tasteofthenation.org/site/Ca ... 00a.app14b

A VIP ticket allows admission into Taste of the Nation one hour early, an auction preview and an opportunity to mingle with Chicago's celebrated chefs. Tasting galleries of gourmet delicacies, champagne and creative cocktails mixed by the city's most talented mixologists are open exclusively to VIP guests throughout the night.

So far, the participating restaurants include (updates at http://www.strength.org/chicago/restaurants.htm):

Primehouse
mk
Spring
Blackbird
Nine
Blue Water Grill
HB…a Hearty Boys Spot
Butter
Sola
Copperblue
Landmark
Vermilion
del Toro
11 City Diner
Kendall College
Julius Meinl
Lula Cafe

Dessert:

French Pastry School at City College of Chicago
Sarah's Pastries and Candies
Fox & Obel
Bin 36 (cheese)

It's your chance to savor sophisticated food, spirits and wines from the city's hottest restaurants and bars while fighting to end childhood hunger in Chicago and America. Along with al fresco dining and one-of-a-kind auctioning, you can enjoy a knock-out specialty drink menu featuring an interactive mojito mixing station by internationally recognized mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim.

100% OF THE TICKET PROCEEDS SUPPORT THE EFFORT TO END CHILDHOOD HUNGER IN CHICAGO, ACROSS AMERICA AND ABROAD.

Please let me know if you will be attending! I look forward to seeing you there.

Asami

Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation is the nation's largest and finest culinary benefit supporting the effort to end childhood hunger in America. 100% of the funds raised directly benefit the fight to end hunger right here in Chicago (The Greater Chicago Food Depository, Vital Bridges, Operation Frontline - Chicago).

Please support me at this event and invite as many people as you know to join us!!! Tickets can be purchased at 877.26TASTE or online at https://secure2.convio.net/totn/site/Ti ... 72c1.app7a. Please enter my name as the person who referred you.

Event: Taste of the Nation
Date: Monday, August 7, 2006
Location: River East Arts Center, 435 E Illinois St., Chicago, IL
Attire: Business Casual to Urban Cocktail

VIP Reception: 6pm-7pm, tickets $150 ($112.50 is tax deductible)
Admission inot the event one hour early, auction preview and opportunity to mingle with Chicago's celebrated chefs. Three tasting galleries of gourmet delicacies, fine wine and creative cocktails mixed by the city's most talented mixologists are open exclusively to VIP guests throughout the night.

Main Event: 7pm-10pm, tickets $100 ($75 is tax deductible)
Tastings from over 20 of Chicago's hottest restaurants and the world's best wines and spirits. Guets will enjoy interactive tasting sessions with Honorary Co-Chairs David Burke and Alpana Singh, cocktails mixed by the city's most talented mixologists, al fresco dining, and unique auctioning.

* Meet honorary Co-Chairs David Burke, owner/chef of the Primehouse, and Alpana Singh, host of Check Please!
* A Celebration of the Year of the Cocktail with a vintage cocktail tour presented by the The United Stated Bartenders Guild. Take a taste back in time to the 1800s with a true salute to the cocktail. Try the"Grog," "Moscow Mule" and the "Harpoon!"
* An Interactive mojito mixing station with internationally recognized mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim
* SushiSamba Rio's interactive ceviche table
* Paul Kahan of Blackbird and Shawn McClain of Spring are exclusive VIP chefs.
* GH Mumm Champagne VIP gallery
* Beefeater's Outdoor Martini Deck
* Brewmaster one-on-ones at the Anheuser-Busch booth
* Cognac tasting bar
* Win a chartered cruise on a 50' yacht for a party of 12 for this year's Air and Water Show, private cocktail parties, exclusive dinners and evenings of luxury.
* Dessert Gallery
* Goodie Bags!

Tickets can be purchased at 877.26TASTE or online at
https://secure2.convio.net/totn/site/Ti ... 72c1.app7a.
Please enter Asami as the person who referred you. Feel free to PM me with any questions!