On Oct. 23 at 6:30 PM, the enCourage Kids Foundation is hosting their 3rd annual Serving Up Smiles Tasting Event at CURRENT at Chelsea Piers located at Pier 59 18th Street & Hudson River. The night will feature tastings, wine and spirits, a silent auction and music by Live Wire Entertainment. Proceeds from this event will help kids facing health challenges to be carefree kids by creating environments and experiences that help them through each step of their medical journey.

 “We are incredibly excited and appreciative to have the enthusiasm of these amazing chefs and restaurants who are supportive of our mission. We’re looking forward to a successful evening,” says Michele Hall-Duncan, Executive Director, enCourage Kids Foundation.

 

Guests can mix and mingle with the city’s hottest chefs and sample signature dishes, delectable cocktails and delicious beverages from an elite roster of restaurants and beverage sponsors.

 

Participating restaurants include:

Butter – Chef Michael Jenkins

Benjamin Steakhouse Prime – Chef Arturo McLeod

Coarse – Chef Vincent Chirico

Delicatessen – Chef Michael Ferraro

Fairway – Chef Vincent Olivieri

Institute of Culinary Education – Chef David Waltuck

Mastro’s Steakhouse – Chef Dusmane Tandia

Megu – Chef Frances Tariga

Robert – Chef Gonzalo Colin

Tao Group – Chef Ralph Scamardella

Arcade Bakery – Baker & Owner Roger Gural

Bryant Park Grill – Pastry Chef Anne-Marie Noonan

Insomnia Cookies

Melt Bakery – Pastry Chef & Owner Julian Plyter

Roni-Sue’s Chocolates – Chocolatier Rhonda  Roni-Sue
 

For tickets and more info, please visit www.501auctions.com/servingupsmile