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Rumble at the Rock:
NY vs.CA Chef Showdown
Chefs From New York & California Vie For Bragging Rights
To benefit Citymeals-on-Wheels
WHAT: Legendary chefs will gather on Monday, June 10, 2013
for the most delicious turf war of all time – “Rumble at the
Rock: NY vs. CA Chef Showdown,” the 28th Annual Chefs’
Tribute to Citymeals-on-Wheels. Renowned chefs from New York
and California will unite – and compete – at this highly
anticipated culinary event. The chefs will prepare
mouth-watering dishes at tasting stations throughout the
Rockefeller Center Plaza to prove, once and for all, “which
coast has the most.” The event will raise funds to support
the preparation and delivery of nutritious meals,
hand-delivered to frail, homebound elderly New Yorkers.
Participating chefs to-date include:
New York Chefs:
Jarett Appell, Stella 34 Trattoria
Jonathan Benno & Richard Capizzi, Lincoln
Ristorante
Matteo Bergamini, SD26
Daniel Boulud, DANIEL
Juan Branez & Antonio Prontelli, Cucina&
Co./Rock Center Café
Franck Deletrain, Brasserie 8 1/2
Chris DeLuna, La Fonda del Sol
Marc Forgione, Marc Forgione
Yuhi Fujinaga & Michael Gabriel, The Sea Grill
Craig Koketsu, Quality Italian
Nobu Matsuhisa, Nobu
Jeremy McMillan, Bedford Post Inn
Charlie Palmer, Aureole
Alfred Portale, Gotham Bar and Grill
Lauren Resler & Alex Stupak, Empellón
Cocina
Bill Telepan, Telepan
Christina Tosi, Momofuku Milk Bar
Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Jean Georges
California Chefs:
Stuart Brioza & Nicole Krasinski, State Bird
Provisions
Scott Conant, Scarpetta
Celestino Drago, Enoteca Drago
Larry Forgione, Conservatory for American Food
Studies
Jason Fox, Commonwealth
Casey Lane, The Tasting Kitchen
Thomas McNaughton, flour + water
Michael Mina, MICHAEL MINA
Dahlia Narvaez & Nancy Silverton, Mozza
Melissa Perello, Frances
Sarah and Evan Rich, RICH TABLE
Joachim Splichal, Patina
Michael Tusk, Quince
Michael Voltaggio, Ink
Sang Yoon, Lukshon/Father's Office
During “Rumble at the Rock,” Rockefeller Center will be
transformed by renowned architect David Rockwell. More than
1,000 business leaders, gourmet enthusiasts, food industry
trendsetters, socialites, young professionals, chefs and
restaurateurs will be in attendance for live music, dancing,
and spectacular cuisine.
Nick Valenti, CEO of Patina Restaurant Group, will be the
evening’s Grand Host. The event is chaired by Ninah &
Michael Lynne; Laura & John Pomerantz; Randi & Dennis Riese;
and Lizzie & Jonathan Tisch. With the help of Beverage
Chairs Audrey Saunders (Owner, The Pegu Club) and Daniel
Johnnes (Wine Director, The Dinex Group), the event will
also feature signature cocktails from top spirit sponsors
and stellar wines from notable wineries.
Official sponsors of Citymeals-on-Wheels are American
Airlines and FIJI Water. Other sponsors to-date include:
ARC, Bedell Cellars, Bernardaud, Gotham Magazine, Lexus, The
M.O. & M.E. Hoffman Foundation, Patina Restaurant Group,
Riese Restaurants, Rockwell Group, Saks Fifth Avenue,
Travelers Insurance, UNIMAC Graphics, and Wine & Spirits
Magazine.
WHEN: Monday, June 10, 2013; VIP Admission 6:30 pm;
General Admission 7:30 pm
WHERE: The gardens, esplanades and restaurants of
Rockefeller Center
TICKETS: Premier Patron: $25,000 (includes 14 VIP tickets;
6:30pm early admission; access to VIP Lounge)
Extraordinary Patron: $15,000 (includes 8 VIP tickets;
6:30pm early admission; access to VIP Lounge)
Very Grand Patron: $10,000 (includes 6 VIP tickets;
6:30pm early admission; access to VIP Lounge)
Grand Patron: $5,000 (includes 4 VIP tickets;
6:30pm early admission)
Benefactor: $2,500 (includes 2 VIP tickets; 6:30pm early
admission)
General Admission Ticket: $600 each (7:30pm general
admission)
Young Professional: $200 (40 years and younger. Don’t forget
your ID! Ticket includes a kick-off party at Maloney &
Porcelli on 50th Street, from 6:30pm-7:30pm and general
admission to the event, starting at 7:30pm. There is a
limited availability of
Young Professional tickets.)
$50 per ticket is not tax-deductible.
One hundred percent of ticket proceeds will support
Citymeals and its preparation and delivery of nutritious
meals to homebound elderly New Yorkers.
To purchase tickets, contact Citymeals-on-Wheels: (212)
687-1290 or
jean@citymeals.org .
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