Chef's Tribute 2013. Photo by:  Hart Media

MONDAY, JUNE 9, 2014

'SUMMER BY THE SEA'

World-Renowned Chefs Present Takes On Fruits de Mer, Barbeque

And Other Seasonal Fare
 

To Benefit Citymeals-on-Wheels at Annual Chefs' Tribute

WHAT:  Legendary chefs will gather on Monday, June 9, 2014 for a sumptuous seasonal tasting at 'Summer by the Sea,' the 29th Annual Chefs' Tribute to Citymeals-on-Wheels. The chefs will unite at this highly anticipated culinary event and present their interpretation of coastal and summer fare at tasting stations throughout the Rockefeller Center Plaza. The event will raise funds to support the preparation and delivery of nutritious meals, hand-delivered to homebound elderly New Yorkers. Participating chefs to date include:

Rockefeller Center will be transformed into a seaside getaway by renowned architect and Citymeals Board Member 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: Saks Fifth Avenue, Duane Reade Charitable Foundation, Lexus, Specialty Food Association and Travelers.

WHEN:          Monday, June 9, 2014; VIP Admission 6:30pm; General Admission 7:30pm

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 special pre-event cocktail reception and general admission to the event, starting at 7:30pm. More information will follow upon your ticket purchase. There is limited availability of Young Professional tickets.)

$50 per ticket is not tax-deductible.

Thanks to our board members, the City of New York and certain designated grants and sponsorships for administrative expenses, Citymeals is able to promise that 100% of all proceeds from ticket sales will be used entirely for the preparation and delivery of meals.

To purchase tickets, visit 

www.citymeals.org/summerbythesea

 or contact Citymeals-on-Wheels: (212) 687-1290 or
jane@citymeals.org

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