New York, NY – May 11, 2009 – On Tuesday, May 5,
The Capital Grille Time-Life and
Madison Square Boys & Girls Club hosted an
evening of fine dining and charity, in
celebration of Madison’s 125th Anniversary.
Supporters of Madison were treated to a complimentary meal
during the restaurant’s pre-opening week,
with a portion of proceeds from wine sales
benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of
America’s “Youth of the Year” program.
“We are
absolutely delighted to have the opportunity
to bring The Capital Grille to New York
Midtown diners,” said Managing Partner
Melissa Trumbull of The Capital Grille in
the Time-Life building. “We are also
thankful for the opportunity to support our
community through our donation to the
Madison Square Boys & Girls Club.”
Several famed
and beloved professional athletes joined the
fanfare to make this a truly special
evening. Former first baseman and World
Series Champion with the
New York “Miracle
Mets” Ed Kranepool joined WNBA All-Star Kym
Hampton of the New York Liberty. Kranepool
and Hampton dined with football legends
Reggie Brown, former running back for the
Philadelphia Eagles, and Stephen “Touchdown
Maker” Baker, who played six seasons and won
a Super Bowl with the New York Giants.
These
athletes, along with the members and guests
of
Madison, joined The Capital Grille to support the
New York City
community and help make a difference in the
lives of children. From
its seven clubhouses in the Bronx, Brooklyn
and Queens, Madison provides over 6,000 disadvantaged New York children after
school programs focused on education,
recreation, health and fitness, and
character and leadership skills in order to
put them on the best possible path for
success.
“We feel very
fortunate to count The Capital Grille among
our friends,” said Executive Director Joe
Patuleia of the Madison Square Boys & Girls
Club. “Not only were our donors treated to
a fabulous meal with incredible service, the
proceeds from the wine during their
pre-opening were donated to our Club. We
are grateful for their donation, which will
enable us to reach out and serve more
children in need.”
The Capital
Grille, Time-Life will open to the public on
May 11, 2009, in Midtown Manhattan’s stunning Time-Life Building (120 West 51st Street).
New York City’s second location,
The Capital Grille Time-Life near Rockefeller Center, joins The Capital Grille Chrysler
Center, the popular restaurant whose main
dining room is dominated by its Trylons,
soaring glass and steel pyramids designed by
architect Philip Johnson.