This coming May, two renowned chefs will lend their star power to Table to Table’s spring signature events: Thomas Keller of the iconic Michelin three-star restaurants French Laundry in Napa Valley and Per Se in New York City; and Marc Forgione, 2010 winner of “The Next Iron Chef,” and the youngest American-born chef to receive a coveted Michelin star in three consecutive years, will join the area’s most beloved restaurants for Table to Table’s premier food & wines events, the “Chefs Gala” and the all-new “Burger Blast.”
The settings range from formal to informal, but they share common themes: imaginative food & interesting wines served by some of the area’s most accomplished restaurateurs, including Kevin Kohler of Café Panache, David Burke of David Burke Townhouse, and Peter Kelly of Zaviars at Piermont. These events support Northeast New Jersey’s first and only food rescue program.
“Table to Table has become one of the most essential services in our communities,” notes Claire Insalata Poulos, founder of the food rescue organization. “Proceeds from these events will further our mission to collect prepared and perishable food that would otherwise be discarded and deliver it, free of charge, to organizations that serve the hungry in Bergen, Hudson, Passaic, and Essex counties. This year, we will deliver enough food to serve more than twelve million meals.”
Table to Table is the only dedicated food rescue program in northeast New Jersey, serving more than 65 hunger relief agencies throughout Bergen, Passaic, Essex, and Hudson counties. Table to Table receives no government funding and, instead, relies solely on support from private & corporate donations.
On Thursday, May 2nd, the black-tie “Chef’s Gala” at the Alpine Country Club in Demarest welcomes celebrated chef, restaurateur, and cookbook author Thomas Keller as guest of honor. The event showcases seven award-winning chefs and their signature dishes, including Kevin Kohler of Café Panache, David Burke of David Burke Townhouse, Ryan DePersio of Fascino, Ben Pollinger of Oceana, Sebastian Rouxel of Per Se and French Laundry, and Peter Kelly of Xaviars at Piermont. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. A live auction and musical entertainment by Mark Sganga are highlights. Tickets are $450.00 per person; $600.00 for VIP Patron tickets. VIP Patron tables of 10 are $6,000.00 and include priority seating, special recognition, and a VIP gift bag.
On Wednesday, May 22nd, Chef Marc Forgione serves as guest of honor at Table to Table’s inaugural “Burger Blast” at the Estate at Montammy Golf Club in Alpine. The event brings together 30 of the area’s best-loved restaurants, all serving something imaginative “between two buns.” Their dishes will be complemented by a selection of wines hand selected by Chuck Russo of Carlo Russo’s Wine & Spirit World. Participating restaurants include The Capital Grille Paramus, River Palm Terrace, Varka Estiatorio, White Manna, and Axia Taverna. The lively and informal evening begins at 6:30 p.m. and features a silent auction and live entertainment by Sganga & Friends. Tickets are $300.00 per person and $350.00 for VIP Patron tickets. VIP Patron tables of 10 are $3,500.00 and include priority seating, special recognition, and a VIP gift bag.
To purchase tickets for either or both events, please visit www.tabletotable.org or call (201) 444-5500.
Bon Appétit!
TAD
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