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L1 - Modern Dinner at the Beard House
Value: $2,400 (for 12)
Enjoy a private caviar and Champagne reception for 12 followed by dinner prepared by chef Gabriel Kreuther of the Modern in the private boardroom at the Beard House on March 7, 2006.
L2 - Viva Las Vegas
Value: $2,500 (Dinner for 10)
Enjoy a private five-course dinner for ten people prepared at Spago at Caesars Palace by executive chef David Robins. Wines included.
(Date to be mutually agreed upon.)
L3 - Board to Board
Value: Priceless (Dinner for 12, Dinner for 6)
A fabulous two-part special. Enjoy a caviar and Champagne reception followed by dinner for 12 prepared by famed chef Todd Gray of Equinox in Washington, D.C., served in the Beard House private boardroom on February 8, 2006.
You’ll also win a cooking lesson and dinner for six at your NYC home, offered by Mitchell S. Rosenthal, M.D., a member of our Board of Trustees and the CEO of Phoenix House. Dinner will feature Dr. Rosenthal’s celebrated meatloaf, which has won acclaims from Mayor Bloomberg and James Beard himself.
(Date to be mutually agreed upon.)
L4 - James Beard Foundation Award Winner Dinner by Marcus Samuelsson
Value: $2,700 (for 12)
Enjoy a caviar and Champagne reception for 12 followed by dinner prepared by two-time James Beard Foundation Award–winning chef Marcus Samuelsson of Aquavit on January 27, 2006 in the Beard House’s private boardroom.
L5 - Gourmand Jason Wright
Value: Priceless (Dinner for 8)
Experience a gourmet evening for eight in your metro NY–area home (including suburbs) prepared by James Beard Foundation trustee Jason Wright, Senior Vice-President of Communications and Public Affairs at Merrill Lynch. One of three amateur chefs who cooked for (and were evaluated by) Daniel Boulud last fall in an article by Gillian Duffy of New York magazine, Wright held his own, earning praise from the culinary legend. The night will begin with hors d’oeuvre and continue on through a delicious three-course dinner, with wines from his spectacular cellar included.
(Date to be mutually agreed upon.)
L6 - Privacy Please
Value: Priceless
What could be better than a dinner party that doesn’t require a bit of effort on your part? Cyril Renaud, chef/owner of Michelin-starred Fleur de Sel, will cook dinner for six in the privacy of your own home.
You’ll also receive a one-year membership to Quintessentially, the global concierge club specializing in luxury lifestyle management of which Madonna and Gwyneth Paltrow are both members. From securing seats at sold-out concerts and arranging spur-of-the-moment chartered yachts and luxury holidays to locating hard-to-find presents in a hurry, the experts at Quintessentially aspire to fulfill all member requests.
L7 - Don a Toque at the new Tocqueville
Value: Priceless (for 6)
Spend the day cooking with chef/owner Marco A. Moreira of Tocqueville. You’ll start at the Union Square Farmers’ Market, where you’ll pick up locally produced ingredients. Back at the restaurant’s new state-of-the-art kitchen, you’ll spend the rest of the day creating and executing a tasting menu for your five guests. Following dinner, you’ll join your guests in the dining room for dessert and Champagne.
(Valid on a Monday, Wednesday, Friday, or Saturday after opening in 2006.)
L8 - Live at the French Culinary Institute
Value: Priceless
Learn invaluable cooking skills while attending the Essentials of Fine Cooking course at the French Culinary Institute. This eight-week class meets on consecutive Saturday afternoons.
(First available date April 29, 2006. Additional dates also available.)
Plus, you and a guest will attend a live cooking demonstration by André Soltner at the French Culinary Institute’s International Culinary Theater followed by a drink with chef Soltner in L’Ecole, the restaurant of the French Culinary Institute.
(Valid on 1/19/06, 2/23/06, or 3/23/06 at 3:30 p.m.)
And, you and a guest will also attend a live cooking demonstration by Jacques Pépin at the French Culinary Institute’s International Culinary Theater followed by a drink with chef Pépin at L’Ecole, the restaurant of the French Culinary Institute.
(Valid on 4/06/06, 5/10/06, or 9/13/06 at 3:30 p.m.)
L9 - The Best of Boston
Value: Priceless (2 nights for 4, 2 Dinners for 4)
Experience several of Boston’s culinary highlights.
Package includes:
- An afternoon with acclaimed chef/owner Barbara Lynch of No. 9 Park, during which you’ll create some of her celebrated handmade pastas. Return to No. 9 Park that evening with three guests and celebrate with the chef’s nine-course tasting menu paired with wines chosen by wine director Cat Sirilie.
(Reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance.)
- A private chocolate tasting at Temper Chocolates with owner Caroline Yeh.
- Tickets to Les Zygomates Wine Bar & Bistro’s famous Tuesday Night Wine Tasting.
- A private lesson with Ron Savenor of Savenor’s Market on “Beef the Old Fashioned Way.” Savenor will explain and demonstrate the different cuts of beef and how they are used.
(Dates to be mutually agreed upon.)
- Enjoy a two-night stay for four in two deluxe rooms at the Seaport Hotel on Boston’s historic waterfront. Includes breakfast at the AAA Four-Diamond Aura restaurant and a massage for each guest at Wave Health & Fitness.
L10 - Phoenix Fantasy Getaway
Value: $3,370 (2 NIGHTS FOR 2, 1 DINNER FOR 2, 1 DINNER FOR 12)
Spend two nights at the lovely Royal Palms Resort and Spa in Phoenix. During your visit, enjoy a Chef’s Table Luncheon at T. Cook’s prepared by chef Gregory Casale (valid until November 1, 2006, except January through April 2006). You’ll also be treated to dinner for 12 at Michael’s at the Citadel in Scottsdale, with beverages included.
L11 - Welcome to Miami
Value: $2,750 (4 nights for 2, 2 dinners for 2, 1 dinner for 8)
Take a break from the chilly New York winter on a four-night stay in Florida. You’ll be treated to luxurious accommodations and top-of-the-line cuisine in Miami and Palm Beach. All you’ll need to bring is your sunglasses.
Package includes:
- Weekend stay for two at the Mayfair Hotel & Spa in Coconut Grove.
- Dinner for two at Ginger Grove Restaurant.
- Dinner for two at Miami Beach’s O-R-O Restaurant. (Not valid on Fridays, Saturdays, and holidays.)
- Two-night stay in an ocean-view guest room at the Ritz-Carlton Palm Beach. Also includes a $150 Ritz-Carlton dining credit.
- Dinner for eight at Carmen the Restaurant, featuring a six-course tasting menu prepared by acclaimed chef/owner Carmen Gonzalez and boutique wine pairings.
L12 - Vietnam Culinary Experience
Value: $5,000 (6 NIGHTS FOR 2)
Chef Bao Michael Huynh of Bao 111 and Bao Noodles will arrange your six-night stay in historic Saigon. You’ll sleep at the luxurious five-star Sofitel Hotel, located close to the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Reunification Palace. All of your dinners will be prepared by top chefs and arranged by chef Huynh.
(Valid from December 15, 2005 to April 30, 2006. Excludes any international flights. All land transportation is included.)
L13 - I’ll Take Manhattan’s Finest
Value: $3,000 (1 night for 2, 1 dinner for 2)
Ready for a night you’ll never forget? Start with dinner for 2—with wine pairings—at Thomas Keller’s three Michelin-starred Per Se. Follow it with a town car to the AAA Five-Diamond Four Seasons Hotel, where you’ll be put up in the luxury suite.
L14 - Spirited Away Trip to France
Value: Priceless (FOR 2, including air fare)
Our sponsor Remy Cointreau USA is offering a trip for two to the historic French regions of Cognac and Champagne. You’ll receive private VIP tours of the Cognac Rémy Martin and Champagne Charles Heidsieck facilities, as well as two very special tastings from the legendary cellars of each house.
Package includes:
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A one-night stay at Logis de Fresnes in Cognac.
- Dinner at Château de l’Yeuse in Cognac.
- A one-night stay and dinner at L’Assiette Champenoise, one of the best hotels in the Champagne region and equally renowned for its kitchen.
- Two Business class roundtrip tickets from NYC to Paris on Delta Air Lines.
- Lodging in Paris and transportation within France is bidder’s responsibility.
(Hotels subject to availability. Logis de Fresnes is closed during November, December, and January.)
L15 - The Ultimate Dinner Party
Value: Priceless (For 12)
Host a fabulous dinner party planned and designed by Preston Bailey, featuring hors d’oeuvre and a five-course meal prepared by chef David Féau. Formerly working his magic at famed Lutèce, Féau is now at the helm at the new Cercle Rouge. This one-of-a-kind package includes 12 five-piece place settings of Wedgwood Vera Wang Aspen dinnerware and 12 Wedgwood Vera Wang Pouring Point Champagne flutes—yours to keep. Preston Bailey will provide a custom tablecloth, custom design glass charger, additional glassware, and a beautiful centerpiece and table décor, plus a signed copy of his newest book, Fantasy Weddings.
(Valid 2/15/2006 through 11/13/2006 on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Saturday night. Valid within a twenty-minute driving radius of NYC. Please confirm two months in advance.)
L16 - Le Beardardin with Chef Eric Ripert
Value: Priceless (Dinner for 50)
Eric Ripert, the winner of multiple James Beard Foundation Awards and the chef/owner of the Michelin three-starred Le Bernardin, will prepare a dinner at the James Beard House for 50 people. “To my mind,” Alan Richman wrote in GQ, “Le Bernardin triumphs over all other restaurants in America.” Wines will be selected and generously donated by Jim Clendenen of Au Bon Climat.
(To be scheduled for a mutually agreed upon date in 2006, based on availability of the James Beard House and the chef, excluding Sundays, holidays, and the month of December.)
L17 - Gary Danko’s California
Value: Priceless (5 NIGHTS FOR 6)
Gary Danko, one of the Golden State’s most acclaimed chefs, has put together this package of Northern California highlights that will take the bidder and five lucky guests to fabulous hotels, restaurants, and wineries in San Francisco, Napa, Carmel, and Pebble Beach. Naturally, you’ll also enjoy a superb meal at the award-winning Restaurant Gary Danko. Highlights are listed below.
In Napa:
- One night in three deluxe suites at the Villagio Inn and Spa in Yountville. Enjoy the spa service of your choice and a Champagne breakfast.
- Private lunch and tour with tasting at Beringer Vineyards in St. Helena.
- A tour and tasting at Robert Sinskey Vineyards. Begin with a stroll through the vineyard kitchen gardens, followed by a slip through the cellar, a trot through the caves, and a seat at the vineyard kitchen farm table for a selection of artisanal cheese.
- Dinner at Budo, which serves Asian-accented food and fine wines in the heart of California’s wine country.
- A tour of Quintessa, the vineyard and architecturally acclaimed winery, followed by a guided wine tasting paired with local cheeses. The final flourish to your visit will be a luxurious picnic lunch served overlooking the vines and paired with several library vintages of Quintessa.
- A tour and tasting on the lovely grounds of Cain Vineyard & Winery.
In San Francisco:
- Two nights in executive suites at the Four Seasons Hotel with access to the SportsClub/LA San Francisco fitness facilities.
- Dinner and wine at the Vietnamese and French–influenced Ana Mandara in Ghiradelli Square.
- Lunch at Pipérade, where chef Gerald Hirigoyen will treat you to a tasting menu, with wines.
- Lunch at the acclaimed Kokkari Estiatorio, where you’ll enjoy outstanding Greek food prepared by chef Eric Cosselmon.
- Dinner at Restaurant Gary Danko, featuring a five-course tasting menu paired with wine pairings selected by the sommelier.
In Carmel:
- One night at the gorgeous Bernardus Lodge in a room with a fireplace.
- Dinner in the wine room of the Marinus Restaurant prepared by chef Cal Stamenov.
In Pebble Beach:
- One night at the glorious Lodge at Pebble Beach, known for its relaxed elegance and attentive hospitality. Play the four championship golf courses, try your hand at tennis, ride on equestrian trails, or take a hike. A sophisticated contemporary dinner with stunning views of Carmel Bay at Club XIX.
L18 - Rustic Luxury Trip to France
Value: Priceless (6 nights for 4, including air fare)
Spend five days exploring Armagnac, foie gras, and truffles in southwest France. You’ll stay at the acclaimed French Kitchen in Gascony, where you’ll learn about the area’s gastronomic treasures from French culinary expert Kate Hill, who will treat you to three of her most popular courses about the region’s decadent ingredients: Foie Gras Primer, All About Armagnac, and The Truth About Truffles.
This All-Clad Metalcrafters package includes:
- One-night stay at a Relais & Chateau property.
- Double accommodations with private bath at Camont, the French Kitchen’s country retreat.
- All breakfasts and dinners.
- Three cooking classes.
- Local transportation to excursions, markets, and winery visits.
- Complimentary aprons and a copy of Kate Hill’s cookbook, A Culinary Journey in Gascony.
- Four Continental BusinessFirst roundtrip tickets from NYC to Paris.
Silent Auction:
I Love New York Dining (and More)
SD1 - Zócalo
Value: $200 (FOR 6)
Treat your favorite teenager to a birthday they’ll never forget. Host a “Sweet Sixteen Birthday Party Dinner” for six at Zócalo, one of New York magazine’s critics’ picks. Chef Julian Medina will collaborate with the guest of honor to plan an incredible meal.
(Reservations may not be made for times later than 6:00 P.M. on Friday and Saturday nights.)
SD2 - Chanterelle
Value: $190 (FOR 2)
Dinner for two at David and Karen Waltuck’s legendary Chanterelle, winner of the 2004 James Beard Foundation Outstanding Restaurant Award.
SD3 - Butter Restaurant
Value: $500 (FOR 6)
Butter up five of your closest friends at this special luncheon tasting for six, with wine pairings, prepared by chef Alexandra Guarnaschelli.
SD4 - “Cowboy and Indian” Dinner
Value: $1,000 (FOR 8)
Enjoy dinner for eight at either Dévi or Maremma. Together chefs Cesare Casella and Suvir Saran will put together a delicious, genre-defying meal.
SD5 - The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park
Value: $500 (FOR 2)
The universally lauded Atelier at the Ritz-Carlton has received a three-star review from the New York Times and earned a four-star rating from Crain’s New York Business just this past June. Enjoy a prix-fixe dinner for two with house wines included.
(Not valid during the month of December.)
SD6 - Riingo
Value: $600 (FOR 4)
Enjoy Johan Svensson’s Japanese-inflected cuisine during dinner for four at Riingo, the two-star Midtown venue owned and conceived by Marcus Samuelsson. Wines included.
SD7 - Abboccato
Value: $500 (FOR 4)
The recent recipient of a two-star review from Marian Burros of the New York Times, Abboccato is making waves with Italian food that has a “polished, uptown elegance,” as per Adam Platt of New York magazine. Enjoy a five-course dinner tasting menu for four created by chef Jim Botsacos. Wine pairings included.
(Not valid on weekends.)
SD8 - Maison
Value: $200
Enjoy a cozy French bistro dinner prepared by chef Mario Urgiles with this $200 gift certificate.
SD9 - Q56 Restaurant at Swissôtel The Drake
Value: $250
Sample chef Roy Lamberty’s eclectic international cuisine with this $250 gift certificate for dinner at Q56 Restaurant at Swissôtel The Drake.
SD10 - Café Loup
Value: $100
According to Steven A. Shaw of New York magazine, Café Loup “gives West Villagers exactly what they want: a menu that ranges from casual to cassoulet.” Use this $100 gift certificate towards brunch, lunch, or dinner.
SD11 - Union Square Cafe
Value: $160 (FOR 4)
Enjoy lunch for four at Danny Meyer’s renowned Union Square Cafe, now celebrating its 20th anniversary as one of New York City’s most beloved restaurants.
SD12 - Restaurant Aquavit
Value: $500 (FOR 4)
Four guests will enjoy dinner in the jewel in the extremely talented Marcus Samuelsson’s culinary crown.
SD13 - Hilton Short Hills, New Jersey
Value: $375 (FOR 4)
Spend the evening enjoying dinner for four prepared by chef Robert Trainor in the AAA Five-Diamond Dining Room at the Hilton Short Hills.
(Valid Tuesday through Friday.)
SD14 - Spice Market
Value: $110
Be part of the scene at Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s hip Meatpacking District hotspot with this $110 gift certificate for lunch or dinner.
SD15 - Gotham Bar and Grill
Value: $500 (FOR 5)
James Beard Foundation Award–winning chef Alfred Portale will prepare a tasting menu for five.
(Valid through August 26, 2006. Reservations for weekends require six weeks advance notice.)
SD16 - Mark’s Restaurant at the Mark
Value: $250 (FOR 2)
Linger over dinner for two prepared by executive chef Jean-Pierre Bagnato at the elegant Mark’s Restaurant at the Mark.
SD17 - New York Marriott Marquis
Value: $500 (FOR 2)
Nothing’s more New York than dinner and a show. Enjoy two theater tickets to a performance in the Marquis Theater and dinner for two at the View Restaurant.
(Excluding Saturdays.)
SD18 - The Institute of Culinary Education
Value: $400
Use this $400 gift certificate towards any pastry, baking, or wine class at the Institute for Culinary Education. Classes are offered during days and evenings year-round.
(Valid through August 16, 2007.)
SD19 - Ristorante I Coppi
Value: $1,000 (FOR 8)
Participate in a special demonstration of Tuscan cooking techniques at I Coppi. Chef Maristella Innocenti will lead you through the preparations for an intimate Italian lunch with wines for eight people.
(Valid Saturdays for lunch.)
SD20 - A Day and Dinner at the MOMA
Value: $290 (FOR 2)
- Feast on Gabriel Kreuther’s French-American cuisine at this dinner for two at the Modern.
- Two one-time admission passes to the Museum of Modern Art included.
(Valid through June 2006.)
SD21 - Meli Melo Restaurant
Value: $200
Enjoy lunch or dinner prepared by chef Bernard Ros with this $200 gift certificate for Meli Melo Restaurant.
SD22 - Frankie & Johnnie’s Steakhouse
Value: $400 (FOR 2)
Dinner for two at Frankie & Johnnie’s Steakhouse—with round-trip limousine service.
A set of steak knives is included for the successful bidder.
(Maximum dinner cost of $200. Pick up and drop off must be in Manhattan.)
SD23 - Peasant Restaurant
Value: $600 (For 4)
Tasting dinner with wine pairings for four, courtesy of chef Frank DeCarlo.
SD24 - Jimmy’s
Value: $200 (FOR 4)
A beer and food tasting for four (including vintage bottles) at gastropub Jimmy’s, courtesy of Jimmy Carbone,
SD25 - Alfredo’s of Rome
Value: $1,000 (FOR 6)
Imperial Roman Baccanale dinner for six people. Five authentic, carefully researched courses fit for an emperor will be paired with select wines for each course.
(Not valid during the month of December.)
SD26 - 5 Ninth
Value: $200 (FOR 2)
Enjoy dinner for two at 5 Ninth, Zak Pelaccio’s sleek Meatpacking District hotspot.
(Valid Sunday through Thursday.)
Silent Auction:
Cookware
All-Clad Metalcrafters
Tools of the Trade
Enhance your kitchen with these superior cookware and cooking accessory collections from All-Clad Metalcrafters, official purveyor of premium cookware to the James Beard House and a sponsor of this evening’s event. All-Clad offers five exceptional cookware lines, each uniquely crafted from bonded metals for optimum heat conductivity and durability. Beautifully designed in gleaming stainless steel, All-Clad kitchen tools will complement any professional or home kitchen.
SC1 - Cooking with All-Clad and Eric Ripert
Value: $ 775
All-Clad LTD French Roaster with rack, 2-quart LTD saucier, All-Clad Stainless Mixing Bowl Set and Tool Set—and a signed copy of Eric Ripert’s Le Bernardin Cookbook.
SC2 - Cooking with All-Clad and Thomas Keller
Value: $750
All-Clad 7-Piece Copper Core Set. Includes a 2-quart sauce pan, 10-inch fry pan, 3-quart sauté pan, and 8-quart stockpot. Revolutionary cookware combining the brilliant conductivity of copper with the durability of stainless steel. Dishwasher safe. Package includes a signed special edition of Thomas Keller’s The French Laundry Cookbook.
SC3 - All-Clad Thanksgiving Set
Value: $595
Large All-Clad Stainless Roti Pan with rack and turkey lifters, a 4-quart Stainless sauce pan, and a 5-quart dutch oven. The key ingredients for the perfect Thanksgiving Dinner.
SC4 - KitchenAid 7-cup Food Processor
Value: $120
Includes a 3-cup mini bowl with mini blade.
SC5 - KitchenAid Stand Mixer Attachment Pack
Value: $140
Includes food grinder, roto slicer, shredder, and pasta maker plate attachments.
SC6 - KitchenAid Stand Mixer Attachment Pack
Value: $130
Includes pasta roller and cutter attachments.
SC7 - KitchenAid Stand Mixer Attachment Pack
Value: $215
Includes can opener, food grinder, and ice-cream maker attachments.
SC8 - KitchenAid Stand Mixer Attachment Pack
Value: $100
Includes citrus juicer, food tray, food grinder, and sausage stuffer attachments.
SC9 - KitchenAid Stand Mixer Attachment Pack
Value: $175
Includes food grinder, roto slicer, shredder, and fruit and vegetable strainer attachments.
SC10 - French Copper by Mauviel
Value: $400
18-quart hammered stockpot with lid, donated by Harold Import Co.
SC11 - Calphalon 10-piece Cookware Set
Value: $580
Includes 10-inch omelette pan, 12-inch omelette pan, 3-quart sauté pan with lid, 4-quart sauce pan with lid, 11-inch skillet with lid, and 8-quart stockpot with lid.
SC12 - Wüsthof-Trident of America Classic Le Cordon Bleu Series
Value: $635
Le Cordon Bleu Series 8-piece block set features 3 1/2-inch paring knife, 8-inch carving knife, 8-inch cook’s knife, 8-inch offset deli knife, 6-inch sandwich knife, 10-inch sharpening steel, kitchen shears, and 17-slot storage block. New luxurious collection designed in collaboration with the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu Académie d’Art Culinaire de Paris.
SC13 - Wüsthof-Trident Classic Mini Set
Value: $160
Features a 3-inch straight pairing knife and a versatile 5-inch santoku knife with hollow edge. Comes in a bamboo box.
SC14 - Wüsthof-Trident Grand Prix II 9-Piece Santoku Block Set
Value: $620
Includes 3-inch straight paring knife, 3 1/2-inch paring knife, 5-inch tomato knife, 7-inch hollow ground santoku knife, new 8-inch hollow ground carving knife, 4 1/2-inch cook’s knife, 9-inch sharpening steel, kitchen shears, and 17-slot storage block. Grand Prix II is a new professional-quality collection featuring an alloy metal blade that is sharper and retains its edge longer, as well as a new contoured handle design for a more comfortable and confident grip.
SC15 - Wüsthof-Trident of America New Classic Cheese Set
Value: $300
Includes 5-inch soft cheese knife, 4 3/4-inch hard cheese knife, 2 3/4-inch Parmesan cheese knife, and a classic waiter’s corkscrew. Comes in a bamboo box.
SC16 - Wüsthof-Trident of America New Grand Prix II Carving Set
Value: $215
Includes 8-inch carving knife and 6-inch carving fork. The enhanced handle design features a contoured shape for a more comfortable, secure grip.
SC17 - Wüsthof-Trident CULINAR Block Set
Value: $850
Includes 2 3/4-inch bird’s beak peeling knife, 3 1/2-inch paring knife, 5-inch boning knife, 8-inch bread knife, 8-inch carving knife, 8-inch cook’s knife, and beechwood storage block. CULINAR is a precision-forged collection of beautifully crafted knives featuring handsome stainless steel contoured handles.
SC18 - Wüsthof-Trident of America CULINAR Carving Set
Value: $340
Includes 8-inch carving knife and 6-inch carving fork in a handsome brushed metal storage box. Stylish Culinar knives feature gleaming stainless steel handles in a contoured shape for a more comfortable, secure grip.
SC19 - Mundial Oliver 10-piece Block Set
Value: $500
Designed in conjunction with renowned Brazilian chef Oliver Anquier, the Oliver line of cutlery combines Mundial performance with a bold, ruggedly handsome, wood-handled design that is unlike anything else on the market today.
SC20 - Staub USA Enamel Cast-Iron Teapot
Value: $95
Elegant La Théière enameled cast-iron 1-quart round teapot in holiday red.
SC21 - Staub USA Enamel Cast-Iron Three-Piece Set
Value: $300
New premium enameled set includes 5-quart round cocotte (casserole), 9-inch x 9-inch square grill pan with fold-up and removable handles, and 9 1/2-inch x 6 3/4-inch oval roasting dish, all in pimento red.
SC22 - Staub USA Enamel Cast-Iron “La Cocotte”
Value: $320
Staub’s premium enameled cast-iron 12.5-quart oval cocotte (casserole) in matte black.
SC23 - Meyer Corporation BonJour Gourmet Coffee, Tea, and Wine Accessories
Value: $350
Includes a 4-cup insulated Maurice porcelain French Press coffeemaker in glossy red, a Primo Latte handheld milk frother in matte silver with red accents, a set of white porcelain and stainless steel Museum latte cups and saucers, a 42-ounce infusion-brewing handblown glass Zen teapot with bamboo presentation stand and scoop, a BonJour Chateau Professional Tabletop wine opener, a BonJour Chateau wine decanter, and a Bonjour Chateau wine thermometer.
SC24 - Cuisinart Wine Cellar
Value: $260
Holds up to 11 bottles of wine. Thermoelectric “compressor-less” cooling makes this countertop cellar lightweight. Patented program with eight presets for proper serving and storage temperatures.
SC25 - Cuisinart Popcorn Maker
Value: $80
Pops up to ten cups of popcorn in under five minutes. Brushed stainless steel base.
SC26 - Cuisinart MultiClad 7-Piece Cookware Set
Value: $420
Premium cookware provides perfect heat for perfect results. Heat-surrounded technology allows for even heat distribution along bottom and side walls.
SC27 - Cuisinart RPM Retro-Style Blender
Value: $225
High visibility RPM meter displays exact blending speeds. Powerful 550-watt motor and large 48-ounce glass blender jar.
Silent Auction:
Delicious Gifts
SG1 - Love and Knishes from the Second Avenue Deli
Value: $250
The perfect antidote for anyone suffering from a New York state of mind far away from the source, this gift package from the world-famous Jewish deli in the East Village can be shipped anywhere in the United States. The noshes include a pound of the most celebrated pastrami on the East Side, a pound of corned beef to match, a two-pound salami, and a dozen assorted knishes, plus all the fixings for an authentic old-school deli feast: a quart of pickles, a loaf of rye bread, a jar of mustard, and a gift tin of the world’s finest rugelach.
SG2 - Tsar Nicoulai Caviar “Mother and Child” Champagne Set
Value: $425
Includes five ounces of California Estate Osetra caviar, a pound of smoked sturgeon, and a bottle of Perrier Jouët Brut Champagne.
SG3 - The Joyce Theater
Value: $80
Two tickets to a performance of the Ballet Hispanico at the Joyce Theater in Chelsea. Recognized around the world as the foremost dance interpreter of Latin culture in the United States, this company’s innovative repertoire fuses ballet, modern, and Latin dance forms into a spirited image of contemporary Hispanic-American culture.
(November 30–December 11, 2005)
SG4 - Liste Rouge–Paris
Value: $280
Winning bidder receives a luxurious custom-made shirt crafted after private fittings in your home, office, or at the Liste Rouge–Paris New York showroom. Shirts are tailored in the Normandy workshop.
SG5 - Collectible Cookbooks from Graham Kerr
Value: $48
Take home signed copies of volumes 1 and 2 of The Gathering Place, by best-selling cookbook author and former Galloping Gourmet Graham Kerr.
SG6 - Villeroy & Boch Dinnerware
Value: $744
Flora–patterned china dinnerware for six. Includes cornflower dinner plate, sunflower salad plate, wild rose rice bowl, and daisy mug. Established as a pottery in the Lorraine by François Boch in 1748, the company has grown into one of the world's premium manufacturers of ceramics.
SG7 - Roundabout Theater Company
Value: $270
Enjoy a five-play subscription for two during the Roundabout Theater Company’s 2005–2006 season. The esteemed company is dedicated to teaming great theatrical works with the industry's finest artists to re-energize classic plays and musicals.
SG8 - Cookbook Collection
Value: $305
A collection of eight cookbooks donated by Lisa Ekus Public Relations Company.
SG9 - Fairytale Brownies Belgian Chocolate Brownie Gift
Value: $40
The classic Fairytale Dozen includes one each of all twelve signature Belgian chocolate brownies.
SG10 - Psychological Acupressure
Value: $200
Get a guided session in psychological acupressure to optimize your health. The Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is based on the same energy meridians used in traditional acupuncture. The session will be led by EFT practitioner Ariel Love and can be held over the phone or in her Maryland office.
SG11 - Rosenthal Porcelain Vase
Value: $350
Versace Barocco 10 1/4-inch porcelain vase in rich gold and black. Rosenthal products set the industry standard for style and durability. Sophisticated dinnerware, fine stemware, and exclusive accessories feature cutting-edge design and the highest quality materials.
SG12 - Rosenthal Pitcher
Value: $225
Versace Medusa Red pitcher in elegant red, gold, and black.
SG13 - Rosenthal Footed Bowl
Value: $215
Pure white 12-inch footed bowl in the new Free Spirit fine porcelain collection created by British designer Robin Platt, who is known for his innovation and distinctive feel for material, functionality, and three-dimensional forms.
SG14 - Amy’s Bread Gift Certificate
Value: $50
Treat yourself to your favorite baked goods with this $50 gift certificate. Amy Scherber’s renowned breads are made with care using traditional European methods and the finest ingredients.
SG15 - Kramer Photography
Value: $1,000
Immortalize your family in an 11-inch x 14-inch unique photograph from Kramer Portraits. This beautiful painting-like photo portrait is enhanced with a canvas finish.
SG16 - Pernod Ricard Picnic Basket
Value: $150
Beautiful wicker Jacob’s Creeks picnic basket includes wine glasses, plates, corkscrew, blanket, carving board, and salt and pepper shakers.
SG17 - Temperare by Temper Chocolates
Value: $320
In conjunction with San Francisco–based perfumer Yosh Han, Temper Chocolates has created its own line of customized perfumes. This unique collection of three perfumes features distinctive and enticing scents with a hint of cocoa.
SG18 - 2006 U.S. Tennis Open
Value: $300
Tennis fans, take heed: the winning bidder walks away with four box seats to the 2006 U.S. Tennis Open, courtesy of Deloitte & Touche.
SG19 - Godiva Chocolatier
Value: $750
A chocolate lover’s dream: one year of Godiva Chocolate. Winner will receive a different 30-piece box of Godiva Chocolate each month for a year. The new Platinum Collection will be the first of the decadent treats to arrive.
SG20 - Il Buco
Value: $65
A selection of Tyrrhenian sea salts from the salt pans of Sicily. Presented in a lovely handcrafted wooden box.
SG21 - North Country Smokehouse
Value: $130
Serve a smoked, seven-to-eight pound boneless Bistro Ham at your holiday dinner. Made without nitrates or phosphates.
SG22 - North Country Smokehouse
Value: $280
Bid on a membership in our Bacon of the Month Club. You’ll receive four 12-ounce packages of our applewood-smoked, cob-smoked, pepper, and uncured bacon rushed to your door every month. Featured on the Today Show.
SG23 - North Country Smokehouse
Value: $120
A maple sugar–cured applewood-smoked spiral ham, sliced and fully cooked. An excellent addition to your holiday buffet.
SG24 - Tidewater Gift Basket
Value: $65
A delicious assortment of low-country snacks. Includes Country Ham slices, Basses’s Choice Biscuit Mix, Virginia peanuts, Blue Clam Bay Clam Dip, Clam Dip blend, Baracle snack mix, Stingray Bloody Mary mix, Fullers mustard, and more. Courtesy of Smithfield Foods.
SG25 - Piedmont Gift Basket
Value: $65
Everything you need for a Southern-style supper. Includes Country Ham slices, Buttermilk Biscuit Mix, Colonial Bean Soup Mix, Virginia Wine Country Cassoulet mix, Razzamattaz Herbal Vinegar, Traditionally Southern Peanut Brittle, and more. Courtesy of Smithfield Foods.
SG26 - Waterford
Value: $250
A lovely 8-inch crystal vase from the Amethyst Collection.
SG27 - Waterford
Value: $150
Take home two of this season’s collectible “12 Days of Christmas” champagne flutes.
SG28 - Wedgwood Jasper Conrad Collection
Value: $300
Pair of Aura Champagne flutes and an Aura Champagne bucket from the Wedgwood Jasper Conrad Collection.
Silent Auction:
Wines and Spirits
SW1 - Dalla Valle Vineyards, Napa Valley
Value: $200
One 1.5-liter bottle of 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon.
SW2 - Chateau Ste. Michelle, Washington
Value: $425
Three 750-ml bottles of 1998 Meritage Artist Series in signed case, courtesy of Restaurant G.
SW3 - Quady Winery
Value: $300
Vertical of Quady Winery’s Starboard. One 750-ml bottle each of 1987, 1990, 1992, 1994, and 1996 Vintage Starboard, and Starboard Batch 88.
SW4 - Dry Creek Vineyard, Napa Valley
Value: $160
One 3-liter bottle of 2001 Meritage.
SW5 - Rums of Puerto Rico
Value: $250
One case of the finest Puerto Rican Rums aged to perfection, including:
1 bottle Bacardi Big Apple
1 bottle Bacardi O
1 bottle Bacardi Limon
1 bottle Bacardi Select
1 bottle Captain Morgan Private Stock
1 bottle Captain Morgan Parrot Bay Passion Fruit
1 bottle Captain Morgan Parrot Bay Mango
1 bottle Captain Morgan Parrot Bay Coconut
1 bottle Serralles Don Q Gold
1 bottle Serralles Don Q Cristal
1 bottle Ron del Barrilito Calidad Extra
1 bottle Ron del Barrilito Superior Especial
SW6 - Ultra Premium Tequila Corazón de Agave Gift Basket
Value: $300
1 bottle Corazón Blanco
1 bottle Corazón Reposado
1 bottle Corazón Anejo
Includes keychain, t-shirt, margarita and tequila glasses, and coasters. Courtesy of Sidney Frank Importing Co., Inc.
SW7 - Nuns Canyon, Sonoma
Value: $600
One case of 1999 Merlot, rated 92 points by the Wine Advocate. Courtesy of Kobrand Corporation.
SW8 - Willamette Valley Vineyards Estate, Oregon
Value: $250
Vertical of Pinot Noir. One 750-ml bottle each of 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003.
SW9 - Nicolas Feuillatte
Value: $500
6-liter Brut Reserve Particulière: Impérial. Courtesy of David L. Forrester and Edna K. Morris.
SW10 - Clos du Val, Napa Valley
Value: $75
Magnum of 1998 Cabernet Sauvignon.
SW11 - Veuve Clicquot
Value: $750
Magnum of 1990 La Grand Dame Rosé. Inspired by its seventeenth century director, Madame Clicquot, La Grande Dame Rosé is a prestige cuvée from the extraordinary 1990 vintage and a supremely elegant vintage Champagne reflecting the full-bodied Veuve Clicquot style. Signed by creator Jacques Peters.
SW12 - Round Pond Estate, Napa Valley
Value: $215
Enjoy fine specialty products and wine from Round Pond Estate. Set includes one bottle of 2002 Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon, two bottles of extra-virgin olive oil, and two bottles of red wine vinegar.
SW13 - Bedell Cellars, Long Island
Value: $200
One magnum of 2001 Reserve Merlot, Limited Edition, with label art by Eric Fischl. Display box included.
SW14 - Paul Hobbs Winery, Napa Valley
Value: $150
Magnum of 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon from the Beckstoffer-To Kalon vineyard.
SW15 - Pernod Ricard USA
Value: $50
Two bottles of top-quality Pernod.
Silent Auction:
Getaway Travel and Dining
ST1 - At The Copa…Copacabana
Value: $2,240 (3 NIGHTS FOR 2)
Spend three nights in a suite at the Copacabana Palace Hotel in electrifying Rio de Janeiro. Daily breakfast is included.
(Not valid on New Year’s and during Carnivale)
ST2 - “Three Nights in Bangkok and the World’s Your Oyster”
Value: $1,236 (3 NIGHTS FOR 2)
Enjoy your stay in a superior double room at the legendary Oriental Hotel in Bangkok.
(Not valid December 20, 2005 to January 5, 2006, February 2006, and November 2006.)
ST3 - Low Country Getaway
Value: $1,000 (2 NIGHTS FOR 2)
Two nights at the Woodlands Resort & Inn, a Relais & Châteaux property in Summerville, South Carolina, steeped in the best English tradition. Includes breakfast and afternoon tea each day.
ST4 - Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza
Value: $618 (2 NIGHTS FOR 2, 1 DINNER FOR 2)
Two-night weekend getaway in a room atop historic Bunker Hill. Includes dinner at Noé Restaurant prepared by chef Robert Gadsby.
ST5 - Patina, Los Angeles
Value: $1,000 (DINNER FOR 8)
Chef’s Table Dinner for eight prepared by James Beard Foundation Award–winning chef Joachim Splichal of Patina, named “Restaurant of the Year” by Esquire magazine and selected as one of the best restaurants in Los Angeles by Gourmet magazine.
(Sunday through Thursday.)
ST6 - Mélisse Restaurant, Santa Monica, CA
Value: $175 (DINNER FOR 2)
Dinner for two at Mélisse, a Mobil four-star recipient for four years running, where you’ll enjoy the French-American cuisine of chef Josiah Citrin.
(Valid Tuesday through Friday, excluding holidays.)
ST7 - Chalk Hill Estate Vineyards and Winery, Sonoma
Value: $1,000 (Lunch FOR 4)
Private estate tour, tasting, and luncheon for four at the Estate Pavilion, featuring an imaginative menu prepared by executive chef Didier Ageorges.
(Excludes weekends and holidays.)
ST8 - Keswick Hall at Monticello, Virginia
Value: $930 (2 NIGHTS FOR 2)
Keswick Hall at Monticello, located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains, is Virginia’s premier country house hotel and among “the world’s best places to stay,” according to Condé Nast Traveler’s Gold List Awards. Enjoy Signature Room accommodations for two nights overlooking the rolling fairways of the Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course or the surrounding mountains beyond. A full country breakfast in the terrace restaurant, Fossett’s, is included.
ST9 - The Pfister, Milwaukee’s Preferred Hotel
Value: $275 (1 NIGHT FOR 2)
One-night deluxe guestroom accommodation for two in downtown Milwaukee’s premier hotel. For over a century, the Pfister Hotel has been known for its gracious service, impeccable style, and a priceless Victorian art collection.
(Valid Fridays and Saturdays only.)
ST10 - Sea Island Resorts in Sea Island, Georgia
Value: $2,400 (3 NIGHTS FOR 2, 2 DINNERS for 2)
Three-night stay for two at the Lodge at Sea Island Resorts and two dinners for two. Guided by the same family for generations, Sea Island is a world of uncomplicated luxury designed in exquisite harmony with the serene natural environment of coastal Georgia.
ST11 - American Seasons, Nantucket, MA
Value: $320 (DINNER FOR 4)
Enjoy a Champagne toast and dinner for four at one of Nantucket’s most romantic restaurants, courtesy of chef Michael LaScola.
(Valid through September 22, 2006.)
ST12 - A Night in Philadelphia
Value: $750 (1 NIGHT FOR 2, DINNER FOR 2)
Dinner for two at Vetri courtesy of chef/owner Marc Vetri, winner of our James Beard Foundation 2005 Best Chef Mid-Atlantic Award. One weekend-night stay at the Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia, in a superior room with club access and complimentary parking.
ST13 - Cooking Class at the Craigie Street Bistrot, Cambridge, MA
Value: $200 (CLASS FOR 2, DINNER FOR 2)
Enrollment for two in a class of Lyonnaise cooking led by chef Tony Maws of the Modern French Craigie Street Bistrot. Class is held in the kitchen and followed by a delicious meal.
ST14 - The Roosevelt Hotel, NYC
Value: $500 (2 NIGHTS FOR 2, 1 BREAKFAST FOR 2)
Spend two nights relaxing at the Roosevelt Hotel, with breakfast at Teddy’s Table.
(Valid through September 8, 2006, excluding December 1–19, 2005.)
ST15 - Hotel Jerome, Aspen, CO
Value: $1,300 (2 NIGHTS FOR 2, 1 DINNER FOR 2)
A two-night stay in deluxe accommodations at Hotel Jerome in downtown Aspen. Renowned for its relaxed elegance, personalized guest service, and unrivaled ambience, this hotel is an Aspen experience not to be missed. Includes dinner for two with wine selections by the sommelier.
(Valid only in off-season through August 25, 2006.)
ST16 - Joël Restaurant, Atlanta
Value: $200 (DINNER FOR 2)
Enjoy a five-course dinner for two prepared by famed chef Joël Antunes, winner of the 2005 James Beard Foundation Best Chef: Southeast award. Includes wine pairings selected by head sommelier Philippe Buttin.
(Valid through September 13, 2006, Monday through Thursday.)
ST17 - Butter, Chicago
Value: $750 (DINNER FOR 4)
The winning bidder will be treated to an all-inclusive seven-course Chef’s Tasting Menu for four. Each savory dish will be paired with complementary spirits.
(Valid Monday through Thursday.)
ST18 - Michel Richard Citronelle, Washington, D.C.
Value: $400 (DINNER FOR 4)
Robert Parker of the Wine Advocate described James Beard Foundation Award–winning chef Michel Richard as “a great chef who is cooking at a level that far exceeds any Michelin three-star chef in France.” Sample his cuisine at a dinner for four at Michel Richard Citronelle.
ST19 - Zengo Restaurant, Washington, D.C.
Value: $200 (DINNER FOR 2)
Dine at Richard Sandoval’s new restaurant, Zengo, in Washington, D.C. Experience a remarkable Latin-Asian dinner for two and take home an autographed copy of chef Sandoval’s cookbook, Modern Mexican Flavors.
ST20 - Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, Atlantic City
Value: $600 (1 NIGHT FOR 2, 1 DINNER FOR 2)
Stay overnight in a beautiful classic room and enjoy dinner for two at MIXX restaurant.
ST21 - The Ritz-Carlton New York, Battery Park
Value: $725 (1 NIGHT FOR 2, 1 BREAKFAST FOR 2)
One-night stay for two in a deluxe harbor view room with continental breakfast the following morning at 2 West.
(Not valid during holidays.)
ST22 - Fleur de Lys, San Francisco
Value: $200 (DINNER FOR 2)
Dinner for two in San Francisco’s most romantic dining room, courtesy of James Beard Foundation Award–winning chef/owner Hubert Keller.
ST23 - Sansom Street Oyster House, Philadelphia
Value: $350 (TASTING FOR 12)
An oyster-lovers dream: a tasting for 12 featuring selections from the West Coast, the East Coast, and Alaska.
(Not valid on Fridays and Saturdays.)
ST24 - The Bernards Inn in Bernardsville, New Jersey
Value: $475 (1 NIGHT FOR 2, 1 DINNER FOR 2, 1 BREAKFAST FOR 2)
Overnight accommodations for two, including a welcome basket with champagne, fruit, cheese, and confections. Enjoy a five-course tasting dinner with wine at the inn’s restaurant, prepared by executive chef Edward Stone. Conclude your stay with continental breakfast in the garden room.
(Valid through September 8, 2006.)
ST25 - Wentworth by the Sea Hotel in New Castle, New Hampshire
(Valid ONLY on February 16th and 17th, 2006)
Value: $900 (2 NIGHTS FOR 2, 1 DINNER FOR 2)
Enjoy a two-night stay in a Waterfront Marina suite during the Winter Wine Festival (February 16–17, 2006). On February 17, 2006, attend a reception with Paul Prudhomme and partake in the 1996 U.S. Culinary Olympic Team Reunion during their World Cup Gold Medal–Winning Dinner.
ST26 - The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island, Florida
Value: $600 (2 NIGHTS FOR 2)
Two-night stay in a Coastal View accommodation.
(Valid through September 13, 2006 excluding holiday weekends and special events.)
ST27 - Hali’imaile General Store, Maui
Value: $100
A $100 gift certificate for a meal at Maui’s Hali’imaile General Store.
(Valid through August 27, 2006.)
ST28 - Monmouth Plantation, Natchez, Mississippi
Value: $500 (2 NIGHTS FOR 2, 1 BREAKFAST FOR 2)
Experience relaxed Southern living for 2 nights at the start of the Natchez Trace Trail, a historic Native American route that runs from Natchez, Mississippi, to Tennessee. Includes full breakfast, a tour of the mansion, and hors d’oeuvre in the evening.
(Valid through August 22, 2006, Sunday through Thursday. Not valid March, April, May, October, or holidays.)
ST29 - Cowboys and Culture in Fort Worth, Texas
Value: $1,000 (2 NIGHTs FOR 2, 2 DINNERs FOR 2, AND MORE)
“Pardner” up for this two-night stay at the Renaissance Worthington Hotel and dinner for two at chef Tim Love’s Lonesome Dove Western Bistro. Also includes dinner for two at Love’s new Duce restaurant and admission for two to the Kimball Art Museum, Amon Carter Museum, Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, Cattle Raisers Museum, and the Fort Worth Zoo.
(Lonesome Dove dinner valid Tuesday through Saturday.)
ST30 - The Landmark Restaurant at the Melrose Hotel, Dallas
Value: $160 (DINNER FOR 2)
Enjoy a dinner tasting menu for two prepared by executive chef Joel Harloff and chef de cuisine Carlos Makara. Wine pairing included.
ST31 - Lacroix at the Rittenhouse, Philadelphia
Value: $650 (DINNER FOR 4)
Dinner and one bottle of wine for four at Lacroix at the Rittenhouse, the AAA Five-Diamond Award–winning hotel located in the prestigious Rittenhouse Square in the heart of Philadelphia.
(Valid Sunday through Thursday.)
ST32 - daVinci Group in Chicago
Value: $40
Enjoy a $40 gift certificate good for use in all daVinci Group locations.
(Valid Sunday through Thursday.)
ST33 - The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs
Value: $900 (2 NIGHTS FOR 2, 1 DINNER FOR 2)
Plan a well-deserved two-night escape to the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. Includes dinner for two at Summit.
(Sunday through Thursday.)
ST34 - JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa, Tucson
Value: $700 (2 NIGHTS FOR 2, 1 DINNER FOR 2)
A two-night luxury stay at Tucson’s newest resort, the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa, and dinner for two at Primo, award-winning chef Melissa Kelly’s fine dining Italian restaurant.
ST35 - Sanctuary Camelback Mountain, Scottsdale, Arizona
Value: $1,550 (2 NIGHTS FOR 2, 1 DINNER FOR 2)
Enjoy a two-night stay in luxurious suite accommodations for two, a chef’s tasting dinner and wine for two, and one 60-minute spa treatment per person.
ST36 - Hôtel Plaza Athénée, Paris
Value: $800 (2 NIGHTS FOR 2)
Stay at the luxurious Hôtel Plaza Athénée in the 8th arrondissement. Deluxe room with continental breakfast included.
(Not valid in May, June, September, October, or on New Year’s Eve.)
ST37 - Inn at Danbury and Alphorn Bistro, New Hampshire
Value: $350 (2 nights for 2)
Enjoy a two-night stay at the quaint Inn at Danbury in Northern New England. You’ll be treated to dinner in the inn’s Austro/German Alphorn Bistro, prepared by chef/owner Robert Graf.
ST38 - The White Barn Inn in Kennebunkport, Maine
Value: $700 (2 NIGHTS FOR 2)
Two-night stay at the romantic White Barn Inn, listed as one of Condé Nast Traveler’s World’s Best Places to Stay. Includes two nights luxury lodging for two and full continental breakfast and tea each day.
(Valid Sunday through Wednesday, with evening arrivals. Not valid during July, August, or September.)
ST39 - Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur, California
Value: $3,785 (3 NIGHTS FOR 2, 1 DINNER FOR 2)
Located in the Big Sur wilderness high above the edge of the Pacific Ocean, Post Ranch Inn is one of the country’s most luxurious, peaceful, and beautiful getaways. Enjoy three nights’ accommodations in a Tree House room and one dinner for two at the exquisite Sierra Mar Restaurant. Accommodations include elaborate continental breakfast, in-room snacks, and non-alcoholic refreshments, as well as daily guest activities.
(Valid Sunday though Thursday.)
ST40 - Maui, Hawaii
Value: $2,430 (3 NIGHTS FOR 2, 1 dinner for 2)
Enjoy three nights in a Deluxe Ocean View Sea Ranch Cottage at the Hotel Hana-Maui and Honua Spa. Includes daily breakfast and one candlelight dinner for two at Ku’aiki.
(Not valid July and August.)
ST41 - Bel-Air, California
Value: $600 (DINNER FOR 4)
Owner/chef Jonathan Burrows, of Mr. Cecil’s California Ribs, and his wife, Annie, invite you and three guests to an evening at their Bel-Air home to enjoy their extensive modern/contemporary art collection, a gourmet dinner prepared by Jonathan (in consultation with you and including treasures from their wine cellar), and amusing and stimulating conversation.
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