Summer by the Sea- 29th Annual Chefs' Tribute to Citymeals-on-Wheels, NYC

Summer by the Sea | Photo: AverageSocialite

Affair: Summer by the Sea- 29th Annual Chefs' Tribute to Citymeals-on-Wheels

When: June 9, 2014

Hot Spot: Ice Rink at Rockefeller Center Plaza, NYC

Deets: Summer by the Sea, the 29th Annual Chefs' Tribute to Citymeals-on-Wheels raised $820,000 for Citymeals – enough to prepare and deliver 127,725 meals to homebound elderly New Yorkers. Rockefeller Center Plaza was transformed into a seaside getaway by renowned architect David Rockwell. Nearly fifty of the world’s most renowned chefs prepared a coastal-themed tasting menu for more than 1,100 business leaders, gourmet enthusiasts, food industry trendsetters, socialites, and young professionals. The event featured extraordinary cuisine, signature cocktails from top spirit sponsors, stellar wines from notable wineries, live music and dancing. 100% of all proceeds from ticket sales will be used entirely for the preparation and delivery of meals.

Spotted: This year's participating chefs included Michael Anthony, Jarett Appell, Eric Basulto, Jonathan Benno and Richard Capizzi, Matteo Bergamini, Daniel Boulud and Travis Swikard, Justin Cogley, Leah Cohen, Scott Conant, Ben Conniff, Franck Deletrain, Richard Diamonte, Matthew Dillon, Jose Enrique, Bobby Flay, Larry Forgione, Marc Forgione, Jason Fox, Yuhi Fujinaga and Michael Gabriel, Mark Gaier and Clark Frasier, Stephanie Izard, Matthew Jennings, Elizabeth Karmel, Craig Koketsu, Nobu Matsuhisa, Laurie Jon Moran, Charlie Palmer and Marcus Gleadow-Ware, Francois Payard, Alfred Portale, Antonio Prontelli, Alexandro Reyes, Ted Rozzi, Dan Silverman, Joachim Splichal, Ari Taymor, Bill Telepan, Silvana Vivoli, Michael Voltaggio, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Jonathan Waxman, Jennifer Yee and Damon Wise, and Sang Yoon

Hint For The Average Socialite: To find out more about City Meals-on-Wheels and information on how you can contribute, click here.

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