Taste of the Nation is a premier culinary benefit where the nation’s hottest chefs and mixologists donate their time, talent and passion to raise money for Share Our Strength, an organization with a goal to end childhood hunger in America by 2015.
If you want to get involved to support this cause (AND enjoy an over-the-top amazing evening), Montage Laguna Beach is partnering with Share our Strength to host the second annual Taste of the Nation on Sunday, June 3rd, 2012 at their gorgeous waterfront property.
100% of the ticket sales from this event will be donated to locally benefit Share Our Strength as well as three location organizations working to end hunger in Orange County.
Here’s what’s in store for attendees of this delightful charity event:
Seven celebrity chefs are coming together to prepare farm-to-table delicacies and guests will enjoy an afternoon of delectable dishes, wine, signature cocktails, live music and of course, the picturesque ocean views.
Do I have any fellow Top Chef fans out there? My husband and I loooovvvvve that show, so I was beyond excited to see former chef-testants from the show on the list! To us, Chef Michael Voltaggio is a culinary rock star!
Speaking of the culinary talent, Executive Chef Craig Strong of Studio, Montage Laguna Beach’s Signature Restaurant, will be joined by the following celebrity chefs:
Chef William Bradley, Addison at the Grand Del Mar
Chef Floyd Cardoz, North End Grill, New York City
Chef Jen Carroll, Concrete Blonde, Philadelphia
Chef Suzanne Goin, The A.O.C., Lucques, and Tavern, Los Angeles
Chef Lee Smith, Executive Pastry Chef, Montage Laguna Beach
Chef Michael Voltaggio, ink., Los Angeles
Chef Alan Wong, Alan Wong’s Restaurant’s, Honolulu
If you would like to attend, you can choose between two packages:
Celebrity Chef Tasting: 4:00 – 7:00pm
Tickets can be purchased in advance for $150 per person; $175 per person at the door.
or
VIP “Meet the Chefs” Reception: 4:00 – 9:00pm
The Celebrity Chef Tasting will be followed by an after party to mingle with the chefs. Valet parking and post-event gifts are included. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $250 per person; $275 per person at the door.
For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit www.MontageLagunaBeach.com/TasteoftheNation.
Have a wonderful weekend everyone and I wish you the best, most amazing, Mother’s Day!
xo
Jen
[Disclosure: Montage Resorts is a Tiny Oranges Sponsor.]
Chef Suzanne Goin is a rockstar too! This event sounds divine!