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Great Chefs of LA "Go Green, Go Organic"
The 22nd Annual Great Chefs of Los Angeles, a celebration of the city’s best chefs, tastemakers and vintners featuring great food, wine, music and auctions, will take place on Sunday, Nov. 9 at the CBS Studio Center in Studio City. All proceeds from the event benefit the National Kidney Foundation of Southern California. This year’s "Go Green, Go Organic" theme promotes eco-friendly and recyclable products as well as conscious living and sustainability, and emphasizes organic foodstuffs throughout the event.
WHO: Honorary Chairs George Lopez, a survivor of kidney disease, and his wife Ann Lopez will host the afternoon’s festivities. "After receiving the gift of life, a kidney transplant from my loving wife Ann in 2005, we joined forces with the National Kidney Foundation in the fight against kidney disease," says George Lopez. "Our goal has always been to spread awareness about preventative measures against the disease and the need for organ donation. Both Ann and I are excited to support the foundation in their latest mission to host green and eco-friendly events, starting with the Great Chefs of Los Angeles, because we cannot improve the health of our community unless we also take steps to ensure the health of our planet for future generations."
More than 500 supporters of the NKFSC and charitable foodies will be in attendance. Other celebrity attendants include Andy Garcia, Brooke Burns, Dominique Swain (“Lolita”), Aimee Garcia (“George Lopez Show”) and Belita Moreno (“George Lopez Show”).
Host Chef Govind Armstrong of 8 oz. and Table 8 and Chef of Honor Gino Angelini of Angelini Osteria and La Terza lead a stellar lineup of top toques from around town, with entertainment provided by DJ Mike Palmieri.
Featured chefs and tastemakers include:
• Tim Goodell, 25 Degrees
• Jacob Wildman, 8 oz.
• Ryan Wingo, 8 oz.
• Andrew Steiner, Andrew’s Cheese Shop
• Jon Shook & Vinny Dotolo, Animal
• Simon Dolinky, Blvd 16 at Hotel Palomar
• Raymond Alvarez, Border Grill
• Calogero Drago, Celestino Ristorante & Panzanella
• Celestino Drago, Enoteca Drago, Il Pastaio & Drago Ristorante
• Jason Travi, Fraiche
• Neal Fraser, Grace
• Manuel D. Medina, West at Hotel Angeleno
• Josie Le Balch, Josie Restaurant
• Frank Leon, La Loggia Ristorante
• Tom Fraker, Melissa’s Produce
• Henri Abergel, Mistral
• Joachim Weritz, Moonshadows
• Alberto Morello, Olio e Limone
• Giacomino Drago, Piccolo Paradiso & Il Pastaio
• Ann Hickey, Plush Puff Gourmet Marshmallows
• Joni Fay Hill & Denise Daclan, Saltistry
• Tanino Drago, Tanino Ristorante & Panzanella
• Brian Moyers, The Blvd at Beverly Wilshire
• Nicola Mastronardi, Vicenti Ristorante
Wines will be provided by:
• August Ridge
• Banfi Vintners
• Bernardus Winery
• Buttonwood Farm Winery
• Chalone Vineyard
• Cobblestone Vineyards
• Duckhorn Vineyards
• FIFTYROW
• Frank Family Vineyards
• Frog’s Leap Winery Goldeneye
• Grgich Hills Estate
• Jaffe Estate Wine
• Laetitia Vineyard and Winery
• L’Aventure
• Vintage Point
• Paraduxx
GO GREEN: A "Get Hip Get Green" Lounge will feature the trendy Get Hip Get Green’s new line of eco-friendly bean bags, as well as organic chocolate fountains by Chocolate Covered Company, environmentally friendly lounge furniture provided by Girari Sustainable Furnishing and insightful reading from Whole Life Times. ABSOLUT Los Angeles vodka, a portion of whose proceeds benefit Green Way, will pour cocktails in the ABSOLUT Los Angeles Green Lounge.
Guests will use biodegradable utensils by Sysco’s Eco Company line, and separate recycling units will be available throughout the event. Non-alcoholic beverages are available from Guayaki, Pom Wonderful and Source Water, all companies with an organic focus.
The fashionable line of Get Hip Get Green gift bags will be filled with more than 40 eco-friendly and organic items, including gifts from Get Hip Get Green, Sencha Naturals, Ambassador Organics, LaRocca Skincare, Bellina Estates, Alterna, Two Leaves and A Bud Tea Company, Guayaki, Source Water USA, Helen’s Foods, OPI and more.
WHEN:Sunday, November 9, 2008 12 to 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: CBS Studio Center 4024 Radford Dr. Studio City, CA 91604
AUCTION: A live auction takes place at 2:30 p.m. Featured items for this year’s auction include a multi-course dinner for 10 guests at home prepared by Chef of Honor Gino Angelini, a private cooking class and dinner for two at Table 8 Los Angeles with Host Chef Govind Armstrong, and a day in the kitchen and dinner at Animal with chefs Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo.
About the Kidney Foundation of Southern California
The National Kidney Foundation is the major voluntary health organization dedicated to preventing kidney disease, improving the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by kidney disease and increasing the availability of all organs for transplantation. Through its offices nationwide, the foundation conducts programs in research, professional education, patient and community services, public education and organ donation.
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