the james beard foundation's taste america

	Thursday, September 27TH, 2007 New Jersey Celebrates James Beard Foundation's 20th Anniversary With A Benefit Dinner
	Event	Join an award-winning group of New Jersey's finest chefs and premier international wineries for a multi-course seated dinner. Hosted by David Burke, one of America's most innovative chefs, the event is limited to 150 attendees. VIP ticket holders will participate in a private wine tasting and tour the kitchen.
	Location	David Burke Fromagerie 26 Ridge Road Rumson, NJ
	Price	$300 pp VIP Tickets (Private Wine Tasting and Tour of Kitchen $500 Sponsor Tables of 8 at $3,000 Sponsor Tables of 10 at $5,000 (VIP Benefits and Advertisement in Program Book)
	Time	6:00 pm VIP Reception 6:30 pm Reception 7:15 pm Dinner

	Featured Chefs
		David Burke, Host Chef David Burke Fromagerie, Rumson, NJ
		Kirk Avondoglio Perona Farms, Andover, NJ
		Humberto Campos Jr. Restaurant Lorena's, Maplewood, NJ
		James Laird Restaurant Seranade, Chatham, NJ
		Alberto Leandri Grissini Italian Trattoria, Englewood Cliffs, NJ
		Steve Permaul restaurant .mc, Millburn, NJ
		Robert Sickles Sickles Market, Little Silver, NJ


	Tickets and Information To make reservations or for further information, contact: Barbara Getze of Getze Event Management Phone: 800-626-8097 Email: bgetze@aol.com
	American Express^®is the Official Card of the James Beard Foundation. Please remember to use your Card for your ticket purchase. The James Beard Foundation will donate a portion of the proceeds from the benefit dinner to Lunch Break, Red Bank, NJ.

	SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH, 2007 FREE Festival Day at
	Location	1200 Morris Turnpike Short Hills, NJ
	Time	10:00 am - 4:00 pm

	A free day of culinary events featuring cooking demonstrations and cookbook signings by award-winning chefs, children's educational activities, and tastings of artisanal products.

	Featured Guest
		JBF Award Winner Marcus Samuelsson Aquavit, NYC Marcus will be in-store for cooking demonstrations and to personalize your copy of Aquavit. (Proof of Williams-Sonoma^® purchase is required)

	Children's Activity
		Where do fruits and vegetables come from? How do they grow? Bring your children (ages 6 thru 10) to our festival to learn about the foods they eat at an interactive educational activity. Sponsored by Canon.

	Local Flavors - American Tastes
		Sample regional products from... DeMedici Imports This artisanal producer uses the same uncompromising methods and ingredients as Italy's finest pasta makers. Amy's Bread Renowned breads made with care using traditional European methods and all-natural ingredients

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