Thu, June 11 2009
Media Contact
Wilson Alexander Aguilar, Events Manager & Producer
+ 1 (212) 620-7310 x278
wilson@gaycenter.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Advisory / Calendar Item
Garden Party – the only LGBT tasting event in the country – serves a unique and tasty smorgasbord of food to kick-off Pride Week in NYC
Foodies galore join forces to support the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center of New York
What's for dinner you ask? At Garden Party, our menu is not only eclectic, but it is out-of-this-world delicious! When is the last time you had a meal comprised of Chicken Tikka Masala; Crispy Banana Wontons with Star Anise Caramel Sauce; Roulade of Smoked Salmon with Cauliflower Mousse; Montauk Fluke Sashimi, Spicy Passion Fruit Sauce and Crispy Taro Root; Corn Fritters with Tomato Jam; Chilled Sweet Corn Soup with Basil Oil; and Mini Chocolate Chunk Cookies, Red Velvet Cupcakes and Chamomile Tea Cookies? Join the Center on Monday, June 22, 2009 at Pier 54 for Garden Party to eat all this and more!
This year’s celebrity chefs include Daniel Angerer (Klee Brasserie), Rebecca Charles (Pearl Oyster Bar) and Dave Pasternak (Esca). And back as our Event Chair this year is Gourmet Editor-in-Chief Ruth Reichl!
We are proud to welcome back three-time supporter Prudential Financial as our Principal Sponsor, and thank all our corporate sponsors, including Aetna, Food Network, HGTV, Gourmet Magazine and Zagat.
As the only LGBT tasting festival in the country, Garden Party is definitely a tasty treat every foodie can enjoy. For a full listing of more than 35 participating restaurants, visit gaycenter.org.
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Garden Party raises much-needed funds that allow the Center to build and support our community through advocacy, culture and health programs, as well as meeting and conference services, while providing a safe and welcoming environment. Garden Party is generously supported by Prudential Financial as returning Principal Sponsor.
Interview / Photo Opportunities: Select chefs will be available for interview; please inquire to the Center. High-resolutions photos are also available and pre- and post-event.
WHAT The only LGBT culinary festival in the country, benefiting the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center
WHO Daniel Angerer (Klee Brasserie), Rebecca Charles (Pearl Oyster Bar) and Dave Pasternak (Esca), Event Chair, Gourmet Editor-in-Chief, Ruth Reichl, and many more… Visit gaycenter.org for a full listing of participants.
WHEN Monday, June 22, 2009
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
WHERE Pier 54
Hudson River Park Trust
14th Street and the Westside Highway
New York City
HOW Tickets start at $100 and are available exclusively at gaycenter.org/specialevents/gardenparty.
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About the Center
A beacon of hope for 29 years, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center builds and supports our community through arts and culture, wellness and recovery, family services and life-saving youth programs designed to foster healthy development in a safe, affirming environment. The Center envisions a world where LGBT people will no longer face discrimination or isolation because of who we are or who we love. We offer a welcoming home to 300,000 visitors each year and we are committed to serving all LGBT people through a variety of programs, services and activities that are designed to meet existing and emerging needs.The Center is many things to many people. We invite you to experience our home at 208 West 13th Street in person and online at gaycenter.org
