March 29, 2011

Food Network Star to Host "A Taste of Home" at Housing Works Bookstore Café

Robert Doyle READ TIME: 2 MIN.

On March 29, 2011, Housing Works Bookstore Caf� will host "A Taste of Home: A Chef Tasting and Benefit Party," with Alex Guarnaschelli, Executive Chef of Butter Restaurant, and the host of Food Network's Alex's Day Off.

Housing Works Bookstore Caf� will be the locale for A Taste of Home, a benefit hosted by Alex Guarnaschelli, Executive Chef of Butter Restaurant and The Darby , and host of Food Network's Alex's Day Off.

Housing Works Bookstore Caf� is one of downtown New York's most vital cultural institutions, presenting an eclectic mix of events - from readings and concerts to comedy nights and storytelling competitions - featuring many of today's most exciting artists.

The bookstore is staffed almost entirely by volunteers and 100% of its profits go to Housing Works, Inc., which provides housing, healthcare, job training, and advocacy for New Yorkers living with HIV/AIDS. As an independent cultural center, it offers patrons a unique opportunity to join the fight against AIDS and homelessness simply by buying or donating books; eating at the cafe; coming to concerts, readings, and special events; or volunteering.

"A Taste of Home" will also feature food by:

  • Brad Farmerie, Executive Chef of PUBLIC , The Monday Room , Double Crown , and Madam Geneva
  • Colleen Grapes, Pastry Chef, The Red Cat and The Harrison
  • Luis Nieto, Executive Chef, The Palm Tribeca
  • Housing Works' own Tessa Liebman, Executive Chef of The Works Catering .

    Enjoy an exclusive tasting by five exceptional chefs at the historic Bookstore Cafe. This festive evening also includes:

  • Dos Caminos's famous guacamole
  • Hendrick's Gin cocktails
  • Wine by Broadbent Selections
  • Beer by Whole Foods
  • Intelligentsia Coffee

    DETAILS:

    When: Tuesday, March 29 at 7pm, VIP hour from 6pm to 7pm

    Where: Housing Works Bookstore Caf�, 126 Crosby St. btwn Houston and Prince

    Price: $65 per standard ticket, $100 VIP ticket includes a private hour (6-7pm) to mingle with the chefs over wine and cheese.

    Housing Works Members may purchase standard tickets for $50. Membership cards will be required at the door.

    Phone: 212.334.3324

    LINK: A Taste of Home: A Chef Tasting and Benefit Party

    by Robert Doyle

    Long-term New Yorkers, Mark and Robert have also lived in San Francisco, Boston, Provincetown, D.C., Miami Beach and the south of France. The recipient of fellowships at MacDowell, Yaddo, and Blue Mountain Center, Mark is a PhD in American history and literature, as well as the author of the novels Wolfchild and My Hawaiian Penthouse. Robert is the producer of the documentary We Are All Children of God. Their work has appeared in numerous publications, as well as at : www.mrny.com.

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