Chefs' Dinner for PAWS: an unforgettable night to benefit the animals
Post-Event Update:
Many thanks to everyone who helped make the 5th Annual Chefs’ Dinner for PAWS a tremendous success. More than $190,000 was raised for our lifesaving efforts on behalf of Philadelphia’s homeless animals.
Please stay tuned for details on next year’s event. In the meantime, here’s a look at the sights, sounds, and tastes of the 5th Annual Chefs’ Dinner for PAWS, June 29, 2009:
June 2009
It’s time for the 5th Annual Chefs’ Dinner for PAWS (formerly Dinner with STYLE), the singular event of the year that brings chefs and patrons together for an interactive evening of food, fun and fundraising. On Monday, June 29th, over 35 of the nation’s best chefs will create an extraordinary gastronomic experience at The Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing.
Chefs and guests rave about their experience at each year’s event. The intimate setting and personal attention from each chef provides an insider’s view of the nation’s most prestigious kitchens. The Chefs’ Dinner is truly a one-of-a-kind evening of food, fun and excitement. Last year’s event raised over $200,000 for PAWS’ lifesaving efforts and helped fund the opening of PAWS’ Adoption Center at 2nd and Arch Streets.
What: Chefs creating 4-course food and wine pairings tableside for 12 guests in decorated pods When: Monday, June 29, 2009, 6 PM Where: Hyatt Regency Penn’s Landing Why: All proceeds benefit PAWS’ lifesaving initiatives, including adoption and foster care programs, spay and neuter surgeries, low-cost vaccinations, and more.
Individual ticket: $300 ($225 is tax-deductible). Seating assignments/chef pairings based on availability. As of 6/27/09, VERY LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE. To inquire about last-minute seating, please email: dana@phillypaws.org.
Entire table: $5,000 ($4100 is tax-deductible). Please indicate your top three chef choices during checkout. We cannot guarantee your choices, but we will make every effort to honor your requests. SOLD OUT! Thank you for your support!
Sponsorhip: For sponsorship information or to purchase tickets/tables offline, please see the following materials and contact Dana Spain at dana@phillypaws.org with any questions.
Acccommodations: The Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing is pleased to offer a special discounted guestroom rate for guests of the 5th Annual Chefs’ Dinner for PAWS. The special rate is $129 per night. For more information and to book your accommodations, please contact The Hyatt directly at 215-928-1234.
Take a peek at last year’s event:
2009 Participating Chefs / Restaurants (*confirmed): Philadelphia and Atlantic City *Matthew Levin – Masano *Michael Salomonov / Zahav, Marigold Kitchen, Xochitl *Chris Scarduzio / Table 31 *Jose Garces & Tim Spinner / Amada, Tinto, Chifa, Distrito, Mercat de la Planxa (Chicago) *Douglas Rodriguez / Alma de Cuba *Luke Palladino / Specchio, Ombra, Risi Bisi, Bragozzo (Biloxi, MI and Pompano, FL) *Georges Perrier / Le Bec Fin *Matt Zagorski / Rouge *Quincy Jones / Union Trust *Guillermo Pernot / Cuba Libre *Terence Feury / Fork *Sam Yoon / 1225 Raw *Artt Ward / Roy’s *Robert Fratticioli / Keating’s *Roberta Adamo / Penne *Robert D’Abreau / Sabrina’s Café *Terrance Clark / Lucky Strike’s *Molly Hayes / Triumph Brewing *Shawn Sollenberger / Capital Grille *Hiroyuki Tanaka / Zama *Martin Hamann & Michael McFadden / The Union League of Philadelphia *Luciana Spurio / Le Virtu *Edward W. Hancock / Valley Green Inn *Rosario Romano / Panorama *Gordon Walker / Field House *Stephen Regosch / Public House *Nicholas Cassidy / Sauté *Hugo Martinez / Mission Grill
Washington, D.C. *Matt Hill / Charlie Palmer Steak
New York *Doug Psaltis / Smith’s *Eric Hara / The Oak Room
Miami & Philadelphia *Carmen Trigueros / Gala by Carmen
Food and Liquor Sponsors: *Nestle Waters (Panna and San Pellegrino) *Brave Spirits Liquor *Korbel Champagne *DiBruno Brothers *Saxbys Coffee *Pinot *Fruit Flowers *Penncora Productions *Dol Cice’ Gelato Co.
Entertainment and Media Sponsors: *Philadelphia Magazine *NBC10 *Hi Fi House *The Ladies of Delilah’s, The Gentlemen’s Club & Steakhouse
Purrfect Presenting Sponsor: *QPSI USA
Furry Friend Sponsors: *Bernard and Joan Spain Family Foundation *Dana Spain *The Olitsky Family Foundation *10 Rittenhouse Square
Good Dog Sponsors: *AmQuip Cranes *Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen and Loewy, LLP *FC Kerbeck & Sons *Hope Animal Resource Center *Roscommon International *Frank Staves *Arthur Alan Wolk *David Maser and Chris Chimicles (List of participating restaurants and sponsors incomplete.)
Food and liquor donations are tax deductible for restaurants and purveyors. For chef, restaurant or liquor participation, contact Nichole Maurer at nichole@phillypaws.org.
Individual ticket: $300 ($225 is tax-deductible). Seating assignments/chef pairings based on availability. As of 6/27/09, VERY LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE. To inquire about last-minute seating, please email: dana@phillypaws.org.
Entire table: $5,000 ($4100 is tax-deductible). Please indicate your top three chef choices during checkout. We cannot guarantee your choices, but we will make every effort to honor your requests. SOLD OUT! Thank you for your support!
Sponsorship: For sponsorship information or to purchase tickets/tables offline, please see the following materials and contact Dana Spain at dana@phillypaws.org with any questions.
About PAWS: PAWS, Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society, is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to saving Philadelphia’s homeless, abandoned, and unwanted animals. PAWS is Philadelphia’s largest rescue and is working to make it a place in which every healthy and treatable pet is guaranteed a home. From 2005 through 2008, PAWS raised the “save rate” at the city shelter — which took in approximately 30,000 animals each year — from 11% to 60%. PAWS rescues animals that are in the greatest danger of being euthanized at the city’s animal control shelter and places them either up for adoption or into temporary foster homes. Through its adoption locations, special events, and foster care network, PAWS finds loving homes for thousands of animals each year. Support for PAWS funds lifesaving programs such as adoption and foster care, low-cost vaccinations, spay/neuter surgeries, and other efforts, all of which reduce and will ultimately eliminate the unnecessary killing of Philadelphia’s homeless animals.
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