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Over the weekend, the prestigious culinary community came together at Wölffer Estate Vineyard in Sagaponack, to honor Padma Lakshmi. The annual Chefs & Champagne fundraiser is literally the event of the Summer is hosted by the James Beard Foundation (JBF). JBF does an excellent job of celebrating and nurturing people who are making America’s food culture more diverse, delicious, and sustainable for everyone. In addition to Chefs & Champagne, JBF administers the James Beard Awards; grants scholarships for culinary students; produces national events like the Taste America tour, and creates educational programs for the culinary community and food lovers.

Speaking of food lovers, more than 35 chefs from around the country, gathered under the tent at Wölffer Estate Vineyard to feed about 900 foodies and philanthropists at Chefs & Champagne. Everyone was there to not only nosh on the many offerings, sip Champagne Boizel, wines, and ciders from Wölffer Estate Vineyard, but to celebrate Padma Lakshmi. JBF’s newest CEO Clare Reichenbach shared “It was fantastic to honor Padma Lakshmi and to recognize her inspiring contributions to the culinary community.”

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Padma Lakshmi, host and executive producer of Bravo’s James Beard Award-winning and Emmy award–winning Top Chef, will be the guest of honor at this year’s Chefs & Champagne on Saturday, July 28, 2018. Lakshmi is in good company, previous honorees include Julia Child, Martha Stewart, and Daniel Boulud, among others.

Lakshmi is a savvy businesswoman, having had multiple companies of her own, including the home décor line, The Padma Collection; and Padma’s Easy Exotic, a collection of frozen rice, lentils, and other culinary products. Last year, Lakshmi became an ambassador for the ACLU, focusing on women’s reproductive health and immigration issues. She is also co-founder of the Endometriosis Foundation of America. When asked about the prestigious honor, Lakshmi said, “I am excited to be joining the ranks of previous guests of honor such as Julia Child and Martha Stewart to support the foundation’s mission to make America’s food culture more delicious, diverse, and sustainable for everyone. Bringing attention to JBF scholarship, women’s leadership, and other impact programs aligns with many of the causes that are close to my heart.”

The annual fundraiser, which is held at Wölffer Estate Vineyard in Sagaponack, New York, is one of the most highly anticipated culinary events of the summer. During Chefs & Champagne, guests get the chance to sample food and drinks from more than 35 chefs, beverage masters, and artisanal purveyors. Champagne Boizel and Wölffer Estate wines will be served through the evening. As of today, chefs who have signed on to fête Padma are: Alex Baker, Yves, NYC; Emma Bengtsson, Aquavit, NYC; Janine Booth and Jeff McInnis, Root & Bone, NYC; Peter Botros, The Stone House at Clove Lakes, Staten Island, NY; PJ Calapa, Scampi, NYC; Adrienne Cheatham,

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Over the weekend, we headed out to the amazing beautiful Wölffer Estate Vineyard in Sagaponack, New York for the James Beard Foundation‘s 27th annual Chefs & Champagne summer fundraiser. One of our favorite events of the year. This year, the foundation honored multiple James Beard Foundation Award–winning chef, author and restaurateur Marcus Samuelsson. More than 1,000 filled the outdoor tent for a night of philanthropy, music, laughs, delicious cuisines from over 35 prestigious chefs, plus endless bubbly and wines from Wölffer Estate Vineyard and Champagne Barons de Rothschild.

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JBF to Honor Marcus Samuelsson at Chefs & Champagne NYC

by xoJohn

Summer is approaching, which means Chefs & Champagne is upon us. The annual fundraiser and tasting party, thrown by The James Beard Foundation (JBF), will take place on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at the Wölffer Estate Vineyard in Sagaponack, New York. This is one event not to be missed. During Chefs & Champagne guests are treated to an amazing culinary experience from more than 40 chefs, beverage masters, and artisanal purveyors. There is always a lot of Champagne and Wölffer Estate wines flowing through the magical evening. 

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The culinary community gathered on Saturday, July 23, to honor a very special guest. Daytime Emmy and multiple James Beard Foundation Award–winning chef, author and restaurateur John Besh was the guest of honor at the 26th annual Chefs & Champagne,  an event hosted by the James Beard Foundation.

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