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