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A Tasteful Pursuit

Chefs on Tour for Childhood Hunger

The food and company of the country’s hottest chefs. The luxury of ultra-premium wines. The thrill of an auction of truly covetous items. All on one evening, and all to benefit our work to end childhood hunger.

Delicious dinner from A Tasteful PursuitShare Our Strength’s A Tasteful Pursuit® presented by Lexus is a unique dinner series that features the nation’s hottest chefs joining together to make sure no child in America grows up hungry. As they tour the country, these amazing chefs create delicious, multi-coursed dinners paired with ultra-premium wines at some of the country’s finest dining establishments. Guests enjoy the company of these chefs during their dinners and participate in auctions featuring one-of-a-kind culinary, travel and lifestyle items.

In 2007, the culinary community’s collective talent, generosity and dedication helped raise $600,000 for our efforts to surround children with the nutritious food they need to learn, grow and thrive.

The 2008 tour will include award winning chefs from around the country and make stops at some of the hottest culinary destinations.

Find Out More

You won’t want to miss these incredible dining experiences. Purchase your tickets today. Click on a city below to see the details about the event.

Date City Restaurant
January 28th Palm Beach, FL Café Boulud at the Brazilian Court Hotel
February 28th Seattle, WA The Herbfarm
March 30th Kansas City, MO The American Restaurant
April 28th New York, NY Artisanal Fromagerie, Bistro and Wine Bar
May 15th Washington, DC Charlie Palmer Steak House
June 1st Nashville, TN The Hermitage Hotel
July 27th Cleveland, OH Lola Bistro
August 4th Detroit, MI Saltwater
August 17th Dallas, TX Stephan Pyles
September 22nd Boston, MA The Exchange Center

Touring Chefs

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From top left to bottom right: Michelle Bernstein, Michy’s (Miami), Aaron Sanchez, Centrico and Paladar (New York), Bradford Thompson, formerly of Mary Elaine’s at the Phoenician (Scottsdale), Celina Tio, The American Restaurant (Kansas City), Don Yamauchi, Bourbon Steak and SaltWater (Detroit) and Zach Bell, Café Boulud (Palm Beach).

Become a Participating Restaurant

If you represent a restaurant and are interested in participating or would like more information, please contact Joe Allegro.