LIVE AUCTION KICK-OFF

Shop and Dine, Luxe Edition

VIP Private Shopping Experience at Printemps New York + Champagne Toast + Dinner for 4 at Maison Passerelle with chef Gregory Gourdet

Printemps, the trendsetting luxury retailer that opened in Paris 1865, just landed in New York in a stunning Art Deco building at One Wall Street. Printemps New York reinterprets Parisian heritage with bold layers, textures and patterns, a maximalist and glamorous oasis.

In partnership with another trendsetter, Kent Hospitality Group, think Michelin 2-Star Saga and others, there are 5 fabulous dining spots throughout the store, including the flagship Maison Passerelle, all helmed by multiple James Beard Award winning chef, restaurateur, and cookbook author Gregory Gourdet.

Gourdet established his global reach at Kann, James Beard Award winner for Best New Restaurant in Portland, OR. At Maison Passerelle, Gourdet's menu weaves French, African and Asian influences, elements of the Diaspora and his own Haitian heritage. It's a singular and vibrant cuisine.

Enjoy this VIP Private Shopping Experience for up to 4 guests that is only available by invitation. In addition to private consultation and access, chef Gregory Gourdet will pay a visit with a Champagne toast. Then head to Maison Passerelle for dinner.

Package Includes:

• VIP Personal Shopping Experience for up to 4 guests
• Champagne Toast with chef Gregory Gourdet
• Dinner with Wine for 4 Guests

Based on Mutual Availability

Private Dinner for 18 at Gramery Tavern in New York City

James Beard Foundation and Union Square Hospitality Group are both celebrating 40 years, so we thought it fitting to offer this special dinner at their flagship restaurant.

Step into the iconic Gramercy Tavern for an unforgettable evening of warm hospitality, exceptional service, and seasonal American cuisine. Since opening in 1994, the restaurant has garnered numerous accolades including Three Stars from the New York Times, One Michelin-Star, and numerous James Beard Awards for Outstanding Restaurant, Outstanding Service, Outstanding Wine Service, Outstanding Chef, and Outstanding Pastry Chef. Constantly evolving, Gramercy Tavern has been named to the New York Times Best 100 Restaurants in NYC list the past two years.

Enjoy a memorable meal in the elegant private dining room featuring a multi-course collaborative menu from Executive Chef/Partner and JBF Outstanding Chef Michael Anthony and JBF Semifinalist and this year's Food & Wine Best New Chef Aretah Ettarh.

Package Includes:

• Dinner for 18 Guests in the Private Dining Room at Gramercy Tavern in NYC
• Standing Reception with Passed Bites, followed by Seated 4-Course Collaborative Menu with Wine Pairings from Executive Chef/Partner Michael Anthony and Chef de Cuisine Aretah Ettarh
• Tax and Gratuity Included

Available only Sundays and Mondays in the months of May, November and December.

No Restrictions Rest of the Year.

Final date of booking subject to approval based on existing event calendar and private dining room availability.

This LIVE AUCTION package will be available for bidding at our 2025 Gala for Good, on Friday, November 7th in New York City. If you are interested in placing a PROXY BID please reach out to the development team at development@jamesbeard.org

Maldives - Ultimate Island Destination

6-Night Stay at V Villas Maldives at Mirihi Island

Opening December 2025

Remote and achingly ethereal, The Maldives represent the ultimate island escape and reward anyone who makes the journey.

We invite you to indulge in this extraordinary trip to paradise. Be among the first guests to experience this new luxury boutique resort, opening December 2025 on the secluded Mirihi island in South Ari Atoll.

V Villas Maldives at Mirihi - MGallery Collection is an exclusive all-villa resort featuring 42 luxurious accommodations, designed to immerse guests in the natural beauty of the Indian Ocean. Named after the delicate Mirihi flower and rooted in Maldivian heritage, the resort embraces the art of quiet luxury with coral-stone textures, a signature spa and wellness sanctuary, refined dining venues including an overwater restaurant, and world-class diving and snorkeling among manta rays and whale sharks.

Just a 25-minute seaplane journey from Velana International Airport in Male, V Villas Maldives offers an intimate retreat where elegance meets sustainability, creating a serene sanctuary for meaningful connection.

Experience intimate boutique luxury surrounded by vibrant coral reefs, protected lagoons, and the untouched beauty of the Indian Ocean.

Package Includes:

• 6-Nights at V Villas Maldives at Mirihi - MGallery Collection in an Overwater Villa for 2 on the Secluded Island of Mirihi in South Ari Atoll
• Maldives Marine Adventures Included: Whale Shark Seeker Expedition, Snorkeling on Traditional Thari Boat, or Dolphin Sunset Cruise
• Full Board Dining at Dhon Vali Restaurant - Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Daily
• Sunset Cocktails at Stunning Venues, Muraka and Akoya Beach Lounge
• Round-trip Seaplane Transfers from Velana Airport in Male (just 25 minutes) Included

International flight not included.
Alcohol not included, except for sunset cocktails.

This LIVE AUCTION package will be available for bidding at our 2025 Gala for Good, on Friday, November 7th in New York City. If you are interested in placing a PROXY BID please reach out to the development team at development@jamesbeard.org

Chef Francis Mallmann Cooks for You!

Dinner for 12 at Faena New York

What an incredible opportunity to have global culinary icon Francis Mallmann prepare a special dinner for you and your guests!

This Argentine celebrity chef, author and restaurateur specializes in Patagonian cuisine, specifically asado live fire cooking, as explored in the first season of Netflix's Chef's Table, and countless other media outlets.

His partnership with hotel entrepreneur and visionary Alan Faena resulted in the sumptuous Los Feugos restaurant in Miami and now La Boca at the just-opened Faena New York in Chelsea.

Step into an unforgettable night of gastronomy and storytelling with chef Francis Mallmann himself. This dinner will take place in his intimate, gorgeous La Boca, a space that reflects chef Mallmann's Argentine roots and love of convivial, soulful dining.

But it's far from private! In fact, you'll take center stage, seated at the most coveted table, the centerpiece of La Boca, positioned with sweeping views of the dining room and beneath the iconic art. Live music, vibrant energy and brilliant jewel tones will fill your senses. You'll be the envy of the entire room!

Following dinner, your evening continues with drinks in The Living Room, and a rare opportunity to spend time with one of the world's most celebrated chefs.

Package Includes:

• Personalized Dinner for 12 Guests at La Boca by Francis Mallmann at Faena New York at their centerpiece table
• Multi-Course Menu with Curated Wine Pairings to be Cooked and Presented by Chef Francis Mallmann
• Post Dinner Drinks and Conversation with Chef Mallmann
  
  Dinner to be coordinated between winner and chef Francis Mallmann schedule.

This LIVE AUCTION package will be available for bidding at our 2025 Gala for Good, on Friday, November 7th in New York City. If you are interested in placing a PROXY BID please reach out to the development team at development@jamesbeard.org

Bike, Food, and Wine Tour with James Beard Award-Winning Chef Mary Sue Milliken

Umbria, Italy
2 Guests in Group

October 3 - 10, 2026

Savor Umbria, Italy's Green Heart, during an unforgettable seven-night adventure with James Beard Award-winning chef, restaurateur, and JBF trustee Mary Sue Milliken, co-founder of Los Angeles's iconic Border Grill and Top Chef Masters alum.

Home base will be the stunning Villa Battisole on Lake Trasimeno, a luxurious, expansive stone farmhouse with elegant art, custom woodwork, panoramic views and incomparable details.

Spend quality time with Chef Mary Sue, cycling, cooking, and celebrating the region's incredible Fall bounty, including the start of the olive harvest and the arrival of olio nuovo.

Each day will include a fully-supported bike ride, complete with cultural stops. Bikes and tour guides included. You can join, opt to ride in support van, or decide to spend time at the villa at your leisure.

The rest of the time will be dedicated to learning about local heritage and ingredients, through hands-on cooking sessions at Villa Battisole's large kitchen, and with meals and meetings with local chefs and producers.

All meals are included and wine served with dinners. Coffee and Gelato stops during rides.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to explore Umbria with chef Mary Sue Milliken. Buon Viaggio!

Cycling Vacation in Umbria Includes:

• 7 Nights in Villa Battisole - 1 Room for 2 Guests, Can Be 1 or 2 Beds
• Saturday, October 3 - Saturday, October 10, 2026
• Group Size 20. Villa Sleeps 16. Chef Mary Sue and Family Staying Nearby.
• Villa Luxury Amenities Include Pool, Bocce and Tennis Court, Gym, Air Conditioning, Outdoor Kitchen & Dining, and Much More
• Bikes - Carbon Road Bike or Hybrid Bike. E-Bikes Available with Advance Notice
• 3 Tour Guides with Support Vehicle During the Tour
• Cultural Visits with Local Producers
• All Meals
• Wine with Dinner, Coffee and Gelato Stops
• Group Transfer from Rome - Arrive 1-2 Days Prior to Acclimate

Airfare and Rome accommodations not included. Tips for tour guides not included.

This LIVE AUCTION package will be available for bidding at our 2025 Gala for Good, on Friday, November 7th in New York City. If you are interested in placing a PROXY BID please reach out to the development team at development@jamesbeard.org

Harlem Soiree Chez Alexander Smalls

Seated Dinner for 11 or Party for 21, Your Choice

Alexander Smalls, James Beard Award-winning chef, author, restaurateur, and raconteur extraordinaire invites you into his splendid home in Harlem, New York for a glorious evening of food, fellowship, and music.

Choose between a seated dinner for 11 with Alexander as your host or kick up your heels at a buffet party for 21.

Smalls was the visionary co-owner of Harlem's renowned restaurants, The Cecil and Minton's. The Cecil, named Esquire's Best New Restaurant in America, was New York City's first Afro-Asian-American restaurant. More recently, Smalls established Alkebulan, the world's first African dining hall in Dubai.

His past restaurants, Cafe Beulah, Sweet Ophelia's and Shoebox Cafe, left an indelible mark on the next generation of chefs. Over the past three decades, Smalls has traveled the world studying the foodways of the African diaspora, celebrating the rich heritage in his numerous books, including the James Beard Award-winning Between Harlem and Heaven and the groundbreaking collectionThe Contemporary African Kitchen: Home Cooking Recipes from the Leading Chefs of Africa.

Smalls is a Grammy and Tony award winner, and a world-renowned opera singer.

This is your chance to spend an evening with the illustrious culinary icon, enjoy personally crafted dishes from Alexander and his team, and create memories to last a lifetime!

Package Includes:

• Special Private Experience with Culinary Maestro Alexander Smalls at his Private Residence in Harlem, New York
• Seated Multi-Course Tasting Menu with Cocktails and Wines for up to 11 or Fabulous Buffet Party for 21…Winner's Choice!

Dinner to take place in 2026. Date and time to be coordinated with the winner and Alexander Smalls.

The Thrill of Thailand

9-Day Exploration of Bangkok, Hua Hin, and Phuket for 2

Thailand will ignite your senses with its rich culture and natural beauty. From the bustling metropolis of Bangkok to the stunning beaches, ornate temples, and charming historic villages, you have much to explore.

Your journey starts in Bangkok for 3 nightst the five-star luxury VIE Hotel Bangkok icluding dinner at the Michelin one-starred French restaurant Signature. Your next stop is Hua Hin, a beachside village popular with Bangkok residents located three hours south. You'll enjoy a 3-night stay at 5-star V Villas Hua Hin, a luxury boutique hotel with poolside villas, private beach access, and 24-hour butler service. Conclude your journey for 2 glorious nights at 5-star V Villas Phuket. Rising above sea level with panoramic views across the Andaman Sea. Immersed in nature, your private pool villa hideaway awaits.

Thailand Luxury Trip for 2 Guests Includes:

VIE Hotel Bangkok - MGallery Collection

• 3-Night Stay in Deluxe 2-Story Suite, Including Daily Breakfast
• VIE Spa 60-Minute Customized Treatment for 2
• 8-Course Flower Bouquet Menu at 1 Michelin-Star Signature restaurant

V Villas Hua Hin - MGallery Collection

• 3-Night Stay at V Villas Hua Hin, Including Daily Breakfast
• Round-Trip Ground Transportation Between Bangkok and Hua Hin
• Monsoon Valley VIP Wine Experience - Vineyard Jeep Tour, Biking, Grand Wine Tasting, and 4-Course Thai Dinner at Villazzo
• V Spa Treatment

V Villas Phuket - MGallery Collection

• 2-Night Stay in a One-Bedroom Sea View Villa, Including Daily Breakfast
• Welcome Cocktails at Akoya Star Lounge
• Thai Cooking Class
• Choice of Spa Treatment or Sound Bath Healing Session
• Round-Trip Airport Transfers from Phuket International Airport in a Mercedes-Benz

International and domestic flights not included. Valid for 2 years.

This LIVE AUCTION package will be available for bidding at our 2025 Gala for Good, on Friday, November 7th in New York City. If you are interested in placing a PROXY BID please reach out to the development team at development@jamesbeard.org

Beard House Dinner with James Beard Award Winner

Private Dinner for 24 with Chef Gabriel Kreuther

Celebrate our 40 Years with an exceptional private dinner at the legendary James Beard House presented by world-renowned chef, restaurateur, and James Beard Award Winner chef Gabriel Kreuther of his eponymous New York City Restaurant.

Since opening in 1986, the Beard House has been showcasing our culinary legacy, and we can't think of a more appropriate chef and friend of the Foundation to help us mark our special year.

Celebrated for a luxurious, seasonal cuisine reflective of chef Kreuther's Alsatian heritage and his New York point of view, Restaurant Gabriel Kreuther earned 2-Michelin Stars, Forbes 5-Stars, Relais & Chateaux and Les Grandes Tables du Monde distinctions, to name just a few.

Settle into the James Beard House , our elegant 1843 townhouse and the original home of James Beard himself, for what is sure to be a meal for the ages.

Package Includes:

• Private Dinner for up to 24 Guests in the Historic James Beard House in New York City presented by chef Gabriel Kreuther of Restaurant Gabriel Kreuther in NYC
• Standing Reception with Canapés and Champagne in the Greenhouse or Garden (Weather Dependent), followed by Seated 4-Course Dinner with Wines on the Second Floor

Beard House has stairs leading from entrance as well as main dining room. Not ADA compliant

Dinner to take place in 2026 and coordinated with winner and chef availability.

This LIVE AUCTION package will be available for bidding at our 2025 Gala for Good, on Friday, November 7th in New York City. If you are interested in placing a PROXY BID please reach out to the development team at development@jamesbeard.org

Canyon Ranch Retreat

4 Days/3 Nights for 4 Guests

The Berkshires, MA or Tucson, AZ

Canyon Ranch is the global leader in destination wellness experiences, drawing from ancient wisdom and modern technology, a personalized guest approach, with immersive programs in natural settings, and a focus on gaining insight, skills, and motivation that leads to lasting personal transformation.

Experience three unforgettable nights at one of Canyon Ranch's award-winning destinations. Indulge in a world-class, all-inclusive stay that nurtures every aspect of your well-being. Guests can enjoy everything from luxurious spa treatments to expert-led fitness
classes, nutrition coaching, outdoor adventures, health services, spiritual wellness, and so much more.

Your group of four will stay in a spacious two-bedroom suite with living room, designed for comfort and connection, while enjoying an immersive experience that blends luxury accommodations with world-class wellness programming.

Your visit will include a private culinary experience with the resort's corporate chef Pete Ghione designed around wellness and flavor, complementing the restorative focus of your stay.

Select your destination, either Tucson, the flagship property in the Sonoran Desert, or the serene Berkshires oasis in Lenox, MA. Canyon Ranch Austin, a 600-acre resort with residences, will open in Late 2026, in case you want to wait that long!

This Luxury Wellness Retreat for 4 Includes:

• 4-Day / 3-Night Stay for 4 Guests (Two Rooms; Shared Living Space where applicable)
• Stay on property until 5 pm day of departure
• Destination Canyon Ranch Tucson, AZ or Canon Ranch Lenox, MA
• Exclusive Culinary Experience with Corporate Chef Pete Ghione
• $600 Credit Per Guest for Spa & Health Services
• Unlimited Access to World-Class Wellness Amenities and Retreat Programming

Transportation not included. Destination at winner's choice and subject to availability.

This LIVE AUCTION package will be available for bidding at our 2025 Gala for Good, on Friday, November 7th in New York City. If you are interested in placing a PROXY BID please reach out to the development team at development@jamesbeard.org

Luxury Farm Stay in Sonoma

Exclusive 120-Acre Farm Stay Experience in Healdsburg, CA

4-Night Ranch Stay for 12-Guests in Two Luxury Villas

NewTree Ranch is where luxury and heartfelt hospitality meet. Lose yourself in the majesty of the Redwoods and the serenity of 120-acres of rolling hills, minutes from downtown Healdsburg, in California.

This is a ranch buyout, and includes two well-appointed villas with modern design and luxury amenities for 4 nights.

The property features two exclusive private rental villas: The Estate Villa and The Barn Villa - along with a private lake, horse stables, animal sanctuary, organic gardens, solar-heated pool, outdoor glamping tent, and more.

Immerse yourself in all the activities that NewTree Ranch offers, from holistic mind, body and soul experiences, to garden, agriculture, and art focused sessions, and so much more. Don't forget the animals including a horse, donkey, chickens, cows, goats, cats and two golden retrievers. Feel free to bring your pet or even your horse!

Your stay includes a fabulous welcome dinner, and a seed-to-table rustic Italian dinner in the garden, prepared by a private chef.

The third dinner will be at The Matheson in downtown Healdsburg, chef-vintner Dustin Valette's Michelin-recognized ode to the culture and agriculture of Healdsburg and the surrounding region. Housed in the historic building that was once Dustin's great-grandfather's Snowflake Bakery, this tri-level modern restaurant features a craft cocktail bar, wine wall with 88 wines on tap, and stunning Plaza views.

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Enjoy an extraordinary private tasting at Stonestreet Estate Vineyard in their Upper Barn Vineyard. This is an exclusive experience, hosted at the owners' private hospitality space, located in the heart of the Upper Barn Vineyard at 1,800 feet elevation and near the top of the 5,500-acre property. Guests will have the opportunity to taste a set of library wines only available for this experience.

Don't miss this private ranch buyout, the ultimate wine country getaway.

Package Includes:

• 4-Night Buyout of NewTree Ranch in Healdsburg, CA for up to 12 guests
• The Estate Villa sleeps 8, The Barn Villa sleeps 4
• Pet Friendly
• Meals include Welcome Dinner and Rustic Italian Dinner in the Garden
• Daily self-service breakfast with eggs fresh from the coop
• Special Dinner at The Matheson in Healdsburg by Chef Dustin Valette
• Private Wine Tasting at Stonestreet Estate Vineyard, Upper Barn Experience
• Organic farm fresh produce for your entire stay
• Access to NewTree Ranch 120-Acre Indoor & Outdoor Facilities
• Curated Ranch Experiences
  
  Excludes Holidays and Subject to Availability.
  Must be completed in 2026.
  
  
  

This LIVE AUCTION package will be available for bidding at our 2025 Gala for Good, on Friday, November 7th in New York City. If you are interested in placing a PROXY BID please reach out to the development team at development@jamesbeard.org