"I only drink Champagne on two occasions-when I am in love and when I am not."

~ Coco Chanel

Immerse yourself in the storied world of stunning estates, lush vineyards, legendary cellars, and delicious Champagnes with a customized excursion to the picturesque region of Champagne, France.

For the aficionado of top-of-the-line bubbly, this travel experience is the Holy Grail. The highlight is VIP visits to two Moet Hennessy Maisons, with tastings-and includes airfare for two, along with hotel stay, and select meals.

As part of this pilgrimage to the birthplace of the world's most loved Champagnes you will take a special tour and enjoy tastings at two of the following iconic luxury Moet Hennessy brands: Moet & Chandon, Dom Perignon, Veuve Clicquot, Ruinart, or Krug.

The winning bidder will uncork a holiday that includes:

• Two round-trip business class flights to France
• VIP tours and tastings at two Moet Hennessy Maisons
• Two-night stay at a nearby hotel selected by Moet Hennessy
• One dinner and one lunch
• Transfers between the hotels and Moet Maisons

This is truly a priceless, once-in-a-lifetime experience, courtesy of Moet Hennessy USA and Breakthru Beverage Group.

Restrictions: Valid through 4/30/2020. Arrangements subject to availability and blackout dates may apply. Three-to-six-month lead time recommended. Choice of Maison dependent upon travel dates. Must be 18 or older.

This amazing package is courtesy of Patrick O'Connell, one of this year's CIA Leadership Award honorees. It includes:

• One night stay for four in the Claiborne House/Presidential Suite
• Dinner for four at the Kitchen Table

The Presidential Suite is a 3,600-square-foot cottage named in honor of the late food writer and cookbook author Craig Claiborne. It features two bedrooms, 2½ baths, living room, dining room, media room, and library containing many of Claiborne's books and memorabilia from his illustrious career at The New York Times. The house, built in 1899, looks out on a charming herb and cutting garden. In the rear of the house a two-story veranda overlooks a private garden. The House is an ideal venue for two couples traveling together.

As if that weren't enough, four of you will delight in a once-in-a-lifetime dinner at the Kitchen Table in the three-Michelin-star restaurant at the Inn. Nestled aside a baronial fireplace in the kitchen itself, the Kitchen Table allows you to be as much a part of the action going on around you as you like. Guests who have the good fortune of dining at the Kitchen Table liken the experience to dinner and a movie.

Restrictions: Valid through 4/19/2020. Based on availability, Sunday-Thursday only. Not valid on holidays or during May or October. Dining portion of package does not include beverages, tax, and gratuity.

With stunning Newport, RI as the backdrop, spend three luxurious and delectable days at Castle Hill Inn, an exclusive Relais & Châteaux property set on 40 acres overlooking Narragansett Bay. Not only will you dine on exquisite food personally prepared for you by the finest chefs-some of whom happen to be CIA graduates-but you'll also enjoy a private cooking class, spa treatments, and a tour one of Newport's iconic mansions. All the while, you'll be enjoying a stay at one of the Northeast's most luxurious inns. The high bidder will experience:

• Three-night stay for two in a beachfront accommodation at the Castle Hill Inn
• Private and personalized cooking class with Chef Casey Riley '91, a CIA graduate and current COO of Newport Harbor Corporation
• Dinner for two with wine pairings at Castle Hill Inn prepared by CIA graduate Brittany Botelho '15 under the direction of Executive Chef Lou Rossi, with wine commentary provided by Director of Restaurants Anthony Boi
• Dinner for two at 22 Bowen's Wine Bar and Grill and meet Executive Chef Walter Slater
• Two 60-minute spa treatments at The Retreat at Castle Hill by Farmaesthetics
• "In the Garden" tour with Castle Hill Inn Executive Chef Lou Rossi (seasonal)
• "Behind the Scenes" tour with Castle Hill Inn Managing Director Brian Young
• Two tickets for a historic Newport Mansion tour

Restrictions: Valid through 4/30/2020. Sunday-Thursday only, based on availability. Must reserve four weeks in advance. Excludes holidays and 7/1/2019-9/2/2019.

2019 Honoree Will Guidara, a founder of the hospitality group Make It Nice, creates guest experiences focused on extraordinary food and gracious hospitality. You'll have time to enjoy New York City from your base in the arty neighborhood near North Madison Park (NoMad). But your Michelin-star meals at Eleven Madison Park and The NoMad will certainly be highlights! This extraordinary package includes:

• Two-night stay for two in an Atelier Room at the NoMad Hotel, a beautifully restored Beaux-Arts building where the rooms and suites are individually furnished and inspired by Parisian sensibilities
• Dinner for two including wine pairings at three-Michelin-star Eleven Madison Park on Friday night
• Dinner for two at the one-Michelin-star NoMad on Saturday night
• Two tickets to The Magician, a mind-blowing display of magic, mystery, and deception starring famed illusionist Dan White, on Saturday night in the Johnston Room of the NoMad Hotel

Restrictions: NoMad Dinner-Includes all food and beverage up to $220. Gratuity is not included. NoMad Hotel-Valid through 4/18/2020 and is subject to availability and blackout dates.

You remember what it feels like when the deep powder beckons-so it's never too early to start planning your next ski vacation. With this personalized ski package in Utah, you will not only experience great skiing, but you will also get to know the vice president of food and beverage and corporate chef at Stein Eriksen Lodge-known as the world's best ski hotel-spending time with him both in the dining room and out on the slopes! You'll also have two round-trip flights on JetBlue Airways that you can use to fly to Utah for this getaway.

The fabulous getaway includes:

• Three-night stay for two in a deluxe room during the 2019-2020 or 2020-2021 ski seasons at Stein Eriksen Lodge, Utah's only five-star hotel
• Four single-day adult lift passes to Deer Valley Resort
• Opportunity to ski with CIA graduate and VP of Food & Beverage/Corporate Chef Zane Holmquist '91 and have lunch together. Or, if you are more the drink-wine-and-watch-the-snow-fall-on-the-slopes kind of person, join Chef Holmquist for a seven course-tasting menu for two and a tasting of seven wines with the chef and a member of the Lodge's sommelier team.
• Two round-trip flights on JetBlue between any two domestic cities with nonstop or connecting JetBlue-operated service

Restrictions: Lodge-Valid through 4/20/2021. Excludes holiday periods or blackout dates, which include Christmas/New Years, MLK Weekend, Sundance, and Presidents' Week. Ski/Lunch or Dinner-Based on Chef Holmquist's schedule and availability. Please contact the chef at least 30 days in advance to schedule.

JetBlue Airways-Valid through 4/18/2020. Subject to availability; seats may not be available on all flights. Service between some cities is not available on a nonstop or connecting basis. Terms and conditions governing travel certificates apply. Blackout dates apply. Taxes and fees not included. Cannot be redeemed for Mint or Even More Space seats. Two checked bags per traveler are included; additional bags are $100. each. Additional restrictions apply.

The Patina Restaurant Group was built on the belief that culinary excellence is an art form. The founders-Chef Joachim Splichal and celebrated restaurateur and CIA Life Trustee Emeritus Nick Valenti-shared a common vision of a premium, world-class restaurant and food service company. Now you can stand side-by-side with a professional chef from this iconic company as the chef teaches you the tricks of the trade-Patina style! This once-in-a-lifetime experience includes a trio of personal and immersive classes, each for four people, focusing on the recipes and techniques of three different cuisine types.

You and your three friends or family members will learn:

• French Classics with Executive Chef Franck Deletrain from Brasserie 8½ in Midtown Manhattan
• Pizza and Pasta with Executive Chef Jarett Appell from Stella 34 Trattoria in Macy's Herald Square
• Modern Italian Desserts with CIA graduate Pastry Chef Richard Capizzi '00 from Lincoln Ristorante at Lincoln Center

Each of the three classes-in the host chef's restaurant-lasts three to four hours and includes wine pairings with each dish you prepare. Tax and gratuity are also included.

Restrictions: Valid through 10/31/2019. Blackout dates include April 20 & 21; May 11, 12, & 27; and September 2.

This amazing experience is for the ultimate Bourbon drinker! During your Kentucky Bourbon Trail Experience you will enjoy a sampling of iconic distillery tours and tastings on what's known as the "South Route" of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Distillery Tours and Tastings at Stitzel-Weller, Maker's Mark, Jim Beam, Lunch, Private Tour Leader, 3-Night Stay with Airfare for 2

This Experience Includes:

• Stitzel-Weller Distillery Exclusive Before Hours Tour and Tasting of Bulleit Bourbon for 2
• Maker's Mark Distillery Tour, Tasting for 2 and Bottles to Dip in Wax
• Lunch for 2 in Bardstown
• Jim Beam Distillery Tour and Tasting for 2
• Private Custom Experience in a Luxury SUV
• 3-night stay in a standard guest room at the Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott, or comparable
• Round-trip coach class airfare for 2 from within the 48 contiguous U.S. to Louisville, KY
• Booking & concierge service

Stitzel-Weller Exclusive Tour & Tasting - Your tour starts when your tour leader arrives at the hotel with a luxury SUV to take your party of two in style to your first stop. Originally opened on Derby Day in 1935, Stitzel-Weller is home to Bulleit Bourbon, a Diageo brand of Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey that is characterized by its high rye content and aged for at least six years.

Maker's Mark Tour & Tasting - Maker's Mark is a beautiful distillery in Kentucky, nestled along Whisky Creek. The tour explores the distillery and warehouses and ends in a well-appointed tasting room. Each of you will receive a 375 ml bottle of Maker's Mark to hand-dip in their iconic red wax. Maker's Mark has one of the most recognizable package designs in the liquor industry.

Lunch for 2 - Enjoy lunch in historic Bardstown, listed as one of the 100 Best Small Towns in America and known for its southern charm.

Jim Beam Tour & Tasting - Jim Beam is one of the largest distilleries in the world and the #1 bourbon in the world. They claim if they stopped production today they have enough bourbon aging in their warehouses to meet demand for the next twenty years. Brands include Jim Beam Straight Bourbon, Booker's, Baker's, Basil Hayden, Knob Creek, Devil's Cut, Old Tub, Red Stag, Jim Beam Honey and Knob Creek Smoked Maple. Enjoy a tour of the distillery, warehouse, bottling line, and a small museum of commemorative decanters.

Restrictions: Blackouts: Derby Week and Bourbon Festival. Hotel Accommodations: Enjoy a 3-night stay in a standard guest room in hotel accommodations such as the Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott or comparable, in Louisville. Airfare:
This package includes round-trip coach class service for two from any major metropolitan airport in the 48 contiguous United States to Louisville, KY, subject to availability. Airfare must be booked within one year from the date of purchase. Airfare taxes and a $25 per person processing fee are the responsibility of the purchaser. Blackout dates: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's weeks. Additional Restrictions: Must be booked a minimum of 60 days in advance. Reservations are subject to availability. Certificates cannot be replaced if lost, stolen or destroyed. All purchases are non-refundable. Packages cannot be resold. Suggested retail value is calculated using tariff air rates and rack room rates. Ground transportation is not included unless where specified.

Make your two-night escape to Glenmere Mansion amidst the rolling hills of the lower Hudson Valley in New York. The Gilded Age retreat of the Goelet family, Glenmere was once one of America's finest country homes, hosting royalty, aristocracy, and leading artists. Set amidst rolling hills and overlooking the tranquil waters of Glenmere Lake, it has been reborn as a premier luxury hotel and spa. With 18 exclusive guest rooms, two superb restaurants, formal gardens, and exceptional recreational facilities, Glenmere is a model of refined relaxation.

The moment you see the sun glinting off the Italian villa-style façade of the mansion, you'll be enveloped by the magic that is Glenmere. The lucky high bidder will have the pleasure of enjoying:

• A two-night stay for two in a beautiful Superior King Room, featuring a king-size bed, fireplace, soaking tub, and separate stall shower
• A one-hour duet massage in Glenmere's world-class spa
• One romantic three-course dinner for two in either the fine-dining candlelit Supper Room or more casual Frog's End Tavern
• Full-service breakfast for two each morning
• A private tour
• Welcome bellinis

A proud member of Relais & Châteaux, Glenmere Mansion has been featured in Architectural Digest, The Robb Report, Departures, and Travel + Leisure.

Restrictions: Valid through 12/31/2021. Subject to availability. Excludes holidays and dates restricted by Glenmere Mansion. Adults only. Does not include tax, tips, or alcohol. Guests are responsible for any additional food and beverages, and all additional charges incurred.

Renowned Chef Michael Lomonaco and prominent wine expert Kevin Zraly directed the culinary and wine programs at the iconic Windows on the World restaurant in the World Trade Center. Now Chef Lomonaco, one of the original Food Network and Travel Channel chef personalities, and Kevin Zraly, recipient of the James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award and founder and teacher of the Windows on the World Wine School, are joining forces once again to create this one-of-a-kind dining experience at Chef Lomonaco's award-winning Porter House Bar and Grill, a contemporary American restaurant in Manhattan's Columbus Circle. This package includes:

• A very special three-course chef's menu dinner for six
• Five paired wines-including some from Kevin Zraly's private cellar
• Discussion of wines with Kevin Zraly to enhance the experience

Restrictions: Valid through 4/18/2020. Subject to restaurant availability. Blackout dates apply, including the month of December and all major holidays. Tax and gratuity are not included.

You and three friends will experience the cuisine of CIA graduate and Michelin-awarded Chef Ben Pollinger '97 at his new restaurant The Hill, in Closter, NJ. Chef Pollinger will prepare an intimate customized tasting menu with wine pairings just for you-and he'll give each of you a personalized copy of his book, School of Fish, a 2015 International Association of Culinary Professionals Cookbook Awards finalist.

With The Hill, Pollinger returns to his home state after earning a Michelin star and three-star review from The New York Times as a chef in New York City. His new endeavor features elevated dining in a casual environment with a menu of fine seafood, steaks, game, and vegetable-centric options. Just opened in 2018, it has already earned a Diners' Choice Award from OpenTable. Your experiences at The Hill will include:

• Tasting menu for four people personally prepared by Chef Pollinger, with wine pairings
• Four personalized copies of Chef Pollinger's book, School of Fish

Restrictions: Valid through 4/18/2020. Based on availability. Call for reservations. Not valid on holidays or the month of December. Does not include gratuity.

Imagine yourself inside a bakery, surrounded with the intoxicating aromas of butter, sugar, vanilla, chocolate, cinnamon?you gaze at the stunning creations in the display cases, wishing you could create these works of art yourself.

Now you-and five of your best friends-have the chance to learn to create the beautiful cupcake icings at the iconic Magnolia Bakery. You'll learn some of the bakery's favorite icing techniques, including inscriptions and flowers, and you'll each take home six beautiful cupcakes you've decorated yourself!

In 1996, Magnolia Bakery opened its first location on a quiet street corner in the heart of New York City's West Village. From its inception, it has been cherished for its classic American baked goods, vintage décor, and warm, inviting atmosphere. Today, Magnolia Bakery can be found in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, Washington, DC, and eight international locations.

This package includes a cupcake icing lesson at the bakery's Upper West Side location at 200 Columbus Avenue in New York City.

Aspire to be like Magnolia Bakery's General Manager Sarah Wallace-2013 CIA graduate and 2019 Leadership Awards Guest Chef-and create the cupcakes of your dreams!

Restrictions: Class-Valid through 4/18/2020. Must schedule at least one month in advance. Times and dates are subject to discretion of management. Does not include gratuity.

Gift certificates-Valid through 4/18/2020. Please place order at least two weeks in advance.

Take a journey through Spain by experiencing its famous tapas and exceptional wines, here in America at Barcelona Wine Bar!

Barcelona Wine Bar is a warm and welcoming tapas bar with a menu that's focused on clean flavors, seasonal ingredients, and rustic small plate presentations. It boasts one of the largest Spanish wine programs in the U.S. Enjoy a four-course dinner for four with wines paired by Barcelona Vice President of Beverage and CIA graduate Gretchen Thomas '05, as well as a special Spanish Wine Tutorial led by a Barcelona sommelier. This is guaranteed to be a mouthwatering and educational experience! Olé!

Restrictions: Valid through 4/19/2020. Does not include tax or gratuity. Valid Monday-Saturday at any Barcelona Wine Bar location. Locations available in CO, CT, GA, MA, NC, PA, TN, VA, and DC. Subject to availability. Minimum three-week notice required when booking.

A Classic Coach Limo will transport you and your date to and from Crew Restaurant in Poughkeepsie, NY. You will enjoy a custom four-course meal with wine pairings expertly prepared by CIA graduate and Crew owner Tom Kacherski '01, who has created a casual and modern environment with a passionate dedication to local and organic fare.

Restrictions: Limo travel is from and back to one location within a 30-mile radius of Crew Restaurant. Dinner reservations are subject to chef's availability. Reservations must be made at least one week in advance. Valid through 4/18/2020. Excludes holidays. Gratuity is not included for either the limo service or dinner.

Your taste buds will love this double-barreled Chicago-based package. The winning bidder gets both a private VIP tour and culinary beer tasting for two at Moody Tongue Brewing Company hosted by CIA graduate and Brewmaster Jared Rouben '06, and dinner for two at The Lobby in The Peninsula Chicago.

Moody Tongue Brewing Company has quickly earned a reputation as one of America's top craft breweries. Rouben's unique "culinary brewing" style forges the connection between the kitchen and brewery. He builds recipes for beer in the same manner a chef would for a dish, using cooking methods he honed at the CIA with exceptional seasonal ingredients to produce exciting, balanced beers in several popular styles.

The Peninsula is "where Eastern graciousness meets with a Midwestern hospitality," and The Lobby restaurant is known to both Chicago residents and out-of-towners for its memorable Contemporary American menu.

Restrictions: The Lobby-Valid through 4/18/2020, any night of the week, based on availability. Alcoholic beverages not included. Not redeemable for cash. Cannot be replaced or refunded. Any unused portion is non-refundable.

Moody Tongue-Valid through 11/30/2019. Tours are offered Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30, 3:00, and 4:30 p.m.

Table hop in downtown Denver courtesy of CIA graduate and noted chef Lon Symensma '99. You'll have the luxury of enjoying a progressive dinner for two-a spectacular chef's tasting menu-at three highly acclaimed restaurants in his ChoLon Restaurant Concepts portfolio.

• Begin at Cho77, a casual eatery focused on popular pan-Asian street food
• Move to LeRoux, the newest concept in the growing ChoLon empire, named in honor of Chef Symensma's mentor at the CIA, retired Professor Xavier Le Roux
• Finish at ChoLon Bistro, Chef Symensma's flagship pan-Asian restaurant

All three restaurants are within one block of each other at 16th Street and Blake, so you can enjoy the stroll from one restaurant to another once you are downtown!

Restrictions: Valid through 5/1/2020. Reservations must be made at least one week in advance and are subject to availability at each restaurant. All three locations must be visited consecutively, in the order noted, on the same day. The menu served will be at the discretion of the chef, taking into consideration allergies and dietary preferences. Gratuity is not included.

Get two experiences in one at BLACKBARN in Manhattan's NOMAD district with this package: The BLACKBARN Soufflé Experience and Chef's Table Dinner for Four.

CIA graduate John Doherty '78 is chef-owner of BLACKBARN in Manhattan's NOMAD district. After serving as executive chef of the renowned Waldorf=Astoria for many years, the esteemed Chef Doherty has created a restaurant that provides spectacular food and extraordinary service in a warm, rustic environment.

Chef Doherty will welcome four of you into his kitchen, where he will saber a bottle of Champagne then lead you through a hands-on dessert soufflé-making experience. Then, it's off to the Chef's Table, where Chef Doherty and his team will prepare a five-course tasting menu with wine pairings for all of you. The Chef's Table menu changes every month, offering the best of what local farmers have to offer. Dining in the kitchen offers an added element of entertainment not found anywhere else. The chefs move stealth-like in the kitchen around you, creating one dish after another in rapid sequence.

"The Chef's Table gives me the chance to not only cook from my heart but to interact with my guests in a more intimate setting," Chef Doherty says.

Restrictions: Valid through 4/18/2020. Date to be mutually acceptable to guest and BLACKBARN. Does not include tax or host-selected gratuity.

Now this is an experience you'll be telling your grandchildren about!

You walk into the newly remodeled state-of-the-art kitchen of New York City's two-Michelin-star Aquavit. Acclaimed Executive Chef Emma Bengtsson greets you. Together, you and your guests coordinate a fabulous multiple-course chef's tasting menu dinner. The restaurant's sommelier will be there to introduce the wine and beverage pairings - and you and your guests will sit down in the private dining room to the most memorable meal of your life!

The celebrated Chef Bengtsson joined the Aquavit team as Executive Pastry Chef in 2010, and in the spring of 2014 assumed the role of Executive Chef. Just a few months later, her work garnered a second Michelin star for Aquavit, making her the second female chef in the U.S. to run a two-star kitchen and the first ever Swedish female chef to do so.

Aquavit is the only world-class modern Nordic restaurant in the United States. Its offerings are built on the cornerstones of Sweden's 500-year-old culinary tradition. The country is surrounded by water, providing an abundance of seafood, and the land is covered by forests rich in game, berries, mushrooms and other wild foods. The signature Nordic flavor profile is a balance between sweet and salt.

"Pure bliss," is the way the Michelin Guide describes Chef Bengtsson's menu - and this experience will have you walking on air!

Restrictions: Valid 10/1/2019 through 5/1/2020. Valid for 6-10 guests on Friday and Saturday evenings only. Blackout dates include holidays and the month of December. Gratuity not included.

Visit the sweetest city in America where all the streetlights look just like Hershey Kisses, and there are so many things to do! You'll stay at The Hotel Hershey, known for its refined elegance, signature service, and abundant amenities. Situated high atop the town of Hershey, PA, this 1930s landmark has been recognized with the Forbes Four-Star Award and the Award of Excellence from Historic Hotels of the World. This exclusive and personalized package includes:

• Two-night stay for two at the historic Hotel Hershey, one of the most prestigious and historic hotels in America
• Private dinner for two personally created by Hotel Hershey Executive Chef David Yeo. This seven-course dinner will be paired with four wines to create a truly amazing dining experience
• Admission for two to Hersheypark
• Admission for two to Hershey Trolley Works
• Admission for two to The Hershey Story Museum and the beautiful Hershey Gardens (in season)

Restrictions: Valid through 4/30/2020.

Four Daniel Boulud restaurants. Six guests. Six courses, each paired with beverages. That adds up to one unforgettable evening! You and five friends are going to work your way through dining and drinks at four of Daniel Boulud's famed New York City restaurants:

• 1st stop: Bar Boulud for a drink and charcuterie for you and your guests
• 2nd stop: Café Boulud, for two dinner courses, each paired with sommelier-selected wines
• 3rd stop: Boulud Sud, for two more dinner courses with sommelier-selected wine pairings....but you're not done yet....
• 4th stop: DANIEL, where you'll end the evening with cheese and dessert, paired with wines hand-selected by the sommelier

Restrictions: Valid through April 30, 2020. Does not include gratuity or transportation between restaurants.

Slip into another world when you visit historic Cape May - a charming Victorian town situated on the pristine beaches of the Jersey Shore. Stay in luxury at The Virginia Hotel, an impeccably restored landmark building that melds classic charm with modern-day amenities, just a half-block from the Atlantic Ocean beach! Sit and chat on the front porch enjoying cocktails and watch the horse-drawn carriages roll by as you feel the salty seaside breeze. Enjoy sophisticated dining with a fresh, innovative menu at The Ebbitt Room at The Virginia Hotel.

CIA graduate and Executive Chef of The Ebbitt Room, Jason Hanin '95, will personally guide you through the 62-acre Beach Plum Farm, a working farm rooted in sustainable practices that produces over 100 kinds of fruits and vegetables, chickens, eggs, and Berkshire hogs for many Cape May restaurants, including The Ebbitt Room. You'll be fascinated as Chef Hanin explains how the farm's products inspire him in the creation of the restaurant's menus.

This item includes:

• A two-night stay at The Virginia Hotel
• A three-course dinner for two at The Ebbitt Room
• Personalized walking tour of the 62-acre working Beach Plum Farm led by Executive Chef Jason Hanin '95

Restrictions: Valid through 5/1/2020. The Virginia Hotel - Subject to availability. Not valid June through September or on holiday or special event weekends as determined by the hotel. Guests must meet the hotel minimum stay requirement. Ebbitt Room-Alcohol, tax, and server gratuity on actual meal value are not included. Walking Tour-Must be scheduled in advance.