James Beard, acclaimed cookbook author and teacher, was a champion of American cuisine who educated and mentored generations of professional chefs and food enthusiasts. Winners will enjoy a private dinner party for 12 in the exclusive 4th-floor private dining room of the famous James Beard House in historic Greenwich Village. Enjoy an intimate reception followed by a special 5- to 7-course tasting menu created by a guest chef, with wine pairings for each course expertly chosen by the featured chef or restaurant's sommelier. The evening will conclude with an exclusive meet and greet with the evening's chef and team from a nationally or internationally celebrated restaurant.

This package includes:

• Private dinner party for 12 people in the exclusive 4th-floor private dining room of the famous James Beard House in historic Greenwich Village, New York City
• Intimate reception with hors doeuvres, Champagne, wines, or other specialty beverages, served in the privacy of the boardroom overlooking the Beard House garden
• Special 5- to 7-course tasting menu created by a guest chef, with wine pairings for each course expertly chosen by the featured chef or restaurant's sommelier
• Exclusive meet and greet with the evening's chef and team from a nationally or internationally celebrated restaurant
• Winspire booking & concierge service
• Can be redeemed through 2022