A Tribute to Freds

For decades, Freds, located on the 9th floor of Barneys Department Store, was a New York fixture where the chic and inventive met the classics. With Freds' shuttering in 2020, acclaimed chef Mark Strausman now offers many of the Freds greatest hits at his new restaurant, Mark's Off Madison. But, for a night, the best of old New York and Mark's passionate reinvention of New York classics will be yours to enjoy at the Beard House. As an extra special touch, your dinner will include exceptional wine pairings curated from our Chair Emeritus Fred Seegal's private wine collection!

This private event for up to 24 Guests at the James Beard House includes:

• Private hors d'oeuvre reception and seated fabulous 4-course tasting menu courtesy of chef Mark Strausman
• Dinner will be held at the historic James Beard House in the West Village of New York City
• One-course pairing of Napa Valley red wine from Fred Seegal's own legendary private cellar of fine wines

Scheduling depending on mutually agreeable date for the winning bidder and featured participants.

*Live Auction packages are available for bidding at our 2022 Gala taking place the evening of November 11th in New York City. If you are interested in placing a proxy bid for any of these lots, please reach out to Nick Piccora at npiccora@jamesbeard.org so we can make arrangements with you.

Donated by Chef Mark Strausman and Chair Emeritus Fred Seegal

Get ready for the experience of a lifetime in the treasured Mendoza Province of Argentina at The Vines Resort & Spa at their Uco Valley winery. This package includes it all, from culinary experiences to spa treatments, from exploring the vineyard to riding with the gauchos!

During your stay, you will enjoy:

• Four nights in a luxurious One Bedroom Villa at The Vines Resort & Spa
• One Siete Fuegos Experience dinner for two at Argentine celebrity chef Francis Mallmann's famed restaurant
• Empanada-making class with one of Francis Mallmann's chefs
• Fresh, locally sourced breakfast each day of your stay
• Personalized blending session with The Vines winemaker to create your own wine blend
• A private wine tasting of nine of The Vines' highly rated wines
• A 90-minute educational training session to detect faults, identify varietals, and assess levels of alcohol and oak
• Two complimentary 70-minute spa treatments at The Vines Spa
• An Argentine gaucho-style horseback tour of The Vines of Mendoza's private vineyards

Please note this prize is subject to availability, is not redeemable during the periods between:

• 2023: February 17-21, March 25-April 1, April 6-9, April 14-22, November 24-27, December 23-January 5
• 2024: February 9-13, March 29-31, April 14-22, November 24-27, December 23-January 5

Package does not include airfare, ground transportation to The Vines, or travel insurance.

*Live Auction packages are available for bidding at our 2022 Gala taking place the evening of November 11th in New York City. If you are interested in placing a proxy bid for any of these lots, please reach out to Nick Piccora at npiccora@jamesbeard.org so we can make arrangements with you.

Donated by Vines of Mendoza with assistance from JBF Trustee Herb Scannell

The James Beard Foundation's own Board of Trustees boasts five incredible chefs, each widely renowned in their own right, who are also Chef Bootcamp graduates: Elizabeth Falkner, Tanya Holland, Emily Luchetti, Mary Sue Milliken, and Anthony Myint.

With this package, a minimum of three of these Trustees will come together to collaborate on a customized dinner for you and up to 23 guests at the Beard House. And, as an extra treat, JBF Trustee Rodney Williams will select your beverage pairings for the evening, bringing his decades of experience and expertise leading iconic beverage brands like Hennessy Cognac, Belvedere Vodka, and now the Diageo family of beers, including Guinness.

This experience includes:

• A private canape?s reception with our Bootcamp chef Trustees, followed by a 4-course dinner for up to 24 guests
• Dinner will be held at the historic James Beard House in the West Village of New York City
• Beverage pairings will be curated by JBF Trustee Rodney Williams
• Our winning bidder will also receive a package of chef Emily Luchetti's 12 (8 oz) homemade jams!

Scheduling dependent on mutually agreeable date for the winning bidder and featured participants, and to be fulfilled no later than November 11, 2023.

*Live Auction packages are available for bidding at our 2022 Gala taking place the evening of November 11th in New York City. If you are interested in placing a proxy bid for any of these lots, please reach out to Nick Piccora at npiccora@jamesbeard.org so we can make arrangements with you.

Donated by JBF Trustees Elizabeth Falkner, Tanya Holland, Emily Luchetti, Mary Sue Milliken, Anthony Myint, and Rodney Williams

Hawksmoor Takes Over the Beard House

Upper Cut Media named Hawksmoor as its Number 1 Steak Restaurant in the World, and now this global sustainable restaurant group is taking over the Beard House! Hawksmoor recently attained B-Corp status for its sustainability practices and is renowned for its dry-aged steaks from local and ethically sourced cattle, sustainably sourced seafood, and outstanding wine and cocktail program. You may have already had the pleasure of sampling its specialty cocktail creation tonight in collaboration with Patron tequila!

The James Beard House has been a coveted destination for decades for private events, and now this experience can be yours.

This private event for up to 24 Guests at the James Beard House includes:

• Private hors d'oeuvre reception and seated fabulous 4-course tasting menu courtesy of the Hawksmoor New York team
• Dinner will be held at the historic James Beard House in the West Village of New York City
• Wine pairings from Hawksmoor's lead sommelier Lauren Hoey, including Hawksmoor's own unique Braida Blend

Scheduling dependent on mutually agreeable date for the winning bidder and featured participants.

*Live Auction packages are available for bidding at our 2022 Gala taking place the evening of November 11th in New York City. If you are interested in placing a proxy bid for any of these lots, please reach out to Nick Piccora at npiccora@jamesbeard.org so we can make arrangements with you.

Donated by Hawksmoor NYC

You all know three-Michelin-star chef Markus Glocker from his tenure at the Beard
Award-winning restaurant Bâtard. Earlier, this year, chef Markus joined contemporary
French restaurant Koloman, where Parisian creativity meets Viennese tradition. This
package has you and up to 24 of your friends taking over the spectacular mezzanine
level at Koloman, one of the hottest addresses in town.

This private event includes:

• A private 4-course dinner for up to 25 guests at Koloman, curated for you by chef Markus Glocker and beverage director Katja Scharnnagl
• Complete buyout of the spectacular Mezzanine space of the restaurant
• Scheduling dependent on mutually agreeable date for the winning bidder
• and featured participants

*Live Auction packages are available for bidding at our 2022 Gala taking place the evening of November 11th in New York City. If you are interested in placing a proxy bid for any of these lots, please reach out to Nick Piccora at npiccora@jamesbeard.org so we can make arrangements with you

The winner of this package will get to experience the James Beard Foundation's Chef Bootcamp for Policy and Change first-hand with 15 innovative chefs from across the
country. You will sit in on inspiring advocacy trainings and discover the passions of
each new chef-advocate. You'll also enjoy the luxurious offerings of the host property,
from horseback riding to cheese-making, indulge in first-class sustainable meals and
wines, and even hop in the kitchen to cook alongside the Bootcamp chefs as they
collaborate and prepare a once-in-a lifetime family-style feast.

This package for one person includes:

• 2 nights at the host property (past locations have included Horse Shoe Farms in North Carolina, Shelburne Farms in Vermont, and Glynwood in the Hudson Valley)
• All meals included and beverages provided by JBF's Bootcamp brand partners
• Opportunity to sit in on all of the Bootcamp programming and trainings as desired, including:

- Property tour
- Welcome reception and family-style dinner with the chefs
- Policy and advocacy training
- Farm excursion
- A collaborative chef dinner

For use in 2023 or 2024. Specific dates and locations have not yet been determined.
Bootcamps usually take place in March, June, and September. Additional activities may be included dependent on the host property. Airfare not included.

*Live Auction packages are available for bidding at our 2022 Gala taking place the evening of November 11th in New York City. If you are interested in placing a proxy bid for any of these lots, please reach out to Nick Piccora at npiccora@jamesbeard.org so we can make arrangements with you

Multiple James Beard- and Emmy-award winning chef Andrew Zimmern captivates millions through food-but did you know one of his passions is ocean advocacy and sustainable seafood? Joined by sustainable seafood expert and ethical aquaculture champion Jennifer Bushman, chef Zimmern will present an innovative and delicious take on "Blue Foods" at the Beard House, with a menu that will celebrate the ocean's bounty.

Highlighting seafoods that are not only delicious, but sustainably cultivated and
harvested, this experience will include:

• A private canapés reception with chef Andrew followed by a 4-course dinner featuring a selection of delicious and sustainable seafood for up to 24 guests
• Remarks about the Blue Foods movement from Jennifer Bushman, a pioneering culinary communicator with an extensive background in sustainable aquaculture
• Dinner will be held at the historic James Beard House in the West Village of New York City
• Beverage pairings will be curated from and provided by the Distinguished Vineyards and Wine Partners portfolio, which includes: Argyle, MacRostie, Markham, Wither Hills, Textbook, Dough, Huntaway Reserve, Inkberry, and The Counselor
• Scheduling dependent on mutually agreeable date for the winning bidder and featured participants, and to be fulfilled no later than November 11, 2023

*Live Auction packages are available for bidding at our 2022 Gala taking place the evening of November 11th in New York City. If you are interested in placing a proxy bid for any of these lots, please reach out to Nick Piccora at npiccora@jamesbeard.org so we can make arrangements with you

Designed by Chef Michele Casadei Massari, with support from Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium, Acetaia Giusti, Palazzo Di Varignana, Hotel Baglioni, Osteria del Viandante, and Ca' Matilde.

Chef Michele takes you on a breathtaking tour of the land of slow food and fast cars---his home region of Emilia Romagna! Chef Michele has personally curated this travel package to reflect the value of time: time spent nurturing deep relationships, unique experiences, and of course, great food! Experience five unforgettable days and nights with the best the region has to offer: stays in three magnificent properties, spa treatments, private tours and tastings of some of the region's most iconic products, and unrivaled fine dining. Your package for two (2) travelers includes:

- Five nights luxury accommodations, including:

o Two nights at Palazzo Di Varignana (Castel San Pietro Terme, BO)

o One night at Hotel Baglioni (Bologna)

o One night at Ca' Matilde (Quattro Castella, Reggio Emilia)

o Spa treatments for two at Varsana Spa at Palazzo Di Varignana

o Fifth night accommodations to be arranged by Chef Michele's team based on winning bidder's geographic preference

- Exclusive experiences of regional products, including:

o EVOO Tasting of Palazzo di Varignana's three monocultivars - Claterna, Vargnano and Stiffonte - and two blends - Blu and Verde-- oils of excellence born from native cultivars, abandoned since Roman times, and now restored to their former glory.

o A private tasting in the Acetaia, a journey through the varieties of balsamic vinegars to understand their individual characteristics and features and to witness the decanter and refill process in person.

o A private visit at the Giusti Museum with Giusti specialized team to enjoy the priceless collection of objects and documents preserved for generations: from the ancient jars used for conservation, to the tools used over the centuries by vinegar makers, up to the first bottles and advertising leaflets of the early twentieth century.

o Experience the craft of cheese masters who turn milk into Parmigiano Reggiano with a visit to the maturation rooms. Your tour will be followed by a private tasting of cheeses at various levels of maturity.

- A private tour of Bologna, including:

o Tour of the City's historical towers

o Visit to the 7 Secrets of Bologna

o Visit to the Palazzina Majani, a small Art Nouveau palace usually closed to the public

- World class dining experiences will include:

o Degustazione Il Cammino del Viandante (tasting menu with wine pairing) at the Osteria del Viandante. The Osteria rests on the ramparts of the historic Fort of Rubiera, surrounded by flowered terraces and ancient crenellated parapets.

o Dinner at Michelin-starred Ca'Matilde in Quattro Castella. The restaurant's selection of four tasting menus includes: "Gli intramontabili" (often with pairings of the region's best Lambrusco wines); "Acqua in bocca"; "Con i piedi per terra"; and "Cielo", all of which demonstrate a playful use of flavors and combinations with a keen focus on seasonal ingredients.

* Package does not include airfare, ground transportation, or travel insurance. Arrangements are to be made with a minimum 90 day notice through Chef Michele's team; travel must occur before December 31, 2023.

Live Auction packages are available for bidding at our 2022 Gala taking place the evening of November 11th in New York City. If you are interested in placing a proxy bid for any of these lots, please reach out to Nick Piccora at npiccora@jamesbeard.org so we can make arrangements with you