Emma's Torch, in partnership with the Olo for Good Fund at Tides Foundation, will host your party of 15 at their Carroll Gardens location to experience first-hand the culinary prowess of Culinary Director, Chef Alexander Harris, and the handiwork of their students.

The mission of Emma's Touch is to empower refugees, asylees and survivors of human trafficking through culinary education. They provide refugees with culinary training, ESL classes and interview preparation, that sets them up for successful employment in an industry in which their cultural heritage and cuisine can be celebrated.

You and your guests will be dazzled by the tantalizing New American dishes, exquisitely prepared by their students. Each dish blends seasonal and local ingredients with flavors inspired by their students from around the world.

Sharing this meal together with friends and loved ones will be a lasting memory you will never forget!

Package includes:

• Private Dinner for 15 With Wine Pairing

*Certificate is redeemable for one private dinner for 15 people at Emma's Torch Restaurant, with plated or family style dinner, spanning four courses with wine, tax, and gratuity included. This offer is valid through 12/31/2023 and must be scheduled at least one month prior to the event. Scheduling is subject to availability.

Donated by Emma's Torch

Artisanal meats from New York!

Dickson's Farmstand, Chelsea Market

Dickson's Farmstand is a neighborhood butcher shop in Chelsea Market offering artisanal meats and house-made charcuterie. Their beef, pork, lamb, and poultry are sourced from small, family farms in upstate New York that are carefully handpicked for their humanely-raised, high-quality animals. They proudly share with you the stories of their farmers and practices.

The charcuterie is made in-house by the Dickson's culinary team team. Honoring a steep tradition and set of values, all products are made from the same whole animals from which the steaks and chops are cut. The Dickson's team strives to use every part of every animal - from nose-to-tail. All of their meat is raised without added hormones, prophylactic antibiotics, or animal by-products - and is always 100% feedlot/CAFO free.

Package includes:

• One (1) $500 Gift Card to Dickson's Farmstand Meats at Chelsea Market, NYC

Donated by Jamestown, L.P.

The city's best lobster roll!

Lobster Place, Chelsea Market

Lobster Place is a seafood experience like no other. Inside the stunning Chelsea Market, you'll find a top-notch fresh seafood counter, raw bar, sushi bar and fresh steamed lobsters to stay or to go - not to mention a Michelin-acclaimed Cull and Pistol Oyster Bar and New York City's best lobster roll at C&P Galley.

The Lobster Place team has been pioneering unique seafood experiences since 1974 and a visit to the immaculate Chelsea Market outlet will show you the latest unforgettable chapter in the 45+ year story of Lobster Place.

Package includes:

• One (1) $500 Gift Card to Lobster Place in Chelsea Market, NYC

Donated by Jamestown, L.P.

The first all-American cheese shop!

Saxelby Cheesemongers, Chelsea Market

Saxelby Cheesemongers is New York City's first all-American cheese shop. Saxelby operates a retail shop in Chelsea Market, ships cheese nationwide via our online store, and works with many of New York's best chefs.

The relationships with their selected cheesemakers are the driving force behind what they do; aiming to know and celebrate the how and why behind each cheese in every season, and to ensure cheese lovers are aware! Saxelby Cheesemongers is dedicated to supporting sustainable, regenerative agriculture, bolstering rural economies, and ensuring the American artisan cheese revolution continues to grow and thrive.

Anne Saxelby cut her teeth working behind the cheese counter as a monger at Murray's Cheese and as an apprentice making farmstead cheese at Cato Corner Farm in Connecticut. She traveled to local cheesemakers throughout the northeastern United States and abroad-working with goat cheese makers in the Loire Valley and with affineur Hervé Mons in Roanne, France to learn as much as she could about the art of making, aging, and selling cheese.

Package includes:

• One (1) $500 Gift Card to Saxelby Cheesemongers in Chelsea Market, NYC

Donated by Jamestown, L.P.

Experience the Reverie of Reverence

4 Seats for Chef Russell Jackson's Reverence

Get ready to take your seat and enjoy a sumptuous five-course tasting menu for 4 at this Harlem fine dining gem that marries California cuisine with East coast vibes.

You and your guests will enjoy a "California Inspired" multi course, vegetable forward/seafood tasting menu experience crafted by Michelin nominated Chef Russell Jackson - the only African American Chef owned fine dining experience in New York.

Live in the moment and focus on the amazing food and company. Besides, there is a strict no-phone/no-photo policy so you can fully immerse yourself in the food and experience.

Package includes:

• 4 Seats for Chef Russell Jackson's Reverence (includes food and beverage tastings of the chef's selection)

*All guests must agree to our "dining code of conduct, and no technology policy. Dining dates will be finalized with the restaurant based on current availability.

*Certificate is for 4 guests/food and beverage tasting chef's selection. Tax and service charge must be paid at time of service.

Donated by Reverence

Dame, NYC

You and a guest will eat to the beat at this modern, exciting English seafood restaurant in Greenwich Village. Enjoy delicious fish, a long wine list, and a fun disco playlist that is sure entertain while you indulge in their mouthwatering signature Fish & Chips and other favorites!

Package includes:

• Dinner for 2 Guests, plus reservation booking

*Certificate to be used for food and beverage (up to $250 value). Does not include gratuity. Expires December 31, 2023.

2 Tickets to The Metropolitan Opera With EXCLUSIVE BELMONT ROOM MEMBERS' LOUNGE

Legendary does not begin to describe The Metropolitan Opera's storied history or this incredible package for 2 that includes access to the EXCLUSIVE BELMONT ROOM MEMBER'S LOUNGE!

Founded in 1883, The Met has premiered some of the most important operas in the repertory and has been a vibrant home for the most creative and talented singers, conductors, composers, musicians, stage directors, designers, visual artists, choreographers and dancers from around the world.

You and a guest will attend the opera on a night of your choice* with amazing Orchestra Prime seats.

You will also enjoy the EXCLUSIVE BELMONT ROOM MEMBERS' LOUNGE for the selected performance. Located on the Grand Tier, the Belmont Room is a benefit of Met membership at the Guild Donor level and above.

PREPARE FOR THE EVENING OF A LIFETIME!

Package includes:

• 2 Orchestra Prime tickets to a single performance of the auction winner's choice from its 2022-23 Season

• Access to the exclusive Belmont Room Members' Lounge for the selected performance (located on the Grand Tier, the Belmont Room is a benefit of Met membership at the Guild Donor level and above)
• Access to the Patron Coat Check

* Upon completion of the auction, James Beard Foundation will provide the Metropolitan Opera with the auction winner's name and contact details. The Metropolitan Opera will contact the auction winner directly to arrange performance selection. Performance must be selected by 31 December 2022. Tickets are for the 2022-23 Season only; no refunds or exchanges are permitted on these tickets. Tickets are subject to availability. The following performances are not eligible: all gala performances (including Opening Night and New Year's Eve), Saturday and Sunday matinée performances.