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

Dough Wines, the first ever wine collaboration of the James Bead Foundation - Set of 9 wine sets

Dough Wines was created by Distinguished Vineyards & Wine Partners (the exclusive wine partner of our Advocacy & Sustainability Programs), marking the first-ever winery partnership for the James Beard Foundation.

Dough is rooted in purpose, and launched in October 2020 with a mission to "rise to the occasion" by creating positive systemic change for restaurant recovery and ethical operation, diversity and equality in the culinary arts and beverage spaces, and food sustainability. This is accomplished through an annual donation to the Foundation's initiatives supporting such causes.

Dough's goal over five years is to make a $1,000,000 donation and combined investment to the JBF and our scholarship partners, driving impact of Advocacy & Sustainability programs and increasing awareness of their mission.

Head Winemaker Heidi Bridenhagen has crafted a range of limited-quantity and terroir-specific wines priced from $25 to $75. These wines are only available on doughwines.com and are sold individually or in curated sets that offer a snapshot of a region, style, or variety.

Package Includes:

All nine of the dough gift sets, featuring 3-bottles per pack:

• Best of Napa
• Chardonnay
• Expressions of Chardonnay
• Napa Valley
• Oregon
• Pinot Noir
• Red Blend
• Red, White & Brut
• Sparkling

*Due to some direct shipping limitations, we cannot ship this entire lot to the following states: AZ, CT, ID, IA, MA, ME, MD, MI, MO, MT, ND, PA, SD & OK.

Markham Vineyards (Napa Valley, California) - $1,000 gift card

To give you the flexibility to enjoy the sustainably made wines of varietals and blends you prefer, either yourself or as gifts, this lot provides a $1,000 gift card from Markham Vineyards to use on markhamvineyards.com.

Markham is an exclusive partner of the Foundations Advocacy & Sustainability programs. The winery is renowned for decades of sustainable farming, a long and unapologetic fascination with Merlot, and celebrating the adventurous spirit of Napa while embracing the unique voice of the land.

Package includes:

• $1000 gift card

*Please note direct shipping is not available to the following states: UT, SD, OK, AR, LA, MS, AL, IN, OH, KY, ME, VT, MA, RI, CT, NJ, DE & MD

Donated by Markham Winery and Distinguished Vineyards

Distinguished Vineyards

$500 gift card for Doughwines

Dough Wines was created by Distinguished Vineyards & Wine Partners (the exclusive wine partner of our Advocacy & Sustainability Programs), marking the first-ever winery partnership for the James Beard Foundation.

Dough is rooted in purpose, and launched in October 2020 with a mission to "rise to the occasion" by creating positive systemic change for restaurant recovery and ethical operation, diversity and equality in the culinary arts and beverage spaces, and food sustainability. This is accomplished through an annual donation to the Foundation's initiatives supporting such causes.

Dough's goal over five years is to make a $1,000,000 donation and combined investment to the JBF and our scholarship partners, driving impact of Advocacy & Sustainability programs and increasing awareness of their mission.

Head Winemaker Heidi Bridenhagen has crafted a range of limited-quantity and terroir-specific wines priced from $25 to $75. These wines are only available on doughwines.com and are sold individually or in curated sets that offer a snapshot of a region, style, or variety.

Package includes:

• $500 gift card to Dough WInes

*Due to some direct shipping limitations, we cannot ship this entire lot to the following states: AZ, CT, ID, IA, MA, ME, MD, MI, MO, MT, ND, PA, SD & OK

Donated by Dough Wines and Distinguished Vineyards

Distinguished Vineyards

$1,000 gift card for Doughwines

Dough Wines was created by Distinguished Vineyards & Wine Partners (the exclusive wine partner of our Advocacy & Sustainability Programs), marking the first-ever winery partnership for the James Beard Foundation.

Dough is rooted in purpose, and launched in October 2020 with a mission to "rise to the occasion" by creating positive systemic change for restaurant recovery and ethical operation, diversity and equality in the culinary arts and beverage spaces, and food sustainability. This is accomplished through an annual donation to the Foundation's initiatives supporting such causes.

Dough's goal over five years is to make a $1,000,000 donation and combined investment to the JBF and our scholarship partners, driving impact of Advocacy & Sustainability programs and increasing awareness of their mission.

Head Winemaker Heidi Bridenhagen has crafted a range of limited-quantity and terroir-specific wines priced from $25 to $75. These wines are only available on doughwines.com and are sold individually or in curated sets that offer a snapshot of a region, style, or variety.

Package includes:

• $1000 gift card to Dough WInes

*Due to some direct shipping limitations, we cannot ship this entire lot to the following states: AZ, CT, ID, IA, MA, ME, MD, MI, MO, MT, ND, PA, SD & OK

Donated by Dough Wines and Distinguished Vineyards