Dining
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Camilla and the Westbourne
$6500Camilla and the Westbourne
California Nature Inspiration
Westbourne 's Chef and Founder, Camilla Marcus, has a natural and humble approach to safeguarding our planet with clean, fresh, nature-driven foods. Cherished memories of gathering around the dinner table in California as a child, paired with frequent trips to a community farmers market, inspires her hands-on approach to cooking at Westbourne.
Camilla believes in a chef-driven perspective to agriculture - a "from seed to stem" process of cooking, celebrating earthly stability, composting, and reducing waste.
The Westbourne focus is communal living with a laidback, yet intentional drive. Camilla advocates for the idea of community and of protecting nature. She is a co-founder of ROAR (Restaurants Organizing Advocating Rebuilding) and a founding member of the IRC (Independent Restaurant Coalition).
This exclusive private dining experience for six with Camilla Marcus will include a trip to the market to source local goods for your personalized menu. Following, Camilla will cook for you and your friends in the comfort of your own home.
"Eat well, do better, and gather often".
Package includes:
- Farmer's market sourcing trip with Camilla
- Private dinner for six (6) with Camilla
* Dinner includes tax/gratuity, travel package does not include airfare, hotel certificate can only be used on certain days, any shipping restrictions, etc. This package is valid in Los Angeles, California, or New York.
Valid until November 2024
Donated by chef Camilla Marcus and the Westbourne
https://westbourne.com/
Fulfillment details: Following the close of the auction, the winner will be sent a gift certificate and/or be connected directly with the Westbourne.
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Cape Cod Luxury and Golf
$4100Wequassett Resort & Golf Club
Enjoy a bit of magic set against the backdrop of Cape Cod's sparkling waters! An enchanting 5-star experience waits, loaded with charm and cozy leisure. Even the most discerning traveler will relax with the Wequassett's extraordinary level of service and quality.
Enjoy the seaside views, amazing golf experiences, and the enchanting pool and beach. While there, explore unique clamming experiences, seasonal festivals, nearby lighthouses, and more.
Breakfast is included daily to start each day fresh, while a one-of-a-kind artfully coastal New England Dinner experience awaits with Executive Chef James Hackney and the twenty-eight Atlantic team.
Atlantic is a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Winner, housed in an 18th-century sea captain's home with floor to ceiling windows that overlook Pleasant Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, one of the most stunning settings in all of New England. Imagine a savory, curated menu - just for you!
Package includes:
- Two-night stay in their Signature Collection accommodation
- Breakfast included daily from twenty-eight Atlantic or the Sill
- Exclusive dining experience with Executive Chef James Hackney and the twenty-eight Atlantic team. The chef will curate a special menu for the experience.
*Dinner includes tax and gratuity. Airfare not included.
Valid until November 2024
Donated by the Wequassett Resort & Golf Club
https://wequassett.com/
Fulfillment details: Following the close of the auction, the winner will be sent a gift certificate and/or be connected directly with the Wequassett Resort.
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Nantucket Boutique Inn Stay
$2350Ships Inn
Getaway to historic boutique inn on beautiful Nantucket Island
Imagine a beautiful getaway to the recently restored Ships Inn. Built in 1831 by whaling captain Obed Starbuck, the guest rooms are named after the ships he commanded. This historical landmark is the perfect romantic retreat with all the charms of a boutique bed and breakfast inn.
The friendly staff, stunning island, award winning restaurant, and immaculate accommodations are first-rate. The Inn has won many awards and honors, including the James Beard House's Guest Chef of honor. Also, Lucretia Coffin Mott, an early feminist activist and strong advocate for ending slavery, was born on the site in 1793.
During your stay, enjoy dinner with wine pairings for two - with Chef Mark Gottwald's signature American Brasserie-style cuisine that is freshly prepared on the premises. Many ingredients are literally "boat to table" - caught by local fishermen, members of the staff, or Chef Mark himself.
Package includes:
- One room for two nights, double occupancy at Ships Inn
- Dinner for two at The Restaurant at Ships Inn by Proprietor & Chef Mark Gottwald, including wine pairings.
*Must be used between May-October (Ships Inn and Restaurant are only open seasonally). Blackout dates may apply.
www.shipsinnnantucket.com
Fulfillment details: Following the close of the auction, the winner will be sent a gift certificate and/or be connected directly with the fulfillment contact. Expires November 2024.
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Viceroy, Camphor, and Sun
$1650 Viceroy, Camphor, and Sun
Escape to LA's Art Scene
Soak in some sun in the heart of Los Angeles' Art District for a 2-night stay at the Viceroy Santa Monica. Enjoy a deluxe King room just steps from the Pacific Ocean within a newly renovated classy oasis. Kick back in a cabana at the sparkling pool with bar, enjoy on-site culinary bliss, and view a breathtaking art collection - all in the perfect location, near it all.
Savor dinner at Michelin-starred Camphor, a modern bistro in the center of LA's Art District. Chefs Max Boonthanakit and Lijo George serve up an easy and relaxed menu with global touches and French flair. Light and fresh dishes are perfect for sharing with carefully curated cocktails and wines to accompany.
Package includes:
- 2-night stay in a Viceroy Deluxe King room
- Dinner at Michelin-starred Camphor Los Angeles
*Please note that blackout dates may apply, and this offer is subject to availability. Transportation to and from the restaurant included.
CAMPHOR
Viceroy
Fulfillment details: Following the close of the auction, the winner will be sent a gift certificate and/or be connected directly with the fulfillment contact. Expires November 2024.
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Great Jones Distillery
$1740CALLING ALL WHISKEY AND COCKTAIL LOVERS
The Great Jones Distillery in the heart of New York City is thrilled to offer the ultimate Tour & Whiskey Tasting Package, at their Noho distillery.
You and three of your friends will be able to step through the doors of the first whiskey distillery in New York City since the Prohibition!
Join their signature Distilling NY tour and embrace the true spirit of NYC during the 4-part whiskey tasting, followed by a dinner of elevated classics at The Restaurant at Great Jones. The experience will also include a VIP gift bag as a memory of the experience.
Package for four (4) includes:
- Signature Distilling NY Tour of Great Jones Distillery in NoHo, NYC
- 4-part whiskey tasting
- Dinner at the Restaurant at Great Jones
- VIP gift bag
*Gratuity not included.
https://greatjonesdistillingco.com/
Fulfillment details: Following the close of the auction, the winner will be sent a gift certificate and/or be connected directly with the fulfillment contact. Expires November 2024.
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Lyla Lila - Atlanta
$750
Lyla Lila is a stunning restaurant right in the heart of midtown Atlanta. This gem offers a curated experience of great food, natural wine, and music.
The James Beard semifinalist offers a Southern European menu of seasonally available fish, meats, and veggies, served with top hospitality and care, paired with wines made from responsibly farmed grapes.
Their vinyl collection will be enjoyed as you savor each flavor. Lyla Lila is truly something unique, with something on their menu for everyone to enjoy.
Package includes:
- A Lyla Lila Vinyl Dinner for four (4) people. Six courses for four people paired with wine and albums from our vinyl collection.
*Some blackout dates may occur.
www.lylalilaatl.com
Donated by Lyla Lila.
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Elevated Italian in Phoenix
$1280Tratto
Elevated Italian faire in Phoenix
Looking for true Southern cooking with Italian flair? Tratto is an Italian restaurant in the heart of Phoenix in the old Roland's Market building.
It beautifully features the incredible work of James Beard Award-winning Chef Chris Bianco. At Tratto, classic Italian dishes meet the local ingredients the Southwest has to offer.
Package includes:
- 6-course dinner with drinks included for 6 guests at TRATTO
Value: $1200
http://www.trattophx.com/restaurant
Donated by Tratto.
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Via Carota NYC
$9560Via Carota NYC
Care for a cocktail?
The Via Carota Cocktail Club sends cocktails to you that are inspired by the West Village's award-winning restaurant, Via Carota. Created by Jodi Williams and Rita Sodi, their cocktails are created to bring people together through exquisite cocktails - in gorgeous bottles! You'll receive four quarterly shipments that contain four award-winning selections.
You and 11 guests will enjoy a private dinner party in the West Village Trattoria, Via Carota, which honors 17th Century Italian recipes. Owned by the same team as Buvette and I Sodi, the beautifully rustic décor features vintage pieces from England and private rooms nestled amongst wine bottles. Enjoy crusty fresh bread and delicious Italian dishes.
Package includes:
- Four quarterly shipments from Via Carota's Craft Cocktail Club, which is three award-winning bottled cocktails per quarter for a year.
- One private dinner for 12 hosted in the private room at Via Carota.
*Dinner is all inclusive including tax & gratuity. Given how busy the restaurant is, this would have to be any time after 1/1/2024.
www.drinkviacarota.com
https://www.viacarota.com/
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Pebble Bar NYC Party!
$1245Pebble Bar NYC
Dinner & Drinks for Party of 4
Located in a legendary townhouse nestled against Rockefeller Center is Pebble Bar, a cocktail lounge that introduces a new chapter to a 131-year-old institution. Pebble Bar invites guests to 'the building Rockefeller couldn't buy' to enjoy dinner & drinks within a four-story slice of New York history.
Pebble Bar launched in early 2022 by a group of industry veterans and longtime New Yorkers who promised to protect the location's stories and legends, while making some of their own.
The bar's food & beverage program (#4 Best US Bar 2022 by Food and Wine) is inspired by its iconic neighbors, like Radio City Music Hall, and rekindles a century-long tradition of everyday indulgence.
Package includes:
- Dinner and Drinks Party for (4) Four
*Dinner does not include gratuity; spending limit capped at $500.
https://www.pebblebarnyc.com/
Donated by Pebble Bar NYC.
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tan by Richard Sandoval
$475
Modern Mexican Cuisine
Come explore tan, a new restaurant by Chef-Restaurateur Richard Sandoval and Chef Jonathan Gomez Luna Torres (global pioneers in Latin cuisine) in the Midtown East neighborhood of New York.
This hyper-modern restaurant features a coastal Mexican fair that is infused with brave and bold flavor, celebrating the chef's heritage. The Talum-focused spot is a vibrant space that features a speak-easy-inspired lounge called lum, and carefully crafted beverages.
Enjoy a truly innovative evening of scrumptious "made from scratch" Mexican cuisine.
Package includes:
Enjoy a dinner for two (2) at tan by Chef Ricard Sandoval:
- 2 cocktails each (4 total)
- 1 appetizer
- 2 entrees
- 1 dessert
*Tax and gratuity included. Expires on 12/31/2024.
www.tannewyork.com
Donated by tan by Chef Richard Sandoval.
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New England Cuisine at Stages
$400Enjoy a tasting menu for two at Stages!
Stages serves Progressive New England cuisine; drawing inspiration from the world, while sourcing their foods locally. They present their dishes in an artistic manner.
During the growing season, they work intensively with nature's changing supply, preserving as much as possible in the process.
This allows them to serve up a tiny bit of nature on their plates year-round. Stages constantly explores and develops their base of ingredients and techniques to give their guests the best possible experience.
Package includes:
- Dinner for two for Stages' kitchen tasting menu
*Excludes beverages, tax, and gratuity.
www.stages-dining.com
Donated by Stages at One Washington.
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Jungle Bird NYC
$140
Unique Cocktails and Food in Chelsea!
The original Jungle Bird was the signature welcome drink at the Kuala Lumpur Hilton in the early 1970's.
Now in Chelsea, you can enjoy fine drinks and food in a cozy spot named after that special drink - perfect for private parties and celebrations.
Playful and inventive, Jungle Bird is a cocktail destination with a food menu to match. Both the food and drinks focus on bright, fresh flavors and colorful ingredients, in a warm and welcoming setting.
Try drinks, like a Junglebird jello shot or smoke gets in your eyes. Try culinary delights, like chicken satay or sweet corn dumplings.
"Pull up a seat, order a drink and stay awhile."
Package includes:
- $100 gift certificate to Jungle Bird
*Dinner includes tax and your chosen gratuity.
www.junglebirdnyc.com
Donated by Jungle Bird.
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Planta - Plant-based dining
$230PLANTA
Plant-based dining as it should be
Masterminds Steven Salm and Chef David Lee created the award-winning Planta as a celebration of 100% plant-based dining. Planta reinvents the idea of plant-based eating with imaginative, delicious and powerful dishes, in a world-changing way.
They believe in the power of plants towards a healthier planet and a healthier you! Dishes reflect seasonally available produce to nourish your soul, while the restaurants themselves use a paperless system and reduced waste environment. Enjoy this gift card at any of the beautiful Planta locations, NYC, Florida, Chicago, Los Angeles, and more!
Package includes:
- $250 gift card used at any location
*Can be used on any day and at any location. Tips are not included on the gift card.
https://www.plantarestaurants.com/
Donated by Planta Restaurants.
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Mercat a la Planxa in Chicago
$145Mercat a la Planxa
A taste of Catalan in Chicago
Executive Chef Gee Cuyugan heads up Mercat a la Planxa, a fresh take on Catalan traditions in the heart of Chicago.
The ambitious menu offers dishes that celebrate the energetic spirit of the Barcelona market while utilizing the freshest meats and produce available.
Delicious options include everything from street-food starters to grilled Spanish specialties, all served up in a fun culturally rich filed with fun fabrics and mosaic tiles.
Disfrute de su comida!
Package includes:
- Gift Certificate to Mercat for a value of $200.00
*Will be valid for 1 year from date of issue.
https://www.mercatchicago.com/
Donated by Mercat a la Planxa.
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Tobala - Mexican in the Bronx
$590Tobala
Enjoy an unforgettable evening at Tobala for you and three guests.
This will be a truly unique dining experience that proudly celebrates the rich and diverse flavors of Oaxacan cuisine. The Tobala Restaurant owner and Executive chef, Moises Lopez, serves to introduce the Mexican Oaxacan-inspired food cuisine and handcrafted cocktails.
Beverage director, Jorsand Diaz, purposely juxtaposes lively flavors with modern and traditional cocktails, a fabulous selection of small batch mezcals, and more, all ideal pairings for their courses.
Tobala always nurtures and respects their culture with the finest of ingredients, focusing on enhancing the gastronomic selection in the Bronx, NY and surrounding areas.
Package includes:
- Unique dining experience at Tobala for four (4)
*This certificate is valid for a party of four at Tobala. Reservations are subject to availability, and prior booking is recommended.
www.Tobalanyc.com
Donated by Tobala.
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Lovely Lita
$970Lovely Lita
Intimate cocktails and Essenciales
You and three guests will start your experience with specialty cocktails at La Otra, an intimate cocktail bar helmed by beverage director Ricardo Rodriguez (formerly at Miami's Broken Shaker) located right next door to Lita.
Then we'll host your party of four at Lita, our destination-worthy, Modern Iberian restaurant located in a strip mall in Aberdeen, NJ by James Beard-nominated Portuguese chef David Viana & his partner in life and business Neilly Robinson of Heirloom Hospitality.
You'll start off the dinner with "Essenciales" - a highly shareable collection of Spanish and Portuguese light bites and tapas, before diving into charred vegetables, rich stews, fresh seafood and of course paella. We'll pair each course with some of our favorite Iberian wine discoveries.
PS: The restaurant's business model is highly unique: chefs rotate through all positions on a weekly basis, there is no front or back of house distinction.
Package includes:
- Specialty cocktails for four (4) at La Otra with Beveridge director Ricardo Rodriquez
- Dinner for four (4) of "Essenciales" with Iberian wine pairings at Lita with Chef David Viana and Neilly Robinson
*Must be 21+. Package must be redeemed by 12/31/2024. The offer does not include transportation.
https://www.thelovelylita.com/
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Vernick Fish
$700Vernick Fish
Dinner and Wine Tasting at Vernick
1. Vernick Fish at Four Seasons Philadelphia is Chef Greg Vernick's version of an American oyster bar. Your dinner for two will be a celebration of an ingredient-driven cooking style, paired with a love for global flavors, resulting in an inventive menu of fish and shellfish dishes, well-selected meats, and a range of vegetable preparations.
Taking a detailed, seasonal, and sustainable approach in small and large plate offerings, the kitchen team brings new life to favorite hallmarks of oyster bar fare.
Complementing the experience are well-crafted cocktails and a focused wine list of seafood-friendly options. Incredible desserts, featuring cakes and pies by the slice to follow.
2. You and a guest will also enjoy this Vernick Wine Tasting Menu Experience in the Verick Wine "jewel-box" dining room for a harmonious compilation of dishes that trail the season. Anticipate a multi-course menu featuring new takes on classic Vernick dishes and a use of ingredients sourced from the mid-Atlantic region.
This experience will include a pairing of different styles of wines to complement the menu, selected by Wine Director, Felix Hughes.
Package includes:
- Dinner for two at Vernick Fish at Four Seasons Philadelphia
- Vernick Wine Tasting Menu Experience for two
*For the dinner, service is available Tuesday through Saturday evenings with reservations available 30 days in advance & must be made through our General Manager. Vernick Fish reserves the right to offer an experience of equal value if necessary. This experience is valued at $300 with service & gratuity included.
* For the wine tasting experience, seating is available Friday & Saturday evenings with reservations available up to 30 days in advance. Minimum two weeks advance notice for reservation, pending availability. This experience is exclusive of service gratuity (please tip at your discretion). All allergies and dietary restrictions must be provided in advance. Valid for redemption until 11/17/24. Date exclusions may apply (e.g., cannot redeem on certain holiday weeks or for other special events). An experience of equal value may be substituted if the tasting menu is unavailable, at the restaurant's discretion.
www.Vernickphilly.com
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Sons & Daughters San Francisco
$620Sons & Daughters San Francisco
A San Francisco Feast
Come celebrate the abundance of fresh produce of Northern California at Sons & Daughters. Enter the open dining room space to enjoy a unique Nordic inspired feast for two with wine pairings. Executive Chef Harrison Cheney (MICHELIN Guide California 2023 Young Chef Award winner) and his team offer a tasting menu of 18 servings and 9 full courses that is rooted in classical cooking techniques while focusing on sustainability and seasonality.
Enjoy wine pairings from the mountainous regions, both the Alps and here on the West Coast. New Beverage Director David Kolvek's wine list pays homage to the winemakers toiling in those challenging alpine conditions. Bon Appetit!
Package includes:
- Dinner and wine pairings for 2 people
*Package includes tax/gratuity.
https://www.sonsanddaughterssf.com/