Hungry? Gather nine of your favorite friends, work colleagues, or family for a four-course family-style dinner for 10 at Mel's Pizzeria in NYC. Mel's Pizzeria is the creation of Michelin-decorated 2023 Leadership Awards honoree, Melissa J Rodriguez '99. Everything at Mel's Pizzeria is designed with the hearth and heart at its center. That warmth will be reflected in the hospitality you receive in your semi-private setting, starting with your welcome cocktail, and continuing as you and your guests share four courses from their versatile menu accompanied by wine handpicked by their sommelier.

The centerpiece of their menu is a wood-oven fired pizza meant to combine a Neapolitan pie with a New York slice. And pizza isn't the only food to feel the heat. Mel's Pizzeria has no gas cooktops, which means everything is cooked over an open fire. If you need any more convincing, get a taste of what you could be missing during this year's cocktail reception where Melissa will be one of our distinguished guest chefs.

An evening at Mel's Pizzeria will bring a whole new meaning to taking the gang out for a slice.

The winning bidder will receive:

• Four-course (4) family-style dinner for 10 guests.
• Welcome cocktail and sommelier-selected wines with dinner.

Restrictions:

• Gratuity not included.
• Based on availability.
• Expires: May 6, 2025.