To Benefit Greenwich Hospital
at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich
1800 East Putnam Ave.
Old Greenwich, CT 06870

Friday, 3/2/2012
6:30 PM – 11:30 PM

Contact Information:

203-863-3863
GHFoundation@greenwichhospital.org

Signature dishes and wines from more than 60 of the finest restaurants, catering companies and wine distributors in Fairfield and Westchester counties will be served at Greenwich Hospital’s 27th annual Great Chefs fundraiser. This year’s event honors award-winning chef Alessandro Stratta. Currently preparing to open a restaurant in New York City, Stratta most recently showcased his talents at Wynn Las Vegas as executive chef of two namesake restaurants: ALEX, featuring modern French cuisine; and Stratta, highlighting Italian-American fare. He’s a hometown star, having grown up in Greenwich and graduated from what was then St. Mary’s High School.

Co-chairing the event this year are Carolyn Crabtree and Shelly Tretter Lynch of Greenwich. Your participation helps keep communities in Connecticut and New York healthy through a wide array of wellness, educational and support programs offered by Community Health at Greenwich Hospital.

For more information, call the Greenwich Hospital Foundation at 203-863-3863 or email GHFoundation@greenwichhospital.org.

Fairfield and Westchester Counties’ Culinary Best come together for this 6.3 Acre Gourmet Festival!

All events will be held at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, Greenwich, CT
Saturday, October 22 and Sunday, October 23, 2011

Must be over 21 years of age to attend all Festival events.
All events will be held RAIN or SHINE. Fully tented!

Audubon Greenwich
613 Riversville Road
Saturday, October 15, 2011
6:00-10:00 pm

“Farm-To-Table” Dinner Party in the historic Barn at Audubon Greenwich

A unique, food-centric event showcasing local organic farms, seasonal meals, and sustainably-managed vineyards. Guests will be treated to exquisite wines paired with farm-fresh goodness sourced from organic & biodynamic farms. The evening will include wine education from the Wine Institute of New England (WINE), live music by trio Jealous Dog, and an auction of small items to benefit Audubon’s conservation and education initiatives.

Farm-To-Table Dinner Menu

To be prepared by Chef Marc Alvarez

• Canapés, served with Sparking Wine
• Crostini of Nettle Meadow Farm Kunik Cheese & Stanley Plum Compote
• Seared Snow Hill Farm Beef Carpaccio, Horseradish & Crisp Russet Potato
• Fall Vegetable Crudités, Rosa Bianca Eggplant Baba Ganoush
• Warm Chickpea Fritters & AMBA Farms Tomato Chutney

Dinner

• Ryder Farm Roast Pumpkin Soup
• Wilted Sage, Black Trumpet Mushrooms & Mini Pumpkins

Followed by:

• Snow Hill Farm Duo Of Lamb
• Wild Hive Polenta & Spigarello (Wild Broccoli)

Or

• Cayuga Pure Organics Farro Risotto
• Cooperstown Creamery “Toma Celena” & Fall Vegetable Medley

Dessert

• Warm Cortland Apple Tart & Blue Pig Vanilla Gelato

$120 per person. Advance tickets required and limited to only 80 guests. To reserve your tickets or a table for 10 guests, contact Audubon’s Events Manager, Jeff Cordulack, at 203-613-8813. Payment by check or credit card & your choice of meal required in advance.

This event was made possible through the generous support of:

FairfieldGreenFoodGuide.com,
Concierge Foods,
The Metro North chapter of Slow Food USA
The Wine Institute of New England,
AOC Fine Wines,
Mike’s Organic Delivery Service,

For all the details and historic images of the barn, please click here:
http://greenwich.audubon.org/PDFs/FarmToTable.pdf

About the Chef:
Alvarez’s main concept is all about good products and simple preparations. It is Marc Alvarez’s genuine love of cooking that has fueled his passion for the restaurant business for the last 20 years. Marc Alvarez began his cooking career at the tender age of 16. It was at this point that he started to develop his own unique cooking style. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America, Mr. Alvarez began honing his skills in various New York City restaurants, where he received accolades from New York Magazine’s Gael Green.

In 1996, Mr. Alvarez moved to the exclusive island of Anguilla, where he quickly established himself as one of the most revered chefs on the island. He developed quite a following, was part of Anguilla’s culinary team, and won an award for the most innovative Caribbean dish. This drew acclaim from travel press and was featured in the Robb Report, the Conde Nast Traveler, and the New York Post.

In 2000, Mr. Alvarez returned to New York to worked as a private chef for Michael and Judy Steinhardt and developed a small but intimate catering business. In 2002, he took over the helm of Crispo Restaurant and, two years later, joined the Union Square Hospitality Group where he was instrumental in opening Cafes at the Museum of Modern Art. For this work, he received a great amount of acclaim from The New York Times; Dinners Journal, The New York Post, Nations Restaurant News and the Italian Corriere Della Sera.

Today, he is a private chef for fashion icons and has his own company, Concierge Foods, that delivers fresh, local farm products to home and restaurants in the New York Metropolitan Area.

About the Music:

Jealous Dog will provide an eclectic mix of songs, sweet harmonies, and a range of beats that span from soothing to foot-tap moving. Their inspired interpretations of well-known tunes like, Knock on Wood (Sam and Dave), Heroes (David Bowie), Take Me To The River (The Commitments), After The Gold Rush (Neil Young), Take A Chance on Me (ABBA) are sure to appeal to a wide range of tastes. Either as a main course or as background music, they’ll add to the enjoyment of the evening.

Betteridge
117 Greenwich Avenue
Greenwich, Connecticut
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
6:00 to 8:00 pm

Have you ever wondered what those unidentifiable silver implements in you great-grandmother’s silver service were used for? You are cordially invited to an in-store program at Betteridge that will focus on silver and jewelry designed and crafted during the Gilded Age. Explore the use, trends and psychology behind the elaborate silver services that graced many a groaning table, and take a closer look at the remarkably intricate jewelry that decorated many an ample Victorian bosom.

Owner and fourth-generation silver maven Terry Betteridge and jewelry czar Simon Teakle will offer lively presentations on their fields of expertise that will have you brushing up on your table manners and dressing for supper! Refreshments will be served.

Sponsored by the Greenwich Historical Society. Admission is free but reservations are required due to limited space. 
To reserve, please call 203-869-6899, Ext. 10.

Radcliffe Children’s Wing
Perrot Memorial Library
90 Sound Beach Avenue
Old Greenwich, CT
February 9th, 2011
7:30 P.M.

Chocolate: A Culinary and Historic Tour, with Francine Segan

Francine Segan, noted food writer and lecturer, will conduct a culinary and historic tour of chocolate. She will follow chocolate’s journey from its New world origins, to Europe, to the treat the world knows and loves today. Ms. Segan will explain chocolate’s transformation from bean to bar through a guided tasting of various types of fine chocolates (participation in the chocolate tasting is limited to the first 75 attendees). For more information, call the Perrot Library at 203-637-1066.

Water, Wings and Wheels at the Delamar
Greenwich Harbor

Fifth Annual Greenwich Harbor Yacht Showcase,
October 1-3, 2010

Boutique Yachts, Luxury Cars, Private Aircraft Displays and More

The Fifth Annual Greenwich Harbor Yacht Showcase, one of the most prestigious boutique yacht shows in the northeast, will dock at the Delamar Greenwich Harbor, October 1, 2 and 3.  This year’s event promises to be the most impressive yet, with a unique collection of both power and sail yachts, plus a wide variety of land exhibitors, from luxury automobiles to private aircraft displays.

Visitors can catch the first look at the extraordinary yachts at a kick-off preview party to benefit the 12 metre Yacht Development Foundation, Friday, October 1, from 6 to 8 p.m., featuring entertainment, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. The showcase continues Saturday, October 2, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, October 3, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Advance tickets are recommended. A one-day VIP pass for Saturday or Sunday plus admission to the preview party is $65 per person. A two-day VIP pass for both Saturday and Sunday plus admission to the preview party is $75 per person.  Or general admission tickets are available for $15 per person for Saturday or Sunday.  There is no charge for children 12 and under.  Enticing cuisine from l’escale will be available for purchase on Saturday and Sunday, along with an international beer garden. For tickets, visit www.thedelamar.com or call 203-531-3047.

“This year’s showcase will be our best yet and should provide an incredible experience,” said Stephanie Summerall, Director of Sales and Marketing for the Delamar Greenwich Harbor.  “In addition to spectacular yachts, visitors will also enjoy our many land exhibits offering an eclectic mix of luxury products and services.”

Showcase participants include The Sunseeker Club, Inc., Friendship Yacht Company of Rhode Island, Luxury Yacht Partners of New York, Heritage Yacht Charters, Morris Yachts, J. Catalano & Sons of Greenwich and more. Featured yachts include two 12 metre America’s Cup yachts which are under the care of the 12 metre Yacht Development Foundation, established to restore and preserve these historic vessels and their racing heritage. The Sunseeker Club is bringing a 2011 60 Predator, which is making its Northeast debut, and a 2011 64 Predator. Friendship Yacht Company will feature the FRIENDSHIP 40, a luxury daysailer which uses push-button sailing, all handled by one person. A 52-foot Sea Ray from Luxury Yacht Partners of New York and two Grady-Whites from J. Catalano & Sons are only some of the other extraordinary yachts on view.

There will also be opportunities to board the 12 metre yachts for an excursion on the breathtaking Long Island Sound. These special one to two-hour sails will be based on demand and require a minimum of six passengers. Donation prices are $150 per person or $1,000 for 10 passengers. For reservations, call 203-656-1182. Or visitors can take a one-hour champagne cruise on the Barton & Gray Mariners Club Hinckley Picnic Boat,  a fiberglass, downeast-style lobster boat powered by a jet drive with a deck, railing and cabinetry crafted with handmade mahogany and teak wood.  There will be six champagne cruises; three on Saturday and three on Sunday for up to six people, perfect for corporate entertaining or a friends or family get-together. The price for the one-hour cruise is $500. It includes two bottles of champagne, hors d’oeuvres from Whole Foods and a gift from Heidi & Arthur Chocolatiers for each passenger.  For tickets, visit www.thedelamar.com

Visitors will also be able to view five of the newest automobiles from Mercedes-Benz of Greenwich, including, if available, the SL550 Night Edition, one of only 100 in the country.  In addition, Bombardier’s Flexjet will show how private air travel can become a reality through its fractional ownership and card programs. Other exhibits include Beth Madison Photography, Betterliving Sunrooms, Equinox of Greenwich, My World of Magnets, Pepsi, artist Peter Arguimbau, Stamford Healthcare Associates, Stamford Sports & Spine and more.  Sponsoring the Greenwich Harbor Yacht Showcase are the Delamar, Derecktor, which recently debuted Cakewalk, the largest yacht ever built in the United States,  l’escale restaurant bar, Impression Point, Inc., People’s United Bank and Vinylume, Inc.  Media sponsors include Moffly Media, AM1490/WGCH and 103.9/WFAS.

With its picturesque setting, the Delamar Greenwich Harbor, which was named “one of the best new hotels in the world” by Condé Nast Traveler, provides a blend of European elegance and refinement and prides itself on personal services. The Greenwich Harbor Yacht Showcase is produced by TMK Sports & Entertainment LLC, an event-marketing company. For further information, call 203-531-3047 or visit www.thedelamar.com

Greenwich Historical Society
39 Strickland Road
Cos Cob
Friday, September 10, 2010
Cocktail Reception: 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Dinner: 7:30 pm

Green Market Dinner at the Barn: A Conversation with Jill Isenbarger and Jack Algiere of Stones Barns Center for Food & Agriculture

Well into the twentieth century, Greenwich was known for growing everything from oysters to onions. Is local farming still important? Join Jill Isenbarger, Executive Director of Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture and Jack Algiere, “Four-Season” Farm manager, as they explain why growing food close to home is essential for our own health as well as that of the environment.  A delicious Green Market Dinner will follow in the Barn featuring a three-course dinner with wine by our own homegrown chef Jeff Pandolfino (Plum Pure Foods.)

Stone Barns educates the public about farm-to-table connections by simultaneously serving as a farm, kitchen, education center and “laboratory. ” Stone Barns also sources the famous on-premises Blue Hill Restaurant, which “showcases the farmers’ year-round activities by bringing the field to the plate.”

$25.00 Cocktail Reception Only
$85.00 Cocktail Reception and Dinner
Group tables available. Space for dinner is limited.
For reservations, call 203-869-6899, Ext. 10

Audubon Greenwich
613 Riversville Road
Saturday, May 15
2:00-3:30 pm

The Healing Power of Whole Foods
With Gina Paterno Villalobos – The Organic Coach

Whole Foods are powerful. Naturally low in fat, high in fiber, nutrient-dense, anti-inflammatory and packed with anti-oxidants. They are full of nature’s vitality. Learn how these foods can directly impact your health, help you detoxify, increase your energy and boost your immune system.  Learn in contrast, how our Standard American/Western diet can help to contribute to chronic diseases and illness. Food choices can both harm or heal, they can help provoke or help prevent health conditions. Empower yourself by becoming a more health conscious and educated consumer.
Q&A session at end on how to eat for different health conditions.
Questions welcome during and after the program. RSVPs are appreciated. Contact Jeff Cordulack at 203-869-5272 x239. $5 suggested donation per adult. Kids are free.

Gina Paterno Villalobos, “THE ORGANIC COACH®,” is a holistic Diet & Lifestyle coach who’s expertise lies is using food as medicine.  Gina turned to macrobiotics and the amazing natural healing power of whole foods in her own healing journey of recovery from Breast Cancer. Certified as a Macrobiotic Instructor by the world-renown Kushi Institute in Massachusetts, Gina shifted gears from a fast-paced corporate marketing career in the fashion and beauty industry to helping others achieve their optimal health and empowering themselves by sharing her passion and knowledge of the specific amazing healing properties of organic whole foods through private cooking instruction, private cooking, health education sessions and health food store tours. Gina is based in Riverside, CT.

“Elegant Entertaining”: Seasonal Recipes from the American Ambassador’s Residence in Paris
By Dorothy Walker Stapleton and Philippe Escoffier, Photographed by Francis Hammond

January 26, 2009
at Restaurant Jean-Louis
61 Lewis Street
12:30PM

Join the Alliance Francaise of Greenwich and Just Books on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 12:30 for lunch at Restaurant Jean-Louis of Greenwich.

Greenwich resident Dorothy “Debbie” Stapleton, wife of Ambassador to France Craig Stapleton will share her life at the embassy from 2004-2009. Hostess at thousands of dinners, lunches and receptions at the rue Faubourg St. Honore residence in Paris, Mrs. Stapleton will discuss the history of this “glamorous and hidden treasure”

Enjoy lunch and learn why “The art of cuisine is perhaps one of the most effective forms of diplomacy.” Copies of Elegant Entertaining, Seasonal Recipes from the American Ambassador’s residence in Paris will be for sale and signed personally by Mrs. Stapleton

RSVP to $29.00 Prix-fixe lunch (tax and gratuities not included) at
Restaurant Jean-Louis of Greenwich
61 Lewis Street
Greenwich, CT
203-622-8450

Premier plat
Soupe de legumes d’hiver a la Tomme de Savoie
ou
canelloni de crevette, inspire de “A la table de l’Ambassadeur”

Plat Principal
Saint Jacques au cresson, inspiree “A la Table de l’Ambassadeur”
ou
Osso Buccco de Chevreuil a la diable

Dessert

League of Women Voters of Greenwich
Cos Cob Library
Monday, October 26, 2009
1:00 to 2:00 pm

You are what you eat.
But do you know what you eat?

A panel of experts will discuss how our important daily food choices affect our health and environmnet.

Panelists:
Laura Parisi, local certified holistic health counselor

Nancy Roper, owner of Boxcar Cantina in Greenwich

Bill Duesing, Executive Director, Northeast Organic Farming