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Central Park Conservancy
Taste Of Summer
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Atmosphere.
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Sponsored
by Miraval Living Condominium, Central Park Conservancy’s Taste
of Summerwas held under the stars at the Naumburg Bandshell
in Central Park on June 4. The 13th annual benefit featured
a night of tastings from over 35 of New York's top restaurants; dancing
under the stars; and a silent auction showcasing beauty and vacation
packages, jewelry and accessories. Critically acclaimed chef
and restaurateur Jean-Georges Vongerichten hosted
a VIP Café with tastings from all six of his New York restaurants
- Jean Georges, JoJo, Vong, Perry
St, Spice Market, and Mercer Kitchen.
BLT Market, Brasserie Cognac, Fred's
at Barney's, Gordon Ramsey at the London, Orsay,
and Telepan Restaurant were among the restaurants
supplying culinary delights.
The event was co-chaired by I. Dolly Lenz. Jay
Mandelbaum, Norman Selby, and B. Smith were
Trustee chairs. The Host Committee included: Elizabeth
Meigher, Frank J. Lourenso, Gillian Miniter, Kristy and Jonathan
Korngold, Liz Gateley, Patrick McMullan, Sade Baderinwa, Samantha
S. Topping, Sandra Lee, and Susan Shin.
The Central Park Conservancy's mission is to restore, manage, and
preserve
Central Park, in partnership with the public, for the enjoyment of
present and future generations. The event raised
$750,000 for the Central Park Conservancy's ongoing care and preservation
of this beloved landscape.
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Doug Blonsky, president of Central Park Conservancy; Gillian Miniter, Anthony
Walton.
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Dolly Lenz, Doug Blonsky, Camila Ruftufbekova.
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Alison Brod, Andy Brod.
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Gillian Miniter, Sylvester Miniter.
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Nicole Romano, Kristian Laliberte.
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Braden Keil, Jennifer Keil.
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Campion and Tatiana Platt.
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Lara Meiland, Kristian Laliberte, Rachel Wolkowitz.
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Chef Vittorio Assaf, Gillian Miniter.
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Andrea Peyser, Mark Phillips.
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Alex Jachmich, Grace Chirinianevan, Ashton Abbott, Evan Uhlick.
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Theresa and Paul Teague and friend.
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| Photos:
Matthew Carasella/Patrick McMullan Company |
