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City Harvest
2012 Evening of Practical Magic |
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Honoree Danny Meyer.
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Danny Meyer and the staff and chefs of Union Square Hospitality Group were honored at City Harvest’s 18th annual gala, An Evening of Practical Magic, on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. The event attracted approximately 550 guests and raised more than $2 million―an increase of $500,000 over last year’s affair and an astounding new record. Nicholas D. Lowry, President of Swann Auction Galleries, served as auctioneer.
Notable event attendees included: Kelly Rutherford, Matthew Settle, Leila Lopes, Miss Universe, and Alyssa Campanella, Miss USA as well as renowned culinary experts: Eric Ripert, Marc Murphy, Gail Simmons, Michael Anthony, Floyd Cardoz, Tracy Nieporent of Myriad Group, Oceana chef Ben Pollinger, cake designer Ron Ben-Israel, Donatella Arpaia, restaurateur Ariane Daguin, South Gate Restaurant’s chef Kerry Heffernan and chef David Burke. Also in attendance were prominent members of New York society, including: Heather Mnuchin, Nina Rennert Davidson, Lise & Michael Evans, Carola Jain, Stacy Hock, Dr. Joy Brown, and Governor David Paterson, among others.
An Evening of Practical Magic paid tribute to the efforts of individuals and organizations that have gone above and beyond in their dedication to the fight against hunger. Support for City Harvest is critical, as emergency food programs served by City Harvest report an average increase in demand for emergency food of 25% since 2008.
The 30-30-30 Campaign supports goals identified by City Harvest’s most recent strategic plan. Launched at An Evening of Practical Magic, the campaign is named for City Harvest’s 30th year feeding the hungry, the 30 million more pounds City Harvest will deliver annually for hungry New Yorkers by the end five years, and the $30 million additional dollars City Harvest will need to raise over this time period to fulfill its expanded role feeding New York’s hungry.
In addition to recognizing the staff and chefs of Union Square Hospitality Group, Duane Reade was presented with the Heart of the City Award, given to one of City Harvest’s important partners who has provided City Harvest with extraordinary services or who has performed in an exceptional manner to impact hunger. City Harvest also acknowledged BJ’s Wholesale Club Inc., Boar’s Head, and Harvest Queens Farms as Food Donors of the Year.
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(L-R) Marc Murphy, Kerry Heffernan, Eric Ripert, Floyd Cardoz, Donatella Arpaia, Gail Simmons, Jilly Stephens, Michael Anthony and Ben Pollinger.
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Lise Evans, City Harvest director Jilly Stephens, Heather Mnuchin, Nina Rennert Davidson.
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Nicholas D. Lowry, Eric Ripert.
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Actors Kelly Rutherford and Matthew Settle.
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Miss Universe Leila Lopes and Miss USA Alyssa Campanella.
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Atmosphere.
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