Comedian George Lopez and his wife Ann Lopez will host an afternoon of soulful jazz and delectable dishes by renowned chefs from across Los Angeles at The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey on Sunday, November 12, 2006 from 11:30am to 3:30pm as the National Kidney Foundation of Southern California presents its 20th Annual Great Chefs of Los Angeles. Hosted by American Airlines and The Ritz-Calrton, Marina del Rey, the event maintains its reputation as one of Los Angeles' premiere charity gourmet food and wine extravaganzas and features both a live and silent auction. This year's theme of 'Puttin on the Ritz' honors the chefs of the Ritz-Carlton hotels throughout California, recognizing them for their exceptional culinary talents and generous contributions to the community, with chef Rob Wilson of Jer-ne at The Ritz Carlton, Marina del Rey serving as the host chef.
The event features an intimate VIP champagne reception before the main event from 11:30 am to 12:00 pm, exclusive to those purchasing VIP tickets for $250 per ticket, with main event tickets available for $175. For more information contact Galit Hadari or Marie Paulo at (310)860-0806 and for sponsorship opportunities or to purchase tickets, contact Stephanie Twerdahl at the National Kidney Foundation of Southern California, (818) 783-8153. Tickets can also be purchased by visiting www.kidneysocal.org.
A number of impressive culinary talents are participating in the event including chefs such as: Jean-Pierre Dubray of the Ritz Carlton, San Francisco, Christian Rassinoux of The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel, Denis Depoitre of The Ritz-Carlton, Huntington Hotel & Spa, William Werner of The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, Mary Sue Milliken & Susan Feniger of Border Grill & Ciudad, Helene An of An-Crustacean Beverly Hills, Marin Santos of Dolce Enoteca e Ristorante, Genichi Mizoguchi of Geisha House, Gino Angelini of La Terza, Conny Andersson of The Regent Beverly Wilshire, Joseph Miller of Joe's Restaurant, Genichi Mizoguchi of The Huntley Hotel, Giacomino Drago of Piccolo Paradiso & Il Pastaio, Celestino Drago of Drago Ristorante, Tanino Drago of Tanino Ristorante Bar & Panzanella Ristorante, Tara Thomas of Traxx Restaurant, Tim Goodell of Red Pearl Kitchen, Bijan Shokatfard of Geoffrey's Malibu and Chandon Clenard of Border Grill.
All of the net proceeds from The Great Chefs of Los Angeles will go to the National Kidney Foundation of Southern California, which provides direct patient care services, public health fairs, free summer camps for children suffering with kidney disease, minority health outreach, free health screenings for at-risk populations, and organ donor and transplant awareness.
WHEN:
Sunday, November 12, 2006
11:30 AM VIP Champagne Reception
12:00 PM to 3:30 PM Event
WHERE:
The Ritz-Carlton Marina del Rey
4375 Admiralty Way
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
TICKETS:
$175 General Admission
$250 VIP (includes reception with chefs)
National Kidney Foundation of Southern California
(818)783-8153 ext. 23