Eat. Celebrate. Support.

This event is SOLD OUT. You can join the wait list here.

On Tuesday, December 7, the Food Bank launches its new Culinary Council at a sparkling holiday event atop the iconic Empire State Building. Hosted by Chef Mario Batali and including some the city’s greatest culinary luminaries, this intimate event for 200 promises to be an unforgettable evening.

Rub shoulders with culinary celebs such as Anthony Bourdain, Marisa May, Andrew Carmellini and Tom Colicchio while helping fight hunger in New York City. Enjoy holiday-inspired cocktails and hors d’oeuvres created by some of New York’s hottest restaurants including, Locanda Verde, SD26, Riverpark and Morimoto. Bid on unique items such as four tickets to a taping of Iron Chef and a private studio tour, tickets to the Emeril Lagasse Show, restaurant gift certificates galore and more during a special live auction. 

Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime event, sponsored by the Condé Nast Food Group and the Empire State Building, and be there when this iconic building turns orange, the color of hunger awareness. This event is SOLD OUT. You can join the wait list here.

Event Details:
  Date: Tuesday, December 7
  Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm (“Orange” carpet will begin at 6:00 pm)
  Location: Empire State Building, 61st Floor (entrance on 34th Street)
  Cost: $250  

Proceeds from this event supports the Food Bank’s ongoing efforts to end food poverty in New York City.

Questions? Please contact Carol Schneider at 212.566.7855 ext. 2231 or by email.  

The Food Bank’s Culinary Council brings together prestigious leaders in the culinary industry to raise funds and awareness for the Food Bank For New York City.

Members: 

Mario Batali, CHAIR

Ted Allen

Phillip Baltz

Joe Bastianich

Lidia Bastianich

Ken Biberaj

April Bloomfield

Daniel Boulud

Anthony Bourdain

Tim Buma 

David Burke

Anne Burrell

Andrew Carmellini

Cesare Casella

David Chang

Caryl Chinn

Tom Colicchio

Barbara Fairchild

Brad Farmerie

Tyler Florence

Jean-Marc Houmard

Emeril Lagasse

Jennifer Leuzzi

Michael Lomonaco

Marisa May

Masaharu Morimoto

Seamus Mullen

Darcie Purcell

David Rabin

Ruth Reichl

Lee Brian Schrager

Michael Schlow

Tanya Wenman Steel

Susan Ungaro  

Jean-Georges Vongerichten

Reverend Henry Belin, EX OFFICIO
Board Chair, Food Bank For New York City 

Lucy Cabrera, Ph.D. CAE, EX OFFICIO
President and CEO, Food Bank For New York City

Lisa Jakobsberg, RD, LIAISON
Vice President of Marketing & Business Partnerships, Food Bank For New York City