Bevi E Mangia 2002 Comes To New York

An Italian wine and food tasting to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). Bevi e Mangia features menu samplings from New York Citys premier Italian restaurants and a variety of wines obtained by the Italian Culinary Institute. Restaurants include Alfredo of Rome, Patsys, Serafina, and I Coppi. Presented by the MDA and the Italian Culinary Institute. Sponsored by American Express, Bacardi USA, the Italian Culinary Institute, La Cucina Italiana, and DeFalco & Co., CPA.

Master of Ceremonies: Monica Pelligrini of UPN 9 and Mick Foley of the World Wrestling Federation.

DATE: Monday, April 22, 2002, 6:00 p.m.  10:00 p.m.

EVENTS:

Open wine, Barcardi bar, and coffee bar.
Food and dessert stations.
Live and silent auctions.
Scheduled celebrity appearences by the cast members of HBOs The Sopranos and Oz.
Live entertainment.
WHERE: The Ritz-Carlton
Two West Street, New York, Battery Park

DRESS: Cocktail attire

TICKETS: $100 per person in advance.
$150 per person at the door.