Great Chefs Of Los Angeles Honors Josiah Citrin & Raphael Lunetta

The 18th annual Great Chefs of Los Angeles, hosted by American Airlines and the Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey, will feature cuisine from more than 20 of Southern California's best restaurants as well as fine wines from more than 20 wineries. Emceed by Mario Martinoli, host of K-CAL 9s The TV Diner, this years event will honor Josiah Citrin of Melisse; and Raphael Lunetta of JiRaffe for their contributions in raising awareness for kidney-related illness. Proceeds will benefit the National Kidney Foundation of Southern California.

When: Sunday, September 28, 2003; 4-8 p.m.

Where: Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey
4375 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, CA

Partial List of Participating Restaurants:
Angelini Osteria, Bastide, Cha Cha Cha, Crustacean, Gardens at The Four Seasons, Georges at the Cove, Jer-ne at the Ritz-Carlton Marina del Rey, Jimmy's Tavern, JiRaffe, Locanda del Lago, Lucques, Max, Melisse, Michaels, Restaurant Christine, Rovers of Seattle, Roys of Newport Beach, Stonehouse Restaurant at San Ysidro Ranch, The St. Regis Hotel & Spa Los Angeles, Water Grill and more.

Partial List of Beverage Participants:
Amici Cellars, Barefoot Cellars, Bernardus Winery and Vineyard, Buttonwood Farm Winery and Vineyard, Callaway Vineyard and Winery, Chalk Hill Estate Vineyards & Winery, Fife Vineyards, Flora Springs Winery, Galvanina, Golden State Wine Company, Jakob Gerhardt, L'Adventure/Stephan Vineyard, Laetitia and Barnwood Wineries & Vineyards, Lagunitas Brewing Company, Long Vineyards, Pacific Wine and Spirits, Pedroncelli Winery, Quady Winery, Schieffelin & Somerset, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards, and the Wine House.

Tickets & Information:
$175 - General Admission; $250 VIP (includes reception with chefs)
National Kidney Foundation of Southern California
(310) 641-8152
www.kidneysocal.org