Share Our Strength's Taste Of The Nation

FACT SHEET
SHARE OUR STRENGTH'S TASTE OF THE NATION


EVENT:
Taste of the Nation

DATE:
Monday, August 7, 2006

LOCATION:
River East Arts Center
435 East Illinois St.
Chicago, IL

HONORARY CO-CHAIRS:
David Burke - Chef/Owner of Primehouse
Alpana Singh - Host of Check, Please!

RESTAURANT CHAIR:
Todd Stein - Executive Chef of mk

FEATURING:
Tony Abou-Ganim - Master Mixologist

ATTIRE:
Business Casual to Urban Cocktail

VIP RECEPTION
6:00pm - 7:00pm  Tickets $150  $112.50 is tax deductible

A VIP ticket allows admission into Taste of the Nation one hour early, an auction preview and an opportunity to mingle with Chicago's celebrated chefs. Three tasting galleries of gourmet delicacies, fine wine, and creative cocktails mixed by the city's most talented mixologists are open exclusively to VIP guests throughout the night.

MAIN EVENT
7:00pm - 10:00pm  Tickets $100  $75.00 is tax deductible

The main event features tastings from over 20 of Chicago's hottest restaurants and the world's best wines and spirits. Guests will enjoy interactive tasting sessions with Honorary Co-Chairs David Burke and Alpana Singh, cocktails mixed by the city's most talented mixologists, al fresco dining, and unique auctioning.

TICKETS: Available at www.tasteofthenation.org and 1-877-26-TASTE


VIRTUAL TABLES:
Virtual tables provide your clients, co-workers, friends or family with an evening to remember along with promoting your company and supporting the fight against childhood hunger.

Gold Plate Virtual Table Sponsor: $2,500
 10 VIP Tickets
 Full-page ad in program
 Name on www.tasteofthenation.org website

Silver Plate Virtual Sponsor: $1,500
 10 General Admission Tickets
 Half-page ad in program

LOCAL BENEFICIARIES:
The Greater Chicago Food Depository
Vital Bridges
Operation Frontline - Chicago


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FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL
WAGSTAFF WORLDEWIDE, INC., (312) 902-6900