SWEETCHARITY: Love Bites

Love Bites, a pre-Valentine multi chef event featuring the best restaurants, caterers and private chefs of the Hamptons will take place on January 31 at Seasons of Southampton from 6:30 to 10 PM. The event will benefit The Ellen Hermanson Foundation, The Ellen Hermanson Breast Center at Southampton Hospital and Ellen's Well.

Dr. James Brady will serve as the evening’s honoree for all of the pro bono reconstructive surgery that he has donated to breast cancer patients. The incredible Chef Peter Ambrose will serve as Chef Chairman. Guests will enjoy dancing to one of NYC's hottest DJ's, Allen Dalton Production's Bob Kelly. Ann Ciardullo and Cathy Tweedy, both who sit on the Board of the EHF, will serve as the event Chairpersons. The Silent Auction coordinator is Marla Schwenk who has already brought amazing items in for the guest’s bidding!

The event is being held in the loving memory of the Foundation's dear friend, Annette Heller, who after more than twenty years of dealing with this disease, succumbed to it in April of 2014. She never let the disease dictate her life and was a wonderful volunteer and friend to the Ellen Hermanson Foundation, as well as its Founder, Julie Ratner, ED.D. The Ellen Hermanson Foundation serves the East End of Long Island, where breast cancer diagnosis and mortality rates are among the highest in the state. They are unique in the commitment to helping breast cancer patients and their families cope with the changing nature of the physical and emotional aspects of breast cancer. The Foundation was established in 1997 in memory of Ellen Hermanson, by her two sisters, Julie Ratner, Ed.D and Emily Levin, Esq, who was a powerful advocate for educational outreach to medically underserved women, psychosocial support services for breast cancer survivors and their families and access to quality breast health care. Dress with a "flash of red" for a memorable evening, while enjoying a variety of delights from many notable Hamptons chefs. Dishes will be provided by Tim Burke, 230 Elm; Cheryl Stair, Art of Eating; Chris Arlotta & Mario Pecoraro, Arlotta Food Studio; Ambrosio Merlos, Backbar Grille; Sam McCleland, Bell & Anchor; Jillian Renna, Candied Anchor; Michael Cavaniola, Cavaniola's Cheese; Michael Johnson, Cowfish; Rob Janesh, Creative Appetite; Dina Tsiorvas, Dina's Delights; Peter Ambrose, Endless Summer Catering; Alissa Beth Cohen, Edible Encores; Erica Kalick, Erica's Rugelach & Baking Company; Todd Jacobs, Fresh Hamptons; Keith Davis, Golden Pear Cafes; Damien O'Donnell, Harbor Bistro; Joe Cipro, Private Chef; Matt Ketchum, Ketchum Seafarm Oyster Bar; Bob Abrams, Little Red; Randy Riess, Lobster Grille; Joe Realmuto, Nick and Toni's (Honest Man Restaurant Group); Kevin Penner, North Fork Foods; Craig Young, Rumba; Paul Labue, Seafood Shop; Jeanine Burge & David Gaviola, Silver Spoon Specialties; Arthur Wolf, Smokin' Wolf; Scott Kampf, Southampton Social Club; Erin B. Finley & David Blydenburgh, Sydney’s "Taylor" Made Cuisine; and Gary Lattanzio, Tully's Seafood Market and Cafe. Alcohol and beverages will be provided by Chopin Vodka, Ubons Bloody Mary Mix, Pampelonne, Wolffer Estate Vineyard, Niche W&S Import Co, Hampton Coffee Company and Dona Sarita Mezcal. Additional sponsors include Flowers by Topaz - Mark Masone, The Independent Newspaper, WLNG, Party Rental LTD, Daria Culver Events, At Your Service, Decco by Party Up Productions, all paper goods by Imperial Bag & Paper, Don Kayser, Society In Focus, and Rose Jewelers. Tickets start at $125 per person or $60 for a junior ticket for those under the age of 25. For tickets visit www.ellensrun.org or contact Linda B. Shapiro/LBS Productions 631-725-2023 or Jessica Mackin - jessica@indyeastend.com, mail a check made payable to the Ellen Hermanson Foundation to The Ellen Hermanson Foundation, PO Box 4098, East Hampton, NY 11937. Names will be on a paid reservation list at the door.

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