New York City’s Taste Of The Nation For No Kid Hungry
No child should go hungry in America, but one in six children face hunger each year. New York City’s Taste of the Nation for No Kid Hungry is making a difference. The signature tasting event featuring NYC’s best chefs, sommeliers, and mixologists, takes place Monday on the East River Waterfront at 180 Maiden Lane.
The event is led by Honorary Chair Danny Meyer of Union Square Hospitality Group along with Culinary Co-Chairs Anita Lo of Annisa and Bryce Schuman of Betony, and Host Committee members Eli Sussman of Samesa, Chris Jaeckle of Uma Temakeria, William Elliot of Maison Premiere and Sauvage, Jack Logue of Betony, Flynn McGarry of Eureka, and Oskar Kostecki of Union Square Wines.
United for a cause, these and other culinary tastemakers lend their talent and time to ensure a future where every child in this country gets the healthy food they need, every day. One hundred percent of proceeds from the event benefit No Kid Hungry’s work to end childhood hunger in America.
This year’s Taste of the Nation will feature over 40 of the city’s most popular eateries, offering guests bite-size fare, craft cocktails, and delectable desserts. Participating restaurants and bars include Lalito, Union Square Cafe, Atoboy, Massoni, Pig Bleecker, Dead Rabbit, Black Tail, Pig & Khao, and Daily Provisions, among others.
Twenty-two percent of children in New York struggle with hunger. No Kid Hungry aims to end this problem by ensuring that kids start the day with a nutritious breakfast in the classroom, have access to the food they need during the summer, and families learn the skills they need to shop and cook on a budget. Since the campaign’s launch, No Kid Hungry and its partners have provided kids facing hunger with more than 500 million meals.
Last year’s Taste of the Nation raised enough to provide more than one million healthy meals to children in need. Local beneficiaries include City Harvest, Hunger Solutions NY, Food Bank for New York City, and Hunger Free America.
At the event, Taste of the Nation is introducing new special culinary programming such as The Candy Carnival featuring a colorful selection of local, handmade candies. The event is also bringing back favorites from previous years such as The Donut Derby with creations from the city’s best donut shops and the always-popular Rosé Garden.
Live music from rock band The Strumbellas, fresh off a performance on TBS’ “Conan,” will provide entertainment. The band was recently named Best New Rock/Alternative Rock Artist by iHeartRadio.
Taste of the Nation for No Kid Hungry tickets start at $250. For additional information and to purchase tickets, visit: https://ce.nokidhungry.org/events/nyc-taste-nation.