Join us for Taste of Summer!

Wednesday, June 19, 2013
7:00 pm –11:00 pm
Bethesda Terrace
Summer Chic

Savor delicious culinary fare from top New York City chefs and restaurants at this one-of-a-kind tasting event in the heart of Central Park. Held at the iconic Bethesda Terrace, this annual benefit for Central Park Conservancy brings together visionaries in support of its mission to restore and maintain the Park. This year, Taste of Summer will feature a luxury-filled silent auction and music by Alexandra Richards. The Taste Café, available exclusively to table buyers, will be hosted by Crown Group Hospitality featuring food from Crown, The Lion and recently launched Bill's Food & Drink. Don't miss out on this annual kick-off to summer!

Presenting Sponsor:

Spirits generously donated by William Grant & Sons

Trustee Chairmen: Jay Mandelbaum, Gillian Miniter, John Paulson, and Norman Selby

For more information about Taste of Summer or to reserve your spot at the event, please contact the Events Department at RSVPevent@centralparknyc.org or 212-446-2242.

Participating Restaurants

21 Club
Antica Pesa
Armani Ristorante
Benoit
Bice Ristorante
Brasserie Cognac
Brasserie Les Halles
Bridgewater Chocolate
The Central Park Boathouse
Caravaggio
Casimir & Co
City Bakery
Cloud Catering
Delicatessen
Devi
East 12th Osteria
Ivy Bakery
KTCHN Restaurant
New Leaf Restaurant and Bar
Maya
Pampano Botaneria
PJ Clarke’s
SD26 Restaurant & Wine Bar
Serafina
Serendipity 3
Sirio Ristorante
Swifty’s Restaurant
Tacombi
Thalassa
The Sea Fire Grill
Toloache 82
Tulsi
Zio Ristorante

Taste of Summer: In the Press
New York Social Diary (2013 Taste of Summer Kickoff) (PDF)
The New York Times (PDF)
New York Social Diary (PDF)
Examiner
Avenue Magazine (PDF)