2014 Celebrity Chef Dinner

Thank you to all our sponsors, silent auction donors, food/beverage donors, volunteers, and attendees for helping to make our sold-out 4th Annual Celebrity Chef Dinner featuring Chef Jacques Torres such a magical evening. 

Thank you, Jacques Torres and the Cosimo’s Team, for preparing a sensational muti-course chocolate inspired dinner.  Thank you to Clay Gordon, from Solbeso, for working in tandem with Chef Torres to created our special welcome drink, the Wicked Hotchata!

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All about Chef Jacque Torres:

Fondly referred to as “Mr. Chocolate,” Master Pastry Chef Jacques Torres is the authority on all things related to this confectionery delight. Through his early years as a pastry chef, Jacques developed a deep affinity and passion for chocolate. Raised in France, it is after being awarded with the prestigious M.O.F medal in 1986 that Jacques fulfilled his American dream by moving in the US in 1989. In 2000, after 10 years at Le Cirque Restaurant, and 52 episodes on public television with his show “Dessert Circus”, Jacques opened his first chocolate factory, Jacques Torres Chocolate in DUMBO, Brooklyn. Chef Torres has won numerous awards, including the James Beard Foundation Pastry Chef of the Year, the Chefs of America Pastry Chef of the Year, and Chartreuse Pastry Chef of the Year. He is a member of the Académie Culinaire de France, and in 2003 the James Beard Foundation inducted him into the Who’s Who of Food and Beverage in America.

He is also the author of 3 cookbooks and the owner of 6 chocolate retail stores and 1 ice cream shop. Jacques also proudly serves as Dean of Pastry at the International Culinary Center.
Today, Jacques produces his chocolates and other high-end confectionery products at his brand new state of the art 40,000 square foot chocolate factory at the Brooklyn Army Terminal in Brooklyn, NY.

Silent Auction Information:

While enjoying the culinary chocolate adventure at the Celebrity Chef Dinner with Jacques Torres, guests checked out the Premier Cares Foundation Silent Auction with 29 DELUXE silent auction packages:

The Art of Chocolate at Mohonk Mountain House

Enjoy a two-night stay for two on at the Mohonk Mountain House during The Art of Chocolate Weekend, February 6-8, 2015. The approximate value of this gift is Mohonk Mountain House, a National Historic Landmark resort, offers a feeling of comfort and home. We are confident that the winner’s stay will be most memorable.

Please note that the Mohonk will assume the cost for accommodations, gratuities, three meals per day, and afternoon tea and cookies. The winner will be able to enjoy complimentary recreational activities which include: nature hiking, yoga, fitness classes, and (weather permitting) ice skating, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing.

Follow the link to learn more about this incredible Silent Auction 2 night package, February 6-8, 2014. Click here to learn more.

Silent Auction Donors

We are grateful to our many generous donors who helped make this exciting Silent Auction possible:

Arlington Wine and Liquor

Artigiani Del Gelato

Artist’s Palate

Asian Temptation

Bardavon

Bart Oates

Beekman Arms

Bluestone Bistro

Bounce

Burger Fi

Buttermilk Spa and Henry’s on the Farm

Cabot Cheese

Cafe Taci

Catamount

Crew

Culinary Institute of America

Dr. Scott Kahn

Edison Ballroom

Eve Gendron

Farm to Table Bistro

French’s Food

Gladmore Cleaners

Gold’s Gym

Halftime

Harney and Sons

Haven Spa

Heston Vineyards

Hudson Valley Office Furniture

Hudson Valley Renegades

Hudson Valley Skin Care

Hudson Valley Wine Goddess

Hurricane Grill & Wings

IHeartMedia

Jacques Torres Chocolate

Jennifer Donnelly

Jim Waters

Joe Panik

Le Petit Bistro

M.T. Abraham, M.D./ Oasis MediSpa

Madava Farm

Mahoney’s

Market Street

McCann Ice Arena

Mid Hudson Children’s Museum

Millbrook Winery

Mohonk Mountain House

New York Bridge Authority

Nic L Inn

Nick Citera

Omega Institute

Paintbrush & Party

Pastry Garden

Poughkeepsie Journal

Poughkeepsie Tennis Club

Pure Mountain Olive Oil

Rocking Horse Ranch

Ron Terry

Santa Fe Restaurant

Sarah Samuels at Splash Skincare and Beauty Bar

Silent Auction Items

Stampin’ Up

Tea Talk

The Gallery Salon

The Palm

Ulster Performing Arts Center

Vassar Golf Course

Viscount Wine and Liquor

W Hotel

Wild Thymes

Woodstock Chimes

Thank you to all of our sponsors, vendors and silent auction donors for their support!

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All about Chef Jacque Torres:

Fondly referred to as “Mr. Chocolate,” Master Pastry Chef Jacques Torres is the authority on all things related to this confectionery delight. Through his early years as a pastry chef, Jacques developed a deep affinity and passion for chocolate. Raised in France, it is after being awarded with the prestigious M.O.F medal in 1986 that Jacques fulfilled his American dream by moving in the US in 1989. In 2000, after 10 years at Le Cirque Restaurant, and 52 episodes on public television with his show “Dessert Circus”, Jacques opened his first chocolate factory, Jacques Torres Chocolate in DUMBO, Brooklyn. Chef Torres has won numerous awards, including the James Beard Foundation Pastry Chef of the Year, the Chefs of America Pastry Chef of the Year, and Chartreuse Pastry Chef of the Year. He is a member of the Académie Culinaire de France, and in 2003 the James Beard Foundation inducted him into the Who’s Who of Food and Beverage in America.

He is also the author of 3 cookbooks and the owner of 6 chocolate retail stores and 1 ice cream shop. Jacques also proudly serves as Dean of Pastry at the International Culinary Center.
Today, Jacques produces his chocolates and other high-end confectionery products at his brand new state of the art 40,000 square foot chocolate factory at the Brooklyn Army Terminal in Brooklyn, NY.