Metropolitan Pavilion NYC 11th Annual Taste of Hope NYC -a culinary, spirits and wines ' walk around tasting gorge-thon event featured some of the most popular restaurants, chefs and beverage vendors... plus a silent auction...with proceeds to support the American Cancer Society 's mission and goal of eliminating cancer as a major health problem. A not to be missed evening...it benefits this 100 years old nationwide community based, volunteer organization ...and their millions of supporters and patients. Some Highlights : Culinary Honoree Chef David Burke and Corporate Honoree Drew Nieporent -icons in the food industry Taste of Hope 11th Annual Benefit...a foodie must-hosted by Chris Wragge-honored Philanthropist and author Jean Shafiroff. corporate sponsor Vinitaly Int'l delicious-sparkling wine from Italy...ROTARI NOBU NY-Tuna Sashimi w/ tofu aioli-chef Ryo Hasegawa-we had this tasting multiple times!!!! Alidoro-Chef Walter Momente