TASTE OF THE NFL
Taste of the NFL:
The Ultimate Dallas Cowboys Tailgate Party
Sunday, May 20, 2012 at 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Omni Dallas Hotel | Trinity Ballroom
555 South Lamar | Dallas, TX 75202
Advance tickets $125.00 per person, $225.00 per pair, or $150.00 per person at the door.
Valet Parking will be $12.00 for the event (or up to 4 hours) or $25.00 (overnight).
Event Chair DeMarcus Ware #94 welcomes Former Dallas Cowboy Chad Hennings who joins Cowboys legend Preston Pearson and Executive Chef Kent Rathbun for 2012’s Taste of the NFL: The Ultimate Cowboys Tailgate Party benefiting the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB).
"Foodies and football fans alike will huddle up to take a bite out of childhood hunger at the eighth annual “party with a purpose,” aiming to raise its one-millionth dollar in 2012. ... This year’s Tailgate Party has all the ingredients of a winning evening, including:
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20 gourmet food stations from chefs representing some of DFW’s hottest restaurants and purveyors;
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Current and former Dallas Cowboys hosts and special guests, including Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders;
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Live music by headliner Emerald City;
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Silent and live auction items featuring great escapes, experiences and one-of-a-kind merchandise like a Louis Vuitton bag, an over seas trip; Southwest Airlines vouchers; and signed sports memorabilia; and
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Fund-a-Cause opportunities enabling bidders to sponsor children utilizing NTFB programs at commitment levels of $100, $500, $1,000 and $2,500 emceed in a live auction-style format.
"Supporters can get on the ball and reserve a spot today online (“select” the tickets tab), or purchase an event ticket at the door (while supplies last) for $150 per guest.
“'I am proud to Co-Chair this winning team, and to support this great event as it looks to raise its one millionth dollar in 2012 to feed North Texas kids in need,' said Chad Hennings, former Dallas Cowboy #95.
"The following star chefs have already committed to take time out from their own kitchens to participate:
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Kent Rathbun – Kent Rathbun Concepts: Abacus, Jasper’s, Rathbun’s Blue Plate Kitchen, & KB’s WoodFire Grill
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Sean Merchant – Bob’s Steak and Chop House, Omni Dallas Hotel
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Jake Law & Sarah Katherine Francis – Cavallini Coffee & Tea
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Graham Dodds – Central 214, Hotel Palomar Dallas
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Tim Bevins – craft | DALLAS, W Dallas - Victory
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David Holben – Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House
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Bronwen Weber – Frosted Art Bakery & Studio
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Matt McCallister – FT 33
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Orazio LaManna – Legends Hospitality, Cowboys Stadium
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Anthony Bombaci – Nana, Hilton Anatole Hotel
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Rodman Shields – Nick & Sam’s Steakhouse
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James Williams – North Texas Food Bank, Community Kitchen
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Leslie Beach – The Owners Box, Omni Dallas Hotel
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James Johnson – Pappas Bros. Steakhouse
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The Saxton Group – Pinkberry
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Tiffany Derry – Private Social
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Jason Czaja – Shinsei
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Gilbert Garza – Suze Restaurant
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TJ Lengnick – Whiskey Cake
“This fun evening has become a springtime tradition, and we are grateful to be on the receiving end of the enormous generosity of our amazing hosts, a great lineup of talented chefs and dedicated sponsors,” said Jan Pruitt, president and CEO of the North Texas Food Bank. 'You are helping to elevate the issue of hunger as our organization works to raise funds to provide healthier, more nutritious options to families in need of food assistance.'
"All event proceeds will go towards supporting NTFB’s children’s programs including: the Food 4 Kids backpack, Kids Cafe and pantry programs, which aim to tackle childhood hunger here in North Texas. Guests can also choose to make a night of it by booking a special $179 room rate at the Omni Hotel Dallas. Simply call 214-744-6664 and ask for “reservations.” Be sure to reference TNFL or Taste of the NFL to receive the offer.
"Last year alone, Taste of the NFL: The Ultimate Cowboys Tailgate Party raised a record of more than $201,000 (up 13.5 percent) – helping provide over 603,000 meals to kids in need across our community. Organizers hope to cross the $1 million dollar fundraising milestone this year for funds generated since the event started in 2004.
"The NTFB’s Food 4 Kids program provides backpacks full of nutritious food to chronically hungry children identified by local schools each semester, and for the fourth straight year will continue that outreach during summer school. The Food Bank will also operate a select number of Kids Cafes through programs in at-risk areas during the months of June, July and August. Many families will also turn to local food pantries to provide sustenance while school is out. But work remains to be done. According to recent USDA data, Texas has one of the highest rates of food insecure children in the country; currently 1 in 4 lives in a household without consistent access to nutrition.
"Please visit the Food Bank’s website at www.ntfb.org for additional event information, to learn more about the nonprofit’s programs serving children, for volunteer opportunities, or to see how the organization is committed to ' ReThinking Hunger' by bringing healthier, smarter and stronger solutions to the table to address demand. For every dollar donated, NTFB is able to provide three meals." NTFB
http://ntfb.org/d_taste_of_the_nfl_info.cfm
