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NAPA VALLEY WINE COUNTRY COOKOUT
California wine legend Tim Mondavi invites ten people to his home for a cookout dinner provided by San Francisco restaurant A16. To start the festivities, the group will be given a private tour of Robert Sinskey Winery; where Chef/Owner Maria Helm Sinskey will prepare a lunch and tour of some of the finest food and wine in Napa. You’ll also receive copies of Maria’s cookbooks: The Vineyard Kitchen: Menus Inspired by the Seasons by Maria Helm Sinskey (HarperCollins), and Family Meals: Creating Traditions in the Kitchen by Maria Helm Sinskey. Next you will head over to the Mondavi’s house, where winemaker Abe Schoener, Maria and Rob Sinskey, and Tim and Carissa Mondavi will all be pouring wines. Date to be mutually agreed upon
THE ULTIMATE CHOCOLATE & SCOTCH EXPERIENCE
Enjoy a private tasting with Highland Park Distillery Scotch Ambassador, Martin Daraz and explore the perfect pairing that happens when Scotch meets chocolate. One of the country's premier chocolate makers and most avant guard food companies, Vosges Chocolates will provide special chocolate pairings and be on site to talk through their thoughts and reasoning. This is an experience you’ll want to share, so why not invite 30 of your closest friends as you partake in the various colors, smells and body of each aged scotch? All of the scotch will be provided (between 12 and 30 year old bottles). Don’t worry, you won’t go home empty handed - the winner will also receive a bottle to add to their personal collection and, of course, more chocolate!
MEATY WINES MEET MEATY DINNER
Feast on a culinary adventure for 12 in your home with rare Sine Qua Non vintages by renowned winemaker Manfred Krankl. Start with a signature cocktail crafted by Margo Tyler, Jar restaurant’s resident bartendress. Dinner will be prepared by the best meat-cooking chefs in Los Angeles to match Krankl’s full bodied wines, including Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo of Animal; Suzanne Tracht of Jar; and Zack Pollack and Steve Samson from Sotto. End the evening with a dessert by award-winning pastry chef Elizabeth Falkner.
A SEASON FOR TOKYO
Visit Tokyo in style and in this case you may enjoy the flight as much as the destination. Singapore Airlines will provide two business class tickets from Los Angeles to Tokyo. Once in Tokyo, you will enjoy a four night stay at the Four Seasons, including breakfast each morning. To kick off your sightseeing adventure, you will be treated to a guided tour of the world famous Tsukiji Fish Market. Certain restrictions apply.
GREAT MENS CHEFS AND 100 POINT ROBERT PARKER WINES COME TOGETHER TO CREATE DREAM DINNER FOR 12 IN YOUR HOME
A spectacular collaborative dinner in your home for 12 guests with the talents of Michael Tusk, Quince (San Francisco); Paul Kahan, Blackbird (Chicago); Jonathan Waxman, Barbuto (New York); and Los Angeles Chefs Matt Molina, Osteria & Pizzeria Mozza, Josiah Citrin, Melisse Restaurant and Michael Cimarusti, Providence. This dinner will be paired with a generous donation of 100 point Robert Parker rated wines from a private wine cellar.
GREAT WOMEN CHEFS AND VINTNERS COME TOGETHER TO CREATE DREAM DINNER FOR 12 IN YOUR HOME
Chef Suzanne Goin brings together an extraordinary group of talented women to create a memorable dinner for you and your guests. Featuring chefs Giada de Laurentiis, Suzanne Goin, Nancy Silverton, Alice Waters and Sherry Yard, this is a priceless dinner. The dinner will be complimented by the wines of two of America's greatest female vintners--Morgan Clendenen of Cold Heaven Cellars and Ann Colgin of Colgin Cellars. Champagne will be 2000 Dom Perignon, of course. Mutually agreeable date required.
Farm Fresh Dinner for 15
Great chefs always say the “fresher the ingredients the better.” Well, it does not get any fresher or better than a dinner for 15 people at the farm of Alex Weiser when it’s prepared by people like Neal Fraser, Paul Kahan and Suzanne Goin. Date must be mutually agreed upon.
Sonoma County Vacation
Two people will enjoy a tasting menu from all local, organic Sonoma products at the Farmhouse Inn plus wine-pairings by Master Sommelier Geoff Kruth. Enjoy your amazing picnic lunch at Wells Guthrie's Copain winery overlooking the Russian River. Mick Unti will host you for lunch or dinner, as you enjoy a comparison tasting of his Italian varietal wines from Dry Creek Valley versus the Italian counterpart. You will then enjoy dinner for 2 at Cyrus in Healdsburg and a wine tasting at Skewis Cellars. You will also remember the trip, as you have a personalized tasting with Hang and Maggie Skewis of Anderson Valley, tasting some library wines and barrel samples at their new tasting room in Healdsburg.
Foodie Frolic in ‘Frisco
This San Francisco Foodie Getaway for 2 is truly just that - a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience San Francisco from a true foodie’s perspective! The winner plus a guest will receive a 2 night stay at the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel. While in town, enjoy lunch at The Slanted Door and Zuni. The winner and guest will enjoy dinners at SPQR & Gary Danko. Both dinners include wine. A signed A16 food & wine book complements this San Francisco dining experience package.
Pizza Perfect in Phoenix
Enjoy the pizza experience of a lifetime as you visit Chef/Owner Chris Bianco of Pizzeria Bianco in Phoenix, Arizona. Chef Bianco will treat you and 3 guests to dinner and drinks at the world renowned Pizzeria Bianco. After an amazing meal you will need to rest up (hotel rooms provided) as the following day you and your guest will be treated to lunch at Pane, including a private tour of the kitchen. As to not leave empty handed, a picnic basket of pizza supplies will be packed up for you to take home and practice your pizza making skills.
Big Easy Dinner & Drinks
Take it easy in the Big Easy, as you enjoy the best of New Orleans. Start the day visiting New Orleans’ famous French Quarter and take in the sounds of jazz that fill the street. Then head to CURE for a few drinks and enjoy a $500 gift certificate. Make sure to save room, as you and a guest will then head to the world famous Besh, John Besh’s signature restaurant. Besh is known for his Southern Louisiana style. Cap off your trip with a stop by Cochon, where Chef Link and Chef/Co-owner Stephen Stryjewski work with locally sourced pork, fresh produce and seafood, focusing on traditional methods, creating authentic flavors of Cajun country. The restaurant is set in a rustic, yet contemporary interior of a renovated New Orleans warehouse.
Big Apple, Big Taste
Barbuto continues to be a favorite for both locals and visitors who enjoy the restaurant's casual sophistication and neighborhood feel. You and three guests will be able to experience the restaurant’s unique garage space, with doors that can be opened and closed to allow guests to enjoy a sidewalk table in the warm months. The simple décor, open kitchen and wood-burning brick oven add to the restaurant's warm and inviting feel. You can also brush up on your own Italian cooking, as the winner also receives a signed copy of Jonathan Waxman’s cookbook Italian, My Way. On your trip to the Big Apple, also enjoy dinner for 2 at Prune in the East Village, compliments of Chef Gabrielle Hamilton. You'll also receive a signed copy of her book, Blood, Bones & Butter.
Eat Like Royalty in the Queen City
Enjoy Seattle's finest with this package. Begin your trip with dinner for two at Tilth in Seattle. Tilth features New American cuisine prepared with certified-organic or wild ingredients sourced from many local farmers. Additionally, chef and owner Maria Hines, has been recognized as a James Beard Award winner for Best Chef of the Northwest. The next day you will need to watch out for “low flying fish” as you tour the world famous Pike Place Market with John Sundstrom. Following your trip to the market, you and a guest will head to Chef Sundstrom’s Lark, where you will enjoy a tasting menu.
San Francisco Wine & Dine
Plan a road trip to San Francisco! On your way stop by Hirsh Vineyards, where you will enjoy a personal tour and wine tasting. You won’t leave empty handed as you receive a magnum of wine to enjoy at home. Once you arrive in San Francisco, Proprietor and Chef Michael Tusk of Quince restaurant invites you and a guest to enjoy dinner for 2, including a Tasting Menu and Wine Pairings.
Perfect Pairing
An evening of Scotch and decadent dining, compliments of Highland Park Distillery and Hungry Cat. Highland Park Distillery Scotch Ambassador, Martin Daraz, will lead the dinner with Scotch pairings for each course. Food will be compliments of Hungry Cat. Winner will receive a bottle of Scotch to take bring home.
A+ in Oakland
Having worked at Chez Panisse for more than 20 years, Russell Moore opened his own warm and rustic restaurant in Oakland, Camino. Inspired by traditional home cooking in France, Italy and Spain, most of the dishes served at the restaurant are cooked at the restaurant’s prominent fireplace or wood-burning oven. You and a guest will enjoy dinner for two, with 2 drinks included for the winning bidder. A small, decisive, daily changing menu reflects the seasons, the region and the restaurant’s commitment to small farms. Camino is closed on Tuesdays.
Brown Estate Vineyards Collection
Enjoy a private tour and tasting at Brown Estate Vineyards and winery in Napa Valley for a party of 6. The winner will receive a 3-year vertical of Napa Valley Zinfandel (2008, 2009, 2010) in 1.5L bottles. Brown Estate Vineyards’ winemaking philosophy adheres to the principle of purity: letting the vineyard (and Mother Nature, of course) guide the way, and from what the harvest yields we seek to extract the purest expression of the exquisite fruit this land continues to give us.
Cuisinart 8 Bottle Wine Cellar
The Cuisinart Private Reserve Wine Cellar is the compact solution for wine storage! By maintaining the ideal storage temperature, the Cuisinart Private Reserve Wine Cellar ensures that up to eight bottles of wine preserve their signature bouquet, flavor and body. An attractive stainless finish ensures any wine collection is displayed in style.
White Wine Wonderful
If white wine is your thing, this is the perfect package for you! If you prefer something a little sweeter, you can enjoy a magnum of Paul Lato Chardonnay. Paul says, "From my experience of tasting the finest wines from around the world, I believe in harmony and elegance. These are the qualities I constantly try to capture in my wines. The ultimate goal is to create wines that are seamless and textural, with the structure and balance to complement fine cuisine. I want my wines to give pleasure and keep your palate interested until the last drop from the bottle - I hope you like them at first sip and love them at the last."
Scotch Connoisseur
A package for the true Scotch connoisseur. Three bottles include: Black Grouse, Macallan Fine Oak (21 year old) and Highland Park (25 year old).
Scotch Lover
A package for the Scotch lover. Three bottles include: Black Grouse, Macallan (18 year old) and Highland Park (8 year old).
Made In America
Have you ever wanted to have all of the country’s best chefs’ recipes at your fingertips? Well, now is your chance! Author Lucy Lean has released a new cookbook featuring more than 100 recipes from renowned chefs including L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade’s Suzanne Goin, Jonathan Waxman, Vinny Dotolo, Jon Shook, and Marc Vetri to name a few. If that isn’t enough to get you excited, this book has been traveling around the country, being signed by the chefs whose special recipes you will now own (Disclaimer: no recipes were harmed in the signing of the book)!
Vertical Tasting of Peter Michael Les Pavots Meritage Wines & 2 copies of Hands & Hearts Cookbook
The Peter Michael Foundation has provided 2 bottles each of their highly-collected, much-desired signature red wines. The winner will also receive two collectors’ first edition copies of Hands & Hearts. Copies are autographed by 17 world-class chefs including Suzanne Goin, Daniel Boulud, and Thomas Keller.
Primetime Walk-on Role – Cougar Town
Be a part of ABC’s hit show Cougar Town! Courtney Cox, and the rest of the show’s regulars can move aside, as you will enjoy a walk-on role on Cougar Town. You won’t have to travel far, as Cougar Town is filmed right here at Culver Studios. Date is to be mutually agreed upon, during filming.
Be an Idol
No single music show has changed the lives of musicians around the word like American Idol has! Since first airing in June of 2002, American Idol has dominated television ratings and radio waves. This is your chance, for you and a guest, to attend a live taping of America Idol, complete with a meet and greet of your favorite Idol stars and contestants. Finish off your evening with complimentary dinner for two at Wolfgang Puck's Cut or Spago restaurants. Dates of show taping will be available after the New Year. Winner will have multiple dates between February and March 2012 to choose from.
Maroon 5 Autographed Gibson Guitar
A true musician's delight! Hopefully you didn’t miss your “Wake Up Call” this “Sunday Morning” as you would not want to miss the opportunity to bid on your very own Fender Squire electric guitar autographed by Maroon 5. Signatures include lead singer and L.A. Love's Alex's Lemonade Honorary Committee Member, Adam Levine. Your “Moves Like Jagger” may help you to “Give A Little More” to help a great cause, by taking home this amazing item!
Your Little Star
Rowley Portriature is the most upscale "children's only" portrait studio on the West Coast. This is your chance to capture that perfect picture. Winner will receive a gift certificate for one photographic session of an individual child (age 3 or above), plus one fourteen inch portrait on canvas with lavish artistry. All costs are included. Studio is located in Orange County.
Picture Perfect
Enjoy a day like no other with Bradford Studios. Winner will receive a $5,000 gift certificate, good for one 16x20 wall portrait on canvas richly embellished by their renowned artist. All fees are included, no additional costs to winner. This certificate is good for family or individual (no pets). Studio is located in Orange County.
Say . . . Lemon!
Enjoy a day like no other with Bradford Studios. Winner will receive a $3,000 gift certificate, good for one 11x14 wall portrait on canvas richly embellished by their renowned artist. All fees are included, no additional costs to winner. This certificate is good for family or individual (no pets). Studio is located in Orange County.
Fashion Forever
Who hasn’t wondered how Hollywood’s leading ladies manage to be so darn cute all the time? From their heads down to their toes, our favorite starlets have style staples and fashion favorites that they stay loyal to. These little tricks of the trade have the girls looking great on and off the red carpet, and with a little keen observation; you too can include their styling hints in your personal wardrobe. This box from Forever 21 includes many fashionable items that will surely make you shine.
Forever 21 is a proud supporter of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation and we look forward to a wonderful collaboration this spring. Stay tuned!
Being KIND
For the makers of KIND bars, “being KIND,” means to “Be KIND to your body, your taste buds, and the world.”® KIND is manifested through the use of all natural wholesome ingredients you can see and pronounce like whole nuts and real fruit. Winner will receive a one month supply of (72) KIND bars in a reusable shopping tote.
Alanis Morissette Fan Pack
"You Otta Know" that this is the "Perfect" package for any Alanis Morissette fan! Indulge your inner fan with an autographed collection from the artist. Winner will receive: autographed 8x10 photo and copies of "Jagged Little Pill", "Under Rug Swept" and "MTV Unplugged: The Collection." To top it off, you'll receive a signed Hohner Silver Harmonica! Wouldn't it be "Ironic" if you won?
Ramondo Vineyard Delight
A delightful item for any Pinot fan. Described as, “firm, intense and vibrant, this is still a bit crisp and tight, with minty bay leaf, wild berry and raspberry fruit that’s tightly wound, ending with chewy tanning.” Winner will receive a magnum bottle of 2007 Baker Lane Ramondo Vineyard Pinot Noir, from the Sonoma Coast.
Puss in Boots Gift Basket
Here’s one for the movie fans! Puss is the lovable sword-fighting cat from the Shrek series. Courtesy of DreamWorks Entertainment, winner will enjoy a basket full of Puss in Boots favorites including; a video game and assorted memorabilia.
Jonathan Adler Man/Woman Vase
Enjoy this vase from Jonathan Adler’s Utopia Collection- a playfully chic universe of vases, vessels, and objects. Jonathan Adler pottery begins its life in our Soho studio, where Jonathan and his team design and sculpt every prototype. The product you are viewing is produced by skilled artisans at our main workshop in Peru. They make molds from our prototypes and then hand craft each piece from high-fired stoneware or porcelain.
A Day in the Chez Panisse Kitchen
Spend the day in the historic Chez Panisse kitchen, participating in the daily menu meeting with the chefs and working side by side with the team prepping for the evening’s service. You’ll dine with a guest of your choice at the exclusive Chefs’ Table in the Chez Panisse kitchen with a custom tasting menu and paired wines from Sina Qua Non from Santa Barbara County. For 1 person and includes a guest for dinner. Mutually agreeable date required.
The House of Krug’s Three Striking Sensations: 3 Bottle Vertical Collection
The House of Krug illustrates the amazing adventure of a visionary, Joseph Krug, a determined man with an uncompromising philosophy, who understood that the essence of Champagne is pleasure itself. He wanted to offer his clients the ultimate pleasure experience in Champagne every year, regardless of the annual changes in climate, and for this to be the signature of the House: thus Krug Grande Cuvee was born. Joseph Krug founded the first and only House with Champagnes that are all of equal, undisputed quality and distinction. His vision and savoir-faire have been perpetuated and enriched by six generations of the Krug family since 1843. Winner of this lot will enjoy a vertical of Krug; vintages 1995, 1998 and 2000.
Champagne Seaside Soiree at The Hungry Cat Santa Monica
Preview the new upstairs private dining room at The Hungry Cat in Santa Monica Canyon, with your own dinner party for 20, complete with a sweeping view of the Pacific, and Malibu in the distance. Cozy up by the fire in this wood-paneled living room and feast on Chef David Lentz’ seafood dinner of shucked oysters, clams and fresh sea urchin; steamed shrimps, crab and lobster; and finish it off with a perfectly grilled whole fish, just right for toasting with flutes of fine champagne. We’re bringing 6 magnums of ‘96 vintage Henriot Champagne donated by A.J. Rice. Also included are 12 bottles of 2009 Respide-Medville Graves Blanc and 12 bottles of 2009 Dominique Cornin Beaujolais Blanc, donated by Martine’s Wines. Let’s raise a glass to the California Coast!
Raise Your Voice
Raise your voice in the fight against childhood cancer! This is an exclusive opportunity for your family to be the voice of a radio Public Service Announcement (PSA) for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. You’ll work in collaboration with the Foundation’s staff to deliver a message both personal and powerful to our target audience. This opportunity is open to any supporter (individual, family, youth) of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation.
Ultimate Indulgence Package
Pamper yourself for all the right reasons. SPA 7 Aesthetics is an exceptional medical spa and laser center committed to achievable, ageless beauty in West Hollywood. SPA 7 offers a wide variety of skin rejuvenation and cosmetic procedures utilizing state-of-the-art medical technologies. Winner will enjoy an Enzyme Fusion Facial Treatment with light diamond therapy microdermabrasion, an enzyme fusion polishing peel and a $100 Gift Certificate toward any additional salon service. Let SPA 7 be your destination for body, beauty and wellness solutions. Continue your day of beauty at Bungalow Salon in West Hollywood. Winner will receive a gift certificate for highlights and a haircut with Jesse German, along with a Moroccan Oil gift basket.
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