Hostelling International New England

Taste of the World

June 10, 2010

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What: TASTE of the World brings Boston's finest international restaurants together for a festive evening of culinary sampling and networking, complete with a food-themed silent auction.
 
Proceeds will benefit Hostelling International USA's Cultural Kitchen program, where inner-city students learn about culture and conflict-resolution through cooking.

Who: Sample the wares of some of greater Boston's favorite international eateries, including:

  • The Burren
  • Danish Pastry House
  • Estragon Tapas Bar
  • Irie Jamaican Style Restaurant
  • Istanbul'lu
  • Jacob Wirth
  • Lucky's Lounge
  • Mela Restaurant
  • The Rattlesnake Bar and Grill
  • Taranta
  • Trattoria Toscana
  • Vlora

The food-themed Taste of the World silent auction already includes these exciting prizes:

  • Taza chocolate basket + one subscription to Edible Boston
  • One dozen Kickass Cupcakes + Two dozen Lakota cookies
  • Admit two to a wine-tasting event at Dave's Fresh Pasta
  • Admit two to a Cuisine en Locale "ONCE" event
  • Harpoon Beer prize package
  • $25 gift card to Garden at the Cellar + one subscription to Edible Boston
  • American Kitchen Gift Crate from Penzey's Spices
  • A basket of fresh produce from Atlas Farm + one subscription to Edible Boston
  • Admit two to one of the Fireplace Restaurant special wine/beer pairing "fireside chat" lunches
  • $100 gift card to the East Coast Grill, and a signed copy of Chef Chris Schlesinger's "Let the Flames Begin"
  • A baking lesson (featuring chocolate) from Ali Dagger at the Hi-Rise Bakery
  • $100 gift card to the Union Oyster House
  • $25 gift card to Café Brazil in Allston, and one free admission to a future Cultural Café event
  • $100 gift card to the Elephant Walk
  • Dinner for four at Henrietta's Table
  • $75 gift card to Sabur
  • four handmade placemats + Savoring East Somerville
  • Gift basket from Cabot Cheese + $25 gift card to Beacon Hill Chocolates
  • Cooking lesson at Cambridge School of Culinary Arts
  • Glassblown item by artisan Tony Davlin

When: Thursday, June 10, 2010, 6 - 8 pm

Where: The City Year building, 287 Columbus Avenue in the Back Bay

Transportation and Parking: The City Year building is directly around the corner from the Back Bay MBTA station, which services the MBTA Orange Line, the MBTA Commuter Rail, and Amtrak.

Limited on-street metered parking is available on the north side of Columbus Avenue.

The closest parking garage is Garage @100 Clarendon. Rates are $9 for parking after 5 PM.

Why: Just as our Cultural Kitchen program brings urban youth together through food, Taste of the World is a great way to meet fellow food-loving Bostonians while supporting a great program!

Tickets are $60 and include an evening of international tastes, live music, a food-lover's silent auction, and two complimentary drink tickets.

Tickets may be purchased:
Online: http://tasteoftheworld.eventbrite.com
By phone: contact Karin at 617-718-7990 ext 23
By mail: 218 Holland Street, Somerville, MA 02144
(Checks made out to Hostelling International USA)

To donate an item to our food-themed silent auction, please contact Ellie Botshon, Silent Auction Committee Chair.

To become a sponsor for the event, please contact Monica Roberts, Sponsorship Committee Chair.

Restaurants and bakeries wishing to join in the fun may contact Michele Barrett, Restaurant Committee Chair.

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Join our related Cultural Café group:
On the first Tuesday of every month, we hold a low-key fundraising dinner for Cultural Kitchen. It is a great way to explore Boston's fantastic international cuisine with interesting people while raising money and awareness for a good cause. www.meetup.com/culturalcafe.