Restaurants Against Hunger Benefit @ Touch June 15, 2009

International humanitarian organization Action Against Hunger, in partnership with leaders from the food and beverage industry, will host its annual Restaurants Against Hunger Benefit on Monday, June 15th, 2009 at New York City’s Touch. All proceeds from the evening support Action Against Hunger’s work to save the lives of children threatened by acute malnutrition in some 40 countries around the world.

Guests will enjoy tastings and cocktails to the live tunes of indie rocker Clara Lofaro. The event features asilent auction of gift certificates from participating restaurants, hotels, andgourmet purveyors and the chance to mingle with Jacques Pepin, among other top chefs.

PARTICIPANTS INCLUDE: Adour, Amy’s Bread, Alinea,Brandy Library, Brasserie Julien, Bubble Lounge, Café Boulud, Café d’Alsace,Café Grumpy, Café Joul, Cavo, Cercle Rouge, Chanterelle, Comida, DanielDemarchelier, Frederick, Wildman & Sons, French Roast Uptown, French RoastDowntown, Grand Marnier, Harry’s Water, Havana Central, L’Express, LeBernardin, Le Cirque, Le Monde, Mad Mac, Madison Bistro, Maison, Marseille,Momofuku Ssam Bar, Nice Matin, Opia, Paul Goerg, Champagne, Per Se,Pigalle, PJ Wine, Sueños, Taxi Beach, T-Bar Steak & Lounge, The French Laundry, Tom Cat Bakery, and Zagat Survey

ABOUT ACTION AGAINST HUNGER Asone of the leading organizations in the fight against hunger and malnutrition, Action Against Hunger provides for people’s immediate needs when food is scarce and supports families with thetools, seeds and support they need to build a sustainable future. Every year,its 6,000 aid workers help over 4 million people. With head offices in the USA,the UK, France, Spain and Canada, Action Against Hunger’s international network shares its combined resources,breadth of experience and technical expertise in pursuit of a world without hunger.

Official Website: http://www.actionagainsthunger.org/get-involved/events/2009/restaurants-against-hunger-2009