What a wonderful evening we had! Many THANKS to all of those in attendance braving the snowfall and to our extraordinary guest Chefs and Supporters making the evening magical and delicious. Your have helped lift us up in support of those who need us most. We can’t wait to see you at the next Soiree.
Please consider giving to our Silent Auction - LIVE ONLINE
SILENT AUCTION LIVE
Artisanal & Taste-made Experiences
Auction is LIVE until January 16 9:00pm | OPEN to PUBLIC BIDS
Just some of the amazing items up for auction. Click Link to bid now!
Stay & taste of Casa Maria Luigia
Cracked 1/2 wheel Parmigiano Reggiano 24 month Frisona
Urbani Fresh Truffle Basket
Ippolita handcrafted jewelry
NOW CLOSED
Holiday Soiree
An evening to celebrate the New Year and join hands to nourish our vulnerable community members through sharing sustainable zero waste food with hospitality and beauty. '
Jill Newman Productions Presents the Patience Higgins Group
Art Performance Artist Aleathia Brown
Fatto a mano
Celebrating the New Year.
Tuesday, 16th of January
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Changemaker Circle $750 | Champion Circle $1250
Friends Circle : Group Tickets 4 person $3000
All Tickets VIP Special Event Access & Soiree Gift
Welcome to our first Holiday Soiree to benefit Refettorio Harlem, a collaboration of Food for Soul and Free Food Harlem. The festive evening brings you flavors of Italy, tastes of the Emilian countryside in a curated Eight-Hands Culinary & White Truffle Dinner featuring celebrated Guest Chefs against jazz sounds of Patience Higgins Group presented by Jill Newman Productions. The evening's proceeds will support our mission to reduce food waste and social isolation by giving directly to our essential food initiatives, transforming food surplus ingredients into nutritious delicious meals served at the table with hospitality, compassion and conviviality.
The special event will host Silent Auction, opening 9th January with extraordinary opportunity to bid on select handcrafted goods and experiences. Join us, it will be an evening to remember.
Eight-hands Culinary & Truffle Experience (menu below)
Ticket includes multi-course menu, beverage, wine pairing. Access to Silent Auction. 100% tax dedcutible
6:30pm Aperitivo
7pm, welcome followed by seated multi-course dinner, chocolate and cafe bar
9:00pm closing exclusive gift at departure
Ticket Tier: all include VIP 1st Access to seasonal Soiree events 2024, Soiree Gift Exclusive
$1250 Champions Circle 1 Ticket: VIP pass + Discount Events, Special invite Food for Soul Founders Launch, a “170 Urbani Anniversary Truffle Gift Box
$750 Changemaker Circle, 1 Ticket - VIP pass
$3000 Friends Circle: 4 Tickets VIP pass + Complimentary dinner for 4 at Refettorio Harlem hospitality service for guests.
PAY WHAT YOU CAN - LIMITED TICKETS. FLOOR 10$ minimum + Donation requested
Additional Party Size or Corporate Giving
Please inquire directly, Rachael @ rahchael@gmail.com
Celebrated Guest Chefs
Eataly Scuola & Culinary
Michele Casadei Massari, Owner and Executive Chef of Lucciola
Stefano Secchi, Executive Chef and Partner of Rezdôra
Chef Antonino Settepani and Chef Bilena Settepani
Bring a little love to our guests and hang set of gloves on our giving tree. Each set will be gifted to our Refettorio guests this Winter season to keeping them warm with love!
Menù
Aperitivo, Eataly
Salumi e Formaggi Tasting
selection of salumi and formaggi from Emilia-Romagna
Arancini ragù and mozzarella filling
Aged 24 month Frisona Parmigiano Reggiano
Villa Manodori ACETO BALSAMICO di Massimo Bottura
Eight-hands Culinary & Truffle Experience
"Holiday in Parma", Parmigiano Reggiano, fonduta e castagne, rifinito con saba, Tartufi freschi Urbani Tortellini filled with Parmigiano Reggiano, Fonduta & Chestnuts, finished with Saba, fresh Urbani Truffles
Stefano Secchi, Executive Chef
Gnocchi di Zucca alla Crema di Parmigiano Reggiano e Guanciale Croccante
Pumpkin Gnocchi, served with a rich and creamy Parmigiano Reggiano sauce. Each bite is complemented by Crispy Guanciale
Michele Casadei Massari, Owner and Executive Chef
Ricciola con salse autunnali & salmoriglio
Amberjack with Autumn sauce Salmoriglio
Stefano Secchi, Executive Chef
Guancia di Manzo Brasata, con Patate Gratinate, Tartufi freschi Urbani
Slow-Braised Beef Cheek, accompanied by Gratin Potatoes, fresh Urbani Truffles, and sweet Borettane onions glazed in balsamic vinegar
Michele Casadei Massari, Owner and Executive Chef
Panettone Sorprese, “reimagined”
Chef Bilena Settepani & Chef Antonino Settepani
Linzer Cookies, homage a Casa Maria Luigia
Chef Elizabeth Richards - Refettorio Harlem Culinary Director
Collaborating Partners
Founded in 2007, Eataly is dedicated to the craft of authentic Italian food and drinks using only the highest-quality ingredients to bring a taste of Italy to the table
Lucciola is more than a restaurant; it’s a homage to the artistic spirit of Italy, an 18-seat gem in the Upper West Side. Led by owner and executive chef Michele Casadei Massari, it was awarded in 2023 as Best Restaurant in New York by the New York Restaurant Association. It has recently won the ‘two glasses’ from Wine Spectator for outstanding and one of the most extensive wine lists in the city.”
Rezôra is a Michelin-Starred and New York Times three-star restaurant from Chef Stefano Secchi and Partner David Switzer in New York City's Flatiron neighborhood. The menu celebrates the cuisine of Emilia Romagna and is centered around house-made pasta, a nod to the restaurant's name which translates to grandmother, the matriarch of the family who hand rolls pasta. Traditionally prepared meat, fish, local vegetables, and Northern Italian wines complement the offerings. In 2022, Rezdôra received recognition as the #9 Italian restaurant in the world by Top 50 Italy and was named one of the 100 Best Restaurants in New York City by the New York Times in 2023.
Settepani Bakery and Restaurant is a vibrant culinary destination, anchored by its flagship location in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, and complemented by a sister establishment in Harlem. In Brooklyn, we operate as a versatile culinary hub, seamlessly blending wholesale and retail bakery services. Meanwhile, in Harlem, we proudly stand as pioneers, having served authentic Italian cuisine for over two decades, creating a lasting culinary legacy in the heart of the neighborhood. Together, the Settepani family continues to craft exceptional bakery delights and provide a delightful dining experience in both Williamsburg and Harlem, blending their rich Italian heritage with Bilena’s inventive flair. Settepani Bakery and Restaurant stands as a testament to their unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and the celebration of Italian cuisine.
Supporting Partners
Need to know
Donation ticket is final and non-refundable
Event is wheelchair accessible
Allergens and General Questions to Refettorio team hello@refettorioharlem.org
Rachael 510-689-6384
Location
37 119th Street, New York, NY 10026 (inside Emanuel A.M.E Church )