Bocuse d’Or Team USA 2021 National Selection

We invite you to join us at The Culinary Institute of America’s Copia campus in Napa, to select the next Team USA! Three teams will face-off to determine which chef and commis will represent the United States for the 2021 Bocuse d’Or in Lyon, France. The competition is conducted in the same format as the Bocuse d’Or, with each team competing over a five hour and 35 minute period and concludes with an esteemed chef panel who will judge each candidate’s presentations.

Competing finalist teams: 

Head Chef: Nyesha Arrington (Los Angeles, CA) and Commis: Michael Sansom (Yountville, CA)

Head Chef: Jeffery Hayashi (Honolulu, HI) and Commis: William Barrera (Honolulu, HI)

Head Chef: Scott Muns (Washington D.C.) and Commis: Yuta Umeki (New York, NY)

Chef judges include Paul Bartolotta, William Bradley, Gerard Craft, Olivier Dubreuil, Michelle Karr-Ueoka, James Kent, Matthew Kirkley, Brian Lockwood,Yvan Mucharraz, Roland Passot, Francis Reynard, Melissa Rodriguez, Rich Rosendale, Joachim Splichal, Philip Tessier, and Ming Tsai. In addition to the chef jury panel, Chefs Daniel Boulud, Thomas Keller, Gavin Kaysen, Mathew Peters and Robert Sulatycky will head the President’s Table.

We hope you can join us in Napa, CA on November 11th!

 

To book a hotel, please click here.

Restaurant DANIEL in New York – Cardmember Exclusive

Seating is limited. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis and must be purchased in pairs at a price of $400 per pair ($200 per person). Limit one pair of tickets per cardmember.

  

As a valued American Airlines AAdvantage® Aviator® Mastercard® cardmember, you (and a guest) are cordially invited to join award-winning host Chef Daniel Boulud for a private culinary experience at one of New York’s premier restaurants, DANIEL.

You and your guest will enjoy: specialty cocktails, a four-course gourmet dinner with sommelier-selected wine pairings, and a special cardmember gift to commemorate the event.

 

 

Wednesday, October 23rd
6:30 PM
| Cocktail Reception
7:30 PM
| Dinner

Restaurant DANIEL
60 East 65th Street
New York, NY 10065

Proceeds benefit Ment’or in support of Team USA and young chefs in America.

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Terms and Conditions:
Tickets are non-refundable, but may be transferred with prior notice. Price does not include accommodations or travel. All net proceeds will be donated to Ment’or, Ltd. Please consult your tax advisor regarding deductibility. Must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcohol. Please drink responsibly.
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I hereby irrevocably authorize and grant permission to Ment’or, their successors and assigns, and their respective officers authorized by them (collectively, “Grantees”), to use, separately or together, my name, picture, or other likeness (collectively, the “Images”), in whole or in part, in connection with the event “Aviator Cardmember Dinner” in any and all media now or hereafter known (including, without limitation, broadcast and cable television, industrial media, internet, social media) throughout the world, in perpetuity. I hereby release, discharge and agree to hold harmless Grantees and Barclays and its agencies and affiliated entities from using the Images in accordance with the terms hereof, including but not limited to any liability for what might be deemed misrepresentation or defamation of me, my character or person due to distortion, alteration, optical illusion or otherwise due to faulty reproduction which may occur in the finished product. In addition, you are allowing us to email you after the event with a link to all photos taken at the event as well as a short survey to express your feedback after the event. Any misuse of the Images is strictly prohibited. I hereby warrant that I am 21 years of age or older. I agree that this agreement shall be governed under the laws of Delaware, excluding its conflicts of law provisions.
American Airlines reserves the right to change the AAdvantage(R) program and its terms and conditions at any time without notice, and to end the AAdvantage(R) program with six months’ notice. Any such changes may affect your ability to use the awards or mileage credits that you have accumulated. Unless specified, AAdvantage(R) miles earned through this promotion/offer do not count toward elite-status qualification or AAdvantage Million Miler(SM) status. American Airlines is not responsible for products or services offered by other participating companies. For complete details about the AAdvantage(R) program, visit aa.com/aadvantage.
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Mora in Phoenix – Cardmember Exclusive

Seating is limited. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis and must be purchased in pairs at a price of $200 per pair ($100 per person). Limit one pair of tickets per cardmember.

 

As a valued American Airlines AAdvantage® Aviator® Mastercard® cardmember, you (and a guest) are cordially invited to join award-winning host Chef Scott Conant and visiting Chef Beau MacMillan for a private culinary experience at one of Phoenix’s premier restaurants, Mora Italian.

Included in your ticket price, you and your guest will enjoy: specialty cocktails, a four-course gourmet dinner with sommelier-selected wine pairings, and a special cardmember gift to commemorate the event.

       

 

Thursday, November 14th*
6:30 PM
| Cocktail Reception
7:30 PM
| Dinner

Mora Italian
5651 North 7th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85014

Proceeds benefit Ment’or in support of Team USA and young chefs in America.

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Terms and Conditions:
Tickets are non-refundable, but may be transferred with prior notice. Price does not include accommodations or travel. All net proceeds will be donated to Ment’or, Ltd. Please consult your tax advisor regarding deductibility. Must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcohol. Please drink responsibly.
(C)2019 Ment’or, Ltd. All rights reserved.
By purchasing a ticket to attend this event, you and your guest agree to be photographed or filmed and consent to the following:
I hereby irrevocably authorize and grant permission to Ment’or, their successors and assigns, and their respective officers authorized by them (collectively, “Grantees”), to use, separately or together, my name, picture, or other likeness (collectively, the “Images”), in whole or in part, in connection with the event “Aviator Cardmember Dinner” in any and all media now or hereafter known (including, without limitation, broadcast and cable television, industrial media, internet, social media) throughout the world, in perpetuity. I hereby release, discharge and agree to hold harmless Grantees and Barclays and its agencies and affiliated entities from using the Images in accordance with the terms hereof, including but not limited to any liability for what might be deemed misrepresentation or defamation of me, my character or person due to distortion, alteration, optical illusion or otherwise due to faulty reproduction which may occur in the finished product. In addition, you are allowing us to email you after the event with a link to all photos taken at the event as well as a short survey to express your feedback after the event. Any misuse of the Images is strictly prohibited. I hereby warrant that I am 21 years of age or older. I agree that this agreement shall be governed under the laws of Delaware, excluding its conflicts of law provisions.
American Airlines reserves the right to change the AAdvantage(R) program and its terms and conditions at any time without notice, and to end the AAdvantage(R) program with six months’ notice. Any such changes may affect your ability to use the awards or mileage credits that you have accumulated. Unless specified, AAdvantage(R) miles earned through this promotion/offer do not count toward elite-status qualification or AAdvantage Million Miler(SM) status. American Airlines is not responsible for products or services offered by other participating companies. For complete details about the AAdvantage(R) program, visit aa.com/aadvantage.
American Airlines, AAdvantage(R), the Flight Symbol logo and AAdvantage Million Miler(SM) are marks of American Airlines, Inc.
The AAdvantage(R) Aviator(R) Mastercard(R) is issued by Barclays Bank Delaware (Barclays) pursuant to a license from Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.

*The date of this event has been updated as of 10/03/2019

Chef Thomas Keller Charity Golf Classic

Please join us for a special day at the iconic and beautiful Riviera Country Club in California.  Your exclusive experience begins with golf during the day and concludes with a cocktail reception and seated multi-course dinner curated by Chef Thomas Keller and The French Laundry team.  

We hope you enjoy this special day filled with great golf, food, and fun!  

 

By entering this event you agree to be photographed or filmed and consent to the following:
I hereby irrevocably authorize and grant permission to Ment’or, their successors and assigns, and their respective officers authorized by them (collectively, “Grantees”), to use, separately or together, my name, picture, or other likeness, in whole or in part, in connection with this Ment’or event in any and all media now or hereafter known (including, without limitation, broadcast and cable television, industrial media, and internet) throughout the world, in perpetuity.

Bocuse d’Or Team USA 2021 Fundraiser Dinner

Join us at the Culinary Vegetable Institute (CVI) at The Chef’s Garden featuring Ment’or founders Chefs Daniel Boulud and Thomas Keller for a unique, one-of-a-kind, multi-course dinner in support of our programs and the Bocuse d’Or Team USA.  Participating chefs include Chefs Aaron Bludorn, Mathew Peters, Melissa Rodriguez, Jamie Simpson, and Robert Sulatycky.

On Wednesday, September 11, 2019, the heartland town of Milan, Ohio will be transformed into the pulse of the culinary world when renowned Chefs Daniel Boulud and Thomas Keller join Farmer Lee Jones for a once in a lifetime event. This dinner, led by CVI Executive Chef Jamie Simpson, will showcase courses created by a team of acclaimed culinary leaders and guests will have the opportunity to dine and meet-and-greet with the chefs.

 

TICKETS

$3,000 per pair

TABLE SPONSORSHIPS

Chef’s Table Sponsorship: $17,000 per table
– Dinner for 8
– Seating with either Chef Thomas Keller or Chef Daniel Boulud
– Signed Menus

Private Dining Room Sponsorship: $20,000
– Private Dining Room Off Kitchen
– Dinner for 10
– Private Service Staff
– Private Bar Service
– Private Chef Presentation
– Signed Menus

Dinner Table Sponsorship: $12,000 per table 
– Dinner for 8 

Silent Auction

Tickets are limited. Proceeds from the dinner will go toward the Ment’or BKB Foundation programs and mission. To discuss sponsorship or product placement opportunities, email young.yun@mentorbkb.org.

If you are unable to join us but would like to donate or sponsor a chef, please click here.

Terms & Conditions: Tickets are non-refundable. Price does not include accommodations or travel. All net proceeds will be donated to Ment’or, Ltd. Please consult your tax advisor regarding deductibility. Must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcohol; please drink responsibly. 

Thank you to our sponsors:

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By entering this event you agree to be photographed or filmed and consent to the following:
I hereby irrevocably authorize and grant permission to Ment’or, their successors and assigns, and their respective officers authorized by them (collectively, “Grantees”), to use, separately or together, my name, picture, or other likeness, in whole or in part, in connection with this Ment’or event in any and all media now or hereafter known (including, without limitation, broadcast and cable television, industrial media, and internet) throughout the world, in perpetuity.

Grant Gala at Boulud Sud

Host Chef Daniel Boulud and guest Chefs Thomas Keller, Grant Achatz, Paul Bartolotta, Gerard Craft, Gavin Kaysen, James Kent, Gabriel Kreuther, Mathew Peters, and Christina Tosi invite you for a special evening at Boulud Sud celebrating the Ment’or Grant Program.  Each chef is donating their time for this dinner and 100% of the proceeds will help fund educational programs for young chefs in America.  

Monday, September 16th
5:30 PM
| Cocktail hour
7:00 PM
| Dinner & Live Auction

Boulud Sud
20 West 64th Street
New York, NY 10023

Dress code for the evening is Cocktail Attire.

Event details are subject to change. Tickets are non-refundable. Price does not include accommodations or travel. Please consult your tax advisor regarding deductibility. Must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcohol; please drink responsibly.

By entering this event you agree to be photographed or filmed and consent to the following:
I hereby irrevocably authorize and grant permission to Ment’or, their successors and assigns, and their respective officers authorized by them (collectively, “Grantees”), to use, separately or together, my name, picture, or other likeness, in whole or in part, in connection with this Ment’or event in any and all media now or hereafter known (including, without limitation, broadcast and cable television, industrial media, and internet) throughout the world, in perpetuity.

If you cannot join us at the Grant Gala but would still like to support Ment’or, please click here to donate!

Billy Harris Dinner Series: Per Se with Chef Thomas Keller on August 13, 2019

Billy Harris Dinner Series at Per Se with Chef Thomas Keller

Join Chef Thomas Keller at his three Michelin-star restaurant, Per Se, for an intimate seated dinner hosted by acclaimed culinary MC Billy Harris. Guests will enjoy a multi-course wine paired dinner, chef meet and greet plus a hosted cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres. Includes tax & tip with a portion of ticket sales & auction proceeds benefiting Ment’or BKB foundation.

Event Details

– Hosted cocktail hour with passed hors d’oeuvres
– Multi-course menu (full details to come)
– Select wines imported from: Cà Maiol, Ca’ del Bosco, Mesa cantina vitivinicola, Torresella, Tenuta Sassoregale, Kettmeir, Lamole di Lamole, Fattoria Sardi, Feudo Zirtari wineries
– Dessert

Terms & Conditions

– 21 & over only
– No refunds or cancellations
– Tickets are transferable
– Communal seating
– Limited dietary restrictions can be accommodated
– Further details are available at www.billyharris.com

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

SPACE IS LIMITED. Event details and schedule subject to change.   

 

By entering this event you agree to be photographed or filmed and consent to the following:
I hereby irrevocably authorize and grant permission to Ment’or, their successors and assigns, and their respective officers authorized by them (collectively, “Grantees”), to use, separately or together, my name, picture, or other likeness, in whole or in part, in connection with this Ment’or event in any and all media now or hereafter known (including, without limitation, broadcast and cable television, industrial media, and internet) throughout the world, in perpetuity.

Boka in Chicago – Cardmember Exclusive

Seating is limited. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis and must be purchased in pairs at a price of $200 per pair ($100 per person). Limit one pair of tickets per cardmember.

As a valued American Airlines AAdvantage® Aviator® Mastercard® cardmember, you and a guest are cordially invited to join award winning Chef Lee Wolen for a private culinary experience at one of Chicago’s premier restaurants, Boka.

You and your guest will enjoy: Cocktail reception in terrace and garden rooms, a four-course gourmet dinner with sommelier selected wine pairings, and a special cardmember gift to commemorate the event.

               

Thursday, September 12th
6:30 PM
| Cocktail hour
7:30 PM
| Dinner

Boka
1729 N Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60614

Proceeds benefit Ment’or in support of Team USA and young chefs in America.

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Terms and Conditions:
Tickets are non-refundable, but may be transferred with prior notice. Price does not include accommodations or travel. All net proceeds will be donated to Ment’or, Ltd. Please consult your tax advisor regarding deductibility. Must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcohol. Please drink responsibly.
(C)2019 Ment’or, Ltd. All rights reserved.
By purchasing a ticket to attend this event, you and your guest agree to be photographed or filmed and consent to the following:
I hereby irrevocably authorize and grant permission to ment’or, their successors and assigns, and their respective officers authorized by them (collectively, “Grantees”), to use, separately or together, my name, picture, or other likeness (collectively, the “Images”), in whole or in part, in connection with the event “Aviator Cardmember Dinner” in any and all media now or hereafter known (including, without limitation, broadcast and cable television, industrial media, internet, social media) throughout the world, in perpetuity. I hereby release, discharge and agree to hold harmless Grantees and Barclays and its agencies and affiliated entities from using the Images in accordance with the terms hereof, including but not limited to any liability for what might be deemed misrepresentation or defamation of me, my character or person due to distortion, alteration, optical illusion or otherwise due to faulty reproduction which may occur in the finished product. In addition, you are allowing us to email you after the event with a link to all photos taken at the event as well as a short survey to express your feedback after the event. Any misuse of the Images is strictly prohibited. I hereby warrant that I am 21 years of age or older. I agree that this agreement shall be governed under the laws of Delaware, excluding its conflicts of law provisions.
American Airlines reserves the right to change the AAdvantage(R) program and its terms and conditions at any time without notice, and to end the AAdvantage(R) program with six months’ notice. Any such changes may affect your ability to use the awards or mileage credits that you have accumulated. Unless specified, AAdvantage(R) miles earned through this promotion/offer do not count toward elite-status qualification or AAdvantage Million Miler(SM) status. American Airlines is not responsible for products or services offered by other participating companies. For complete details about the AAdvantage(R) program, visit aa.com/aadvantage.
American Airlines, AAdvantage(R), the Flight Symbol logo and AAdvantage Million Miler(SM) are marks of American Airlines, Inc.
The AAdvantage(R) Aviator(R) Mastercard(R) is issued by Barclays Bank Delaware (Barclays) pursuant to a license from Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.

Robb Report Culinary Masters 2019 – Chef Seat Upgrade

Welcome to Robb Report’s Culinary Masters Weekend Getaway at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar
in San Diego, California

For the first time, we are offering guests the unique, once-in-a-lifetime chance to be seated next to one of the weekend’s Culinary Masters for Saturday night’s dinner and auction event. To secure your spot at the table next to one of these esteemed chefs, please proceed to the payment options below.

PLEASE NOTE:
If you have not registered already for the weekend and are interested in doing so, please visit this page.

SPACE IS LIMITED. Event details and schedule subject to change. 100% of silent and live auction proceeds benefit Ment’or.

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By entering this event you agree to be photographed or filmed and consent to the following:
I hereby irrevocably authorize and grant permission to Ment’or, their successors and assigns, and their respective officers authorized by them (collectively, “Grantees”), to use, separately or together, my name, picture, or other likeness, in whole or in part, in connection with this Ment’or event in any and all media now or hereafter known (including, without limitation, broadcast and cable television, industrial media, and internet) throughout the world, in perpetuity.