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                                                                     The Kitchen Experience—
                                                                     like no other!

                                                                     Donated By: Dr. Mark Taubman and Lois Taubman
                                                                     Estimated Value: Priceless!

                                                                     Experience a fully immersive dining experience sure
     Wine of the Month—                                              to appeal to all of your senses.  Dr. Mark and Lois
     The Mega Edition                                                Taubman will host twelve people for an intimate
                                                                     evening of dinner and fine wine at The Kitchen and
     Donated By: Century Liquor & Wines                              The Lounge in the Village of Pittsford.  Executive Chef
     Estimated Value: $15,000                                        Joseph Cipolla will create an eleven-course seasonal
                                                                     menu featuring regionally sourced ingredients, with
     There is Wine of the Month, and THEN there is Wine of
                                                                     all courses presented in the dining room in view of the
     the Month—The Mega Edition! Beginning in October
     2018, the winning bidder will receive a full case—12            guests. Chef Cipolla is a classically trained French chef
     bottles—of wine each month for one year. He or she              and his cuisine promises to be a perfect match to the
     will have the option of personally choosing the bottles         featured wines.
     during a private tasting of pre-selected prospects, or          Each course will be accompanied by fine French wines
     leaving their selection in the capable hands of wine            chosen by Dr. and Mrs. Taubman, representing many of
     experts Sherwood Deutsch and Michael Misch. The                 the most notable wine regions of France.  Pairings will
     possibilities encompass the whole world of fine wines:          include first growth Bordeaux, as well as stellar white
     Champagnes, Bordeaux, Chardonnays, Burgundy,                    and red Burgundies.  Discussion on the choice of wine
     Cabernet Sauvignons, Super Tuscans, Ports, and more.            and the pairings will further enhance the interactive
                                                                     nature of this memorable night.
     “It was absolutely amazing,” stated Travis Betters, one
     of last year’s winning bidders. “Wine of the Month—             The evening will also include a variety of classical
     The Mega Edition was our opportunity to try the best            guitar music provided by a talented musician from the
     of the best. We couldn’t wait to taste each month’s             Eastman School of Music.
     selections.”                                                    Dinner is to be scheduled for a mutually agreed upon
                                                                     date; Sunday through Wednesday only. Seats will be
                                                                     sold individually at $2,000/seat.


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