NEW YORK, NY –SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 2008 – Daniel Boulud personally hosted an intimate Sunday supper tonight. It was his 10th annual Savoring Citymeals-- a gourmet event of the season since its inception in 1998. One hundred and fifty New Yorkers gathered at Daniel for this exquisite dinner raising $645,000 for Citymeals-on-Wheels, a non-profit organization that provides home-delivered, nutritious meals to frail, homebound elderly in New York City. "Daniel has been a long-time supporter of Citymeals-on-Wheels and his generosity has contributed to the well-being of thousands of elderly New Yorkers we help feed year after year," said Marcia Stein, Executive Director of Citymeals-on-Wheels. "Tonight’s event will go far in helping to sustain our invisible and most vulnerable neighbors." The celebration opened with a cocktail and tasting reception featuring lavish hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction of rare, large format wines and luxurious table top and culinary items. The evening then unfolded with an unparalleled culinary experience. From the Butter Poached Lobster to the Moroccan Spiced Squab and the Trio of Spring Lamb, the sumptuous menu was prepared personally by Daniel Boulud and his chefs and pastry chefs from Daniel, Café Boulud, DB Bistro Moderne, and the new Bar Boulud. The gala dinner was accompanied by wines from Au Bon Climat, Taittinger and Hirsch Vineyards. "Everyday my staff and I prepare wonderful meals for quite privileged New Yorkers," said Boulud. "Working with Citymeals is a very rewarding way for us to contribute to much less fortunate New Yorkers. This city has embraced me with such generosity and support, this is one of the ways I can show my gratitude." The live "Take a Chef Home" auction included four one-of-a-kind dinners to be prepared in private homes by the award-winning talents of Boulud’s New York City restaurants, each promising to whip up a tour-de-force tasting menu in the recipient’s kitchens. Bar Boulud’s Executive Chef Damian Sansonetti and Charcutier Sylvain Gasdon; Olivier Muller, Executive Chef at DB Bistro Moderne; Gavin Kaysen, Executive Chef at Café Boulud; and Jean François Bruel, Executive Chef at Daniel were the star attractions of these spectacular auction packages. Each of the restaurants’ sommeliers, along with Chef Boulud’s renowned Wine Director Daniel Johnnes, provided expert wine pairings to complete the auction lots. Impeccable white glove table service for these at home dinners will be supplied by Boulud’s Feast & Fêtes Catering. The guest auctioneer was none other than Gail Simmons of Bravo TV’s "Top Chef." The gala was the culmination of a weekend’s worth of Citymeals events at Daniel, including a stunning eight course / 20 wine luncheon co-hosted by Daniel Boulud and wine guru, Robert Parker. Official sponsors of Citymeals-on-Wheels: American Airlines, FIJI Water, MasterCard and Nespresso. One hundred percent of the evening’s proceeds will directly support the preparation and delivery of meals to the elderly. MEDIA CONTACT: Kim Esp/Erin Farrell |Linden Alschuler & Kaplan Public Relations |tel: 212-575-4545 | e-mail: kesp@lakpr.com PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2008 by Christopher D. Mejia London | e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com