Chi Fan for Charity 2013: Napa Valley Style at TRB
Posted: March 29th, 2013 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Charity, Foodies & Dining Scene, Special Events, Upcoming Events | Tags: Alan Wong, Beringer, Billy Kawaja, Ceja, Chef Brian Reimer, Chef Rob Cunningham, Chi Fan for Charity (CFFC), Cliff Lede, Culinary Capers, Cuvaison, Daniel Urdaneta, Duckhorn, East Hotel, Echo Sun, FEAST (Food by East), Hatsune Restaurant Group, Heitz Vineyards, Little Flowers Project, Long Meadow Ranch, Maison Boulud, Michael Crain, Modo, Mosto, Napa Valley, PEJU Vineyards, Pine Ridge, Q Mex, Quintessa, Robert Mondavi Vinyards, Signorello, Silenus, Silver Oak Vineyards, Somerston Vineyards, Spring Mountain Vineyards, St. Supery Estate Vineyards & Winery, Swanson Vineyards, Teach For China (TFC), Temple Restaurant Beijing (TRB), The Starfish Project, Truchard, Twomey Vineyards, Xian Bar, Yao Family | 1 Comment »Beijing’s beloved charity and dining event, Chi Fan for Charity (CFFC) is normally held annually in November, but this time, they’re back for a mid-year premiere event, bringing Napa Valley Vintners in town to host a very special dining event on Friday, April 19th.
Originally founded by Michael Crain, CFFC has been running 4 years strong (most recently, CFFC 2012 raised over RMB 400,000 to support Little Flower Projects and The Starfish Project), this is the second year they are hosting a collaboration between CFFC and Napa Valley Vintners for a spectacular dining experience for a worthy cause, but this time with a twist.
Instead of 40 separate restaurants each sponsoring a table of ten seats with all proceeds going to charity, Temple Restaurant Beijing (TRB) has generously offered up their entire restaurant (a grand total of 120 seats), meaning that they will close their doors to the public (on a Friday night!) and dedicate their entire venue and restaurant team to serve the charitable foodies of CFFC.
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