BJ FOoDiEs ‘Magic’ Dinner & Hilton’s Charity Auction
Posted: February 3rd, 2012 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Charity, Foodies & Dining Scene, Special Events, Upcoming Events | Tags: 2012 Bachelor & Bachelorette Charity Auction, American food, BenCham, BJ Foodies, Charity Dinner, Gung Ho! Gourmet Pizza Factory, Hatsune Restaurant Group, Hilton Beijing, Jade Gray, kristen Lum, Let's Powwow, LumDimSum, Magic Hospital, Morning Tears, Nick Aronoff, One East (Hilton), Rob Wang, Robbert Gorris, The Beijing Beatles, Xixi Cheng, Zeta Bar Hilton | No Comments »
The first BJ FOoDiEs event of 2012 is setting up to be a double-whammy! Switching things up, this is one of the very first times that a BJ FOoDiEs dinner will not be held on a Sunday, but on a Friday night. And since most of those in attendance have a charitable heart and generous spirit, it only makes sense to see BJ FOoDiEs teaming up with the Hilton Beijing, The Beijing Beatles, and Hoegaarden for the 2012 Charity Auction!
So mark you calendars for next Friday, February 10 for a night dedicated to the spirit of generous giving and good food. Not only will foodies be spoiled with a special dinner, those who make the highest bids for Beijing’s Dashing Bachelors and Bachelorettes will again be once again rewarded with another dinner at One East!
The night’s rundown is quite packed in, so by signing up for the BJ FOoDiEs dinner, you’re also signing yourself up for a full-on charitable evening with all proceeds going to two very special charitable organizations: Morning Tears and Magic Hospital.
First off, foodies are treated to an indulgent, 3-course contemporary American meal at One East in the Hilton Beijing hotel.
While the restaurant is said to specialize in Steaks & Burgers, the BJ FOoDiEs dinner unfortunately will be serving neither. But alas, you can enjoy everything from a crustacean sea platter this eatery combines hearty US dishes with a swig of innovative californian flavors
“Be WARNED – This is going to be a night of feasting, drinking, debauchery & party-tastic times. It’s going to be one of the best TGIF CELEBRATIONS so do join us for the night….we’ll hopefully all remember it the next morning. WoOT WOOT 
” – Xixi Cheng, Founder of BJ FOoDiEs
One East’s American Feast
RMB 130 includes 3-course dinner + drink
TO BEGIN…
CRUSTACEAN SEA PLATTER
w/ Crabmeat Cake, Shrimp bites
SHAVED CELERAIC SALAD
w/ grilled Pineapple remoulade
TO FEAST…
BLACKENED FILLET OF SNAPPER
w/ Crisp Tortilla, fresh tomato peppered salsa
OR
RED WINE BRAISED CHICKEN
w/ Sweet potato puree & Corn Chorizo
SWEET ENDINGS…
Chocolate Creme Brulee
Raspberry Sorbet
+ Glass of Vino, Hoegaarden Beer, Soft Drink
“Indulge for a Cause”
After dinner, all BJ FOoDiEs are invited to attend (for FREE) the 2012 Bachelor & Bachelorette Charity Auction, which will be showcasing some of Beijing’s most dashing and entertaining Singles and with all proceeds being divided between Beijing-based charity organizations Morning Tears and Magic Hospital, you have no excuse to shy away from bidding!
Just a few of Beijing’s Bachelors & Bachelorettes who will be up for Auction:
* One of the Beijing Beatles
* Xixi Cheng, BJ FOoDieS
* Rob Wang, Magic Hospital
* Robbert Gorris, BenCham
* Nick Aronoff, Let’s Powwow
* Jade Gray, Gung Ho! Pizza
* Kristen Lum (yup, that would be me!): Hatsune Restaurant Group & LumDimSum
With performances by The Beijing Beatles, it’s only natural that the night’s theme will be Swinging 60′s.
“Time to pull the psychedelic woolen tie or the fierce mustard-colour miniskirt out of your closet, the best costume will win free drinks!”
For those who can’t make it to the BJ FOoDiEs dinner, but are keen to check out the charity auction, the entrance fee is RMB 50, which includes a Hoegaarden beer.
Event Details:
- Date: Friday, February 10, 2012
- Time: 7:00-Midnight
- Location: One East
- Address: 2/F, Hilton Hotel Beijing, 1 Dongfang Lu, Dongsanhuan Beilu 东三环北路东方路1号北京希尔顿酒店2层
- Tel: 5865-5030
- Cost: RMB 130 includes dinner menu + drink (BJ FOoDiEs dinner + charity auction) / RMB 50 for only Charity Auction
- RSVP: E-mail BJ Foodies Team – bjfoodies@gmail.com
February 2011 Charity Theme: ‘Magic Tears’
The charity to receive this months BJ FOoDiEs dinner proceeds will go to ‘MAGIC HOSPITAL’ – The NGO strives to help in the healing of sick, abused, neglected & orphaned children by implementing activities & programs to restore the element of fun in their lives.
For more information: http://www.magichospital.org/
2012 Charity Auction will split proceeds between both Magic Hospital and Morning Tears.
About Morning Tears:
Morning Tears is an international non-profit organisation, founded in 1999, with the main goal of helping children who suffer from deep emotional traumas, especially children of convicts.
For more information: http://morningtears.org/
About BJ Foodies Group:
Organizing monthly group meals at about RMB 100/head with food/drinks included, this group of dedicated foodies is all about “satiating their inner-foodie appetites for good quality food, conversation & fine wining/sake-ing/cocktailing/beering while indulging for a cause.”
BJ FOODIES PURPOSE:
1. Just to eat a nice meal & catch up with real people & friends outside the clubbing-disease we all suffer from called Vics/Mix.
2. Opportunity to contribute our little bits to society while doing something we love – EATING. The Charity aspect is a supplementary & added bonus BUT NOT the main purpose of the group
