Vital Bridges—a non-profit organization that provides food and housing services to low-income men, women and children impacted by HIV and AIDS in Chicago—is hosting its seventh annual Chefs and the City fundraising event Friday, July 15, 7-9:30 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago, 160 E. Pearson.
Guests will enjoy a night of delicious bites prepared by 30 of Chicago’s most sought-after chefs, including Ryan Pitts, Stephanie Izard and Graham Elliott. There will also be a summer fashion show presented by Maria Pinto, creative director at Mark Shale, all while raising funds to support Vital Bridges and their initiatives.
There will also be a raffle, with tickets going for $100 each (or 3/$250). Prizes include a trip for two to Los Cabos, Mexico with airfare; tickets to the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, Colo.; and gift certificates to 15 restaurants featured at Chefs and the City 2011.
The event will close with an exclusive VIP after-party beginning at 9:30 p.m. in the Pearson Room at the Ritz-Carlton.
Tickets are $225 per guest through June 15, and $250 each thereafter. A limited number of tickets to the after-party are available for an additional $150 (with regular ticket purchase). See www.vitalbridges.org or call 773-271-5117.