Taste of the Nation
Posted by Michael Voltaggio on Apr 16, 2010


Hey Everyone,

I just wanted to congratulate Bryan on participating in Taste of the Nation – a fund-raising event sponsored by Share our Strength.  This event raises much-needed funds for hungry children right here in America. Each Spring and Summer, chefs and mixologists donate their time at various events across the United States and Canada in order to raise money to alleviate child hunger. My brother served as Honorary Chef chair for this event, as well as being recognized as a “rising star.” The other “rising stars” were Victory Albisu (BLT Steak); Tony Chittum (Vermillion); Scott Drewno (The Source); Daniel Giusti (1789); Nicholas Stefanelli (Bibiana) and David Varley (Bourbon Steak), so he was in amazing company.

This is a cause we’re both passionate about, and I’m honored to be participating in a Taste of the Nation event in June - more details to come.

Here are a few photos from the event that I thought you guys might like to check out. And please, we would love if you got involved in this worthy and important cause. Check out www.tasteofthenation.org for more info.







Thanks everyone and have a great weekend.

-Michael

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the event was SO MUCH FUN. completely, utterly awesome and delicious. i went completely groupie and got a picture while tweeting "I MET BRYAN FREAKIN VOLTAGGIO!@#%#@%!" hey, maybe i drank a bit much. but it was all for charity!

 i posted some pictures from the event too:
http://www.voltaggiobrothers.com/photos/list/13049/423/1
Brilliant. I think this is a very important event!
Very worthy cause to be committed to, I salute both of you.  Looks like it was a fun night. :)
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Sorry I missed the event, congrats to all involved, especially Brian as chair and Rising Star... but of course!!

And, very cool pics, Liv!
I attended the event with my girlfriend and took some pictures as well. I included some pics of Bryan and other chefs like the other chair RJ Cooper and Jeffrey Buben from Vidalia. I also found Susur Lee floating around the VIP lounge. That picture didn't come out that well. I hope he does well on Top Chef Masters :)

http://www.voltaggiobrothers.com/photos/list/10093/425/1


Everyone's food was delicious. I'm especially glad I finally got to try Bryan's goat cheese ravioli. I'm not sure why I didn't order it at Volt last time I went.

I hope Bryan continues to do this event in the coming years.

Eric
Great pictures!  So down to earth, but promoting good deeds. You both write well or is it assistants?  Kidding!
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