THE FOOD
The gala on October 15th was super fantastic! Of course, the food was all gluten-free. The bread above was provided by Everybody Eats. The hallah was especially delicious! The cake was made by Everybody Eats too. I have to confess, the wine I drank made me throw all caution to the wind and I cheated (in regards to my dairy and corn issues) and indulged in the cake. I'm still recovering, but it was worth the momentary lightness of being that only the taste of butter can bring!
THE VENUE
The Mandarin Oriental Hotel is about as posh as it gets with views of city lights and Central Park.
THE PEOPLE
Dr. Peter Green and Cynthia Beckman
Of course, what really makes an event is the people. And there are some pretty amazing people within our gluten-free community. I was disappointed I didn't get to talk to, or even see, everyone I had hoped to catch up with. There were over 400 people in attendance!
This year the honorees were: Colin Leslie, Foods By George, Rory & Bruce Teitelbaum, and Shire.
These are the sweet people responsible for super teen Colin Leslie.
These ladies are part of the backbone of the large and organized Westchester Celiac Disease Support Group. Oh, how I love them! They are very unassuming about all of the work they do, and usually camera shy, so I'm surprised I got this nice shot of them.
Robert Doherty, Moi, Dr. Robyn Gmyrek and sister Nanci Ross.
If you need a dermatologist in NYC that understands dermatitis herpetiformis, Dr. Gmyrek is the doc for you!
Brooke and Samantha Hamroff
These two beaming cuties, aka The Celiac Sisters, came up and introduced themselves to me. They are another great example of young people contributing to the community. Last August they had a Benefit dinner at Cafe Rustica in Great Neck with over 100 people in attendance and raised over $9000 for the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University! Check out their super chic celiac disease awareness tshirts that look very Juicy Couture.
Elisabeth Hasselbeck and her friend Kathy Burger
I look forward to seeing everyone next year! Keep up the good work!
Looks like tonnes of fun! Must be exciting to meet all of those people with good food & a great atmosphere =D.
Kelly!!!
Ok, I give up, how did we not see one another!!? Would you agree, this was the best party yet?
xo Deb Shear
I KNOW!!!! Totally freakish that we did not see each other! *sigh* Yes, it was fun, but chatting it up with you would have kicked it up a few notches
I noticed you are listed on the Benefit Committee….so of course you put the art in partay! (Sorry, I couldn’t hold my corny self back.)
Looks like it must have been great fun. Sure wish I could have been there.
Mary
Kelly..it was such a pleasure meeting you. My hubby Chris and I thought you were much fun! I was lucky to be able to attend. I find it so inspiring to hear other’s stories about the Celiac Journey. I am always open to learning more about the disease in order to help my 5 yr old daughter Katie! Again…so great to meet you! Kathy Burger
This is a wonderful event put on by very wonderful people! We’re are blessed to have them! We were at the Gala last year, couldn’t make it this year, will definitely be there next year!!