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Taste of Asia
Tasting Event Celebrating Our City's AAPI Communities
Taste of Asia
Join us for Taste of Asia, a tasting event celebrating New York’s AAPI communities. Featuring a curated selection of 40 restaurants serving Asian-inspired bites in Madison Square Park, this night honors unity through appreciation of food, culture, and nature. This event is in partnership with Simon Kim of Michelin-starred COTE Korean Steakhouse, and benefits Apex for Youth, City Harvest, and Madison Square Park Conservancy. Co-Chairs for Taste of Asia include Nayun & Simon Kim, Hajin Lee & Michael Chung, Phillip Lim, and Wen Zhou.
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Premium Tasting Hour 5:30 – 6:30 PM
General Admission 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Madison Square Park
Benefactor ($50,000)
— 20 tickets
— Name listed as a Leadership Circle Member on select event materials
— Special thank you from stage during event
— Access to VIP area with private bar, dedicated server, and exclusive experiences
— Premium tasting hour at 5:30 PM
Leader ($25,000)
— 15 tickets
— Name listed as a Host Committee Member on select event materials
— Special thank you from the stage during event
— Access to VIP area with private bar and exclusive experiences
— Premium tasting hour at 5:30 PM
Champion ($15,000)
— 10 tickets
— Name listed as a Host Committee Member on select event materials
— Special thank you from the stage during event
— Premium tasting hour at 5:30 PM
Supporter ($7,500)
— 6 tickets
— Name listed on event signage
— General admission at 6:30 PM
Friend ($1,000)
— 1 ticket (limit of 4 tickets)
— General admission at 6:30 PM
2022 PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS
As of 6.28.22
Bessou
COTE Korean Steakhouse
Di An Di
Double Chicken Please
Falansai
GUPSHUP
Junoon
Kopitiam
La Caravelle
LittleMad
Madame Vo
Melba’s Restaurant
Milu
Mimi Cheng’s
Mochidoki
Mŏkbar
Nami Nori
NEW WONJO
Nobu
Nom Wah
o d o
Pinch Chinese
Rahi
Regiis Ova
Saigon Social
Shake Shack
Thaimee Love
The Tyger
Undercote
Wayan
Win Son
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In an effort to keep our community safe, we require proof of vaccination from all guests at the event. Acceptable methods for providing proof of COVID-19 vaccination, include: CDC Vaccination card (or photo), NYC Vaccination Record, Excelsior Pass, Health Pass by CLEAR, and NYC COVID Safe App. You must provide matching government issued ID to accompany proof. Other health and safety requirements may be required in addition to the vaccine.
All proceeds support Apex for Youth, City Harvest, and Madison Square Park Conservancy. Contributions are fully tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. The non-deductible portion of each ticket is $75.
For more details, contact Dana Klein at 212-520-7597 or dklein@madisonsquarepark.org.
In the event of a necessary cancellation, all ticket purchases will be converted into fully tax-deductible donations.
Madison Square Park Conservancy, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of
the Internal Revenue Code. Tax ID #: 14-1859935.
