Appetite for Good

Generally speaking, when you think of The Box, understated is not a word that comes to mind. Understated was exactly the case during their hosting of the Somaly Mam Foundation’s Voices of Change launch party celebrating the foundations launch of scarves and pendants all with a philanthropic bent.

After eating at Meze Grill in New York City, owner Marwan Salem had some of the most amazing hummus I’ve ever tasted — the secret? Fresh chickpeas with minimal ingredients. Unfortunately there is no Meze Grill in Dallas, so what other option did I have but to whip up a batch of my own?

Always wanted an excuse to get out of Manhattan? Here’s your chance to be pampered with some amazing events, beverages, and delicious food in New Jersey, but also support Share our Strength. Let out your inner aficionado this weekend, April 30th – May 2nd, 2010 at the second annual New Jersey Food & Wine Festival at luxurious Crystal Springs Resort in Hardyston, NJ .

After a long, cold Chicago winter, a little color does a lot of good. The Garfield Park Conservatory was the perfect place to get some this weekend-and it’s free at that! Earth Day was officially two days ago, but the conservatory’s 18th Annual Green and Growing Fair kept the spirit of sustainability alive.

Many of us think of Midtown Manhattan as home to the world famous commercial center, but many of us overlook the great restaurants that surround the Grand Central Station area. On April 29th, the Grand Central Partnership will host their annual neighborhood restaurant showcase Grand Gourmet – The Flavor of Midtown®.

Meze Grill’s amazing concept started from owner Marwan Salem’s love for Mediterranean food and his desire to spread his love for it. The concept is simple: uniting the commonalities across the eastern Mediterranean region under one roof with the best and freshest ingredients for the best tasting food.

Do you like Asian food? Yes? Good, me too. Oh and I’m not saying that because I happen to be Asian. I think Asian food, and love of it, is universal. This is what LUCKYRICE is all about: appreciating every aspect of Asian cuisine.

The American Cancer Society’s 5th Annual Taste of Hope event embodies the true essence of what Appetite for Good is all about: people gathering together to enjoy good food and drinks while supporting a good cause. Necessary ingredients to make this happen, you ask?

The American India Foundation’s third annual benefit “Let’s Make a Change Together” was an evening dedicated to fostering opportunity. The sold-out event raised funds and awareness for SAATH, a Gujarat NGO. The event featured a rigorous itinerary and a delicious menu catered by top New York restaurant Mint.

The Children’s Museum of Manhattan is dedicated helping educate children and their families. On Tuesday, April 20th, the museum will host a gala at the elegant Metropolitan Pavilion to honor Executive Director Andrew Ackerman and celebrate his influential career.