News » University Settlement's Fifth Annual Fine Wine Dinner & Auction a Success!
On March 10, 2009, University Settlement hosted its Fifth Annual Fine Wine Dinner and Auction at Christie's New York. The event has become a "hot ticket" for leaders in New York's finance and banking community, and we are happy to report this year we had a packed room of people supporting the Settlement. Michael Green, wine and spirits consultant to Gourmet magazine for 18 years, was the evening's Master of Ceremonies. Joined by a host of guest-sommeliers from New York City's top restaurants, Michael led guests through a tasting of wines from some of the world's most forward-thinking and innovative winemakers. Each wine was expertly paired with a five-course gourmet dinner. For the second year in a row, University Settlement Board Member James K. Finkel (CEO, Dynamic Credit Partners, LLC; Member, Wine Committee University Club; Commandeur de Bordeaux; Commandeur des Costes du Rhone; and Rhone Chevalier du Tastevin) served as event chair. All proceeds from the dinner will benefit University Settlement's diverse programs, which help over 20,000 low-income and at-risk New Yorkers build better lives for themselves and their families each year. |
