Serving Up Smiles 2023

Overlooking the waterfront setting at the stunning Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers, the enCourage Kids Foundation (EKF) presented its annual Serving Up Smiles, a premium taste experience. The evening featured exquisite food from top restaurants and chefs in the globe, a VIP lounge, premium wines and spirits, and amazing auction items.

"Jean Butler, President & CEO of enCourage Kids Foundation, said, 'It was amazing to celebrate the joy, hope, and healing enCourage Kids Foundation has offered to pediatric patients throughout the country at our culinary tasting event, Serving Up Smiles. "We are immensely appreciative of all of our sponsors, chefs, restaurants, and attendees who so kindly contributed and made it possible for us to increase our influence and assist even more sick kids."

Alongside Culinary Chair Chef Ralph Scamardella (Chef & Partner TAO Group Hospitality), ABC Sports Anchor Ryan Field hosted the event. As guests dined, toasted, and partied into the night, DJ CHEF spun the greatest songs.

Hunt & Fish Club, LAVO New York, Ocean Prime, Robert, Sfoglia, TAO Downtown, Bryant Park Grill, Dolce Bella, F. Ottomanelli By The Water, Beauty & Essex, and The Curry Blossom were among the participating eateries. Sponsors of beverages were JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery and Landmark Vineyards, Dr. Perricone Hydrogen Water, Fever-Tree, FIJI Water, Gelston's Irish Whiskey, Jade Sparkling Wine, Newburgh Brewing Company, Owl's Brew, Whitley Neill Gin, and Zyr Vodka.

Gold Sponsors: Ark Restaurants Corp, Bryant Park Grill, Cougar Capital & The Donut Pub, Feil Family Foundation, Flagstar Bank, GFP Real Estate and Robert. Silver Sponsors: Lucy and David Ball and Segal Mc Cambridge. Photo Booth Sponsors: Emerson Entertainment and Goldberg Weprin, and Giveaway Item Sponsor: Buchbinder & Warren and Newmark.