Tsinandali Estate Hosts Haute Wine Society Dinner Honoring Chef Todd English in New York
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The intimate event, held in partnership with Tsinandali Estate, brought together tastemakers across the city for an unforgettable night in Avra's luminous dining room. Notable attendees included Mayor Eric Adams, Cheryl Casone, Joshua Bell, Greg Lettieri, Michael Arguello, Vincent Lambino, Dr. Purvi Parikh, Tristan Govignon, April Irene Donelson, Managing Director at Haute Media Group, and more.
Chef Todd English and George Ramishvili
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Each course highlighted the chef's celebrated Mediterranean cuisine, complemented by exceptional pours from Tsinandali Estate, a historic Georgian winery renowned for its elegant, expressive wines and recognized as the birthplace of classical Georgian winemaking.
April Donelson, Mayor Adams, Cheryl Casone, and Chef Todd English
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The evening's menu showcased Avra's signature classic Greek spreads, including taramosalata (caviar mousse), skordalia (garlic and almond), and htipiti (roasted red pepper feta spread) served alongside warm pita. Guests savored the delectable signature entrées of grilled lavraki, a Mediterranean sea bass prepared with masterful restraint, and pasta le crema, a delicate interpretation of spanakopita with spinach and feta. Each paired with Tsinandali Estate's award-winning wines.
Giorgi Rtskhiladze, George Ramishvili, Chef Todd English, April Donelson, Tanya Abayan, and Michael Arguello
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Throughout the evening, toasts celebrated shared values of creativity, excellence, and hospitality. The gathering reflected what Haute Wine Society stands for: not just a dinner, but a refined experience that brings people together through exceptional food, wine, and conversation.
Tsinandali Estate wines
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Michael Arguello, Tanya Abayan, and Chef Todd English
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Chef Todd English, Mayor Adams, and Giorgi Rtskhiladze
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April Donelson and Cheryl Casone
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Mayor Adams
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Cheryl Casone, Dr. Nicholas Morrissey, Tanya Abayan, April Donelson, Chef Todd English, and guest
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April Donelson, Mayor Adams, and George Ramishvili
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Tanya Abayan, April Donelson, Dr. Nicholas Morrissey, Chef Todd English, Cheryl Casone, guest, Greg Lettieri
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Joshua Bell, Philippe Quint, and guests
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April Irene Donelson, George Ramishvili, Perri Dash, and guests
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Michael Arguello and Tristan Govignon
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Tsinandali Estate Chacha
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April Donelson and Chef Todd English
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Avra Estiatorio
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Chef Todd English, Mayor Adams, and Giorgi Rtskhiladze
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April Donelson, Giorgi Rtskhiladze, and Chef Todd English
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Avra Estiatorio
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Atmosphere at Avra Estiatorio
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Giorgi Rtskhiladze gives a toast at Avra Estiatorio
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