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A PRIVATE EVENING FOR 12 with Celebrity Chef Geoffrey Zakarian
Throughout a career spanning 30 years, celebrity chef Geoffrey Zakarian has made his mark as a chef restaurateur known for his sophisticated taste and signature style. An accomplished chef, host and culinary consultant, Geoffrey Zakarian has presided over some of the country’s top kitchens, traveling the world for new inspiration to marry with his classical training and techniques in a lifelong effort to deliver paramount hospitality experiences.
Already established as America’s favorite judge on Food Network’s Chopped, Chef Zakarian won the 4th Season of The Next Iron Chef: America, The Best Thing I Ever Ate, and The Best Thing I Ever Made, and judged the 5th Season of The Next Iron Chef. He is currently the co-host of Food Network’s Emmy-nominated talk show, The Kitchen, and Top 5 Restaurants.
Enjoy a private dinner for twelve (12) in your home prepared by Chef Zakarian, with a personalized menu and wine pairing. Your guests will enjoy an evening of cooking and dining with Chef Zakarian as he hosts a fun interactive mixology and culinary reception followed by a three-course dinner featuring some of his favorite recipes. From chopping to mixing, Chef Zakarian will help guide guests during this private hands-on experience. Dinner will be complemented with a selection of beverages.
During the evening Chef Zakarian will visit and take photos with guests and offer tips for cooking and entertaining. Guests will also have an opportunity to hear first-hand about his culinary journey from the kitchen to television and new projects.
Based on a mutually agreed upon date. Based on the menu, a preview visit to the winner’s home may be required. All food and beverage costs are included. Expires April 5, 2026.
Donated by Chef Geoffrey Zakarian
OHOOPEE MATCH CLUB
Experience for 6
If you know, you know! Ohoopee Match Club just may be the unicorn of the golf world with its exclusive membership, unique philosophy and specifically designed course layout. The avid golfer will “score” with this incredible Ohoopee Golf experience for six (6) with luxury private airfare to and from Vidalia GA, and overnight accommodations. The six guests will join Casey Ellison and Ohoopee member, Darren Impson, for two (2) rounds of golf and a great time inclusive of food and beverages.
The course of Ohoopee Match Club sits on more than 3,000 acres of rolling dunes in rural Tattnall County, Georgia. Gil Hanse set out 22 holes in a sloping forest-lined lakeside with broad fairways, and soiled sand that rings oak trees. Half-par holes offer many chances to score. Risk and reward is the motivating strategy. By design, the layout encourages you to take risks to build momentum or pile the pressure on your opponent.
Ohoopee Match Club is a winter-time course that is open from the fall through spring but is closed in the summer due to the excessive heat. A walking-only club, golf carts are not permitted. Based upon a mutually agreed upon date. Expires April 30, 2026.
Donated by Darren Impson
AND AWAY THEY GO
Attend the 151st Kentucky Derby and experience one of the longest-running sporting events in U.S. History, steeped in tradition and meaning! This once-in-a-lifetime experience for two (2) includes tickets to Kentucky Oaks, the Kentucky Derby, private airfare and a three-night stay with luxury accommodations at the Marriott Louisville Downtown.
Your experience kicks off Thursday, May 1, 2025, as you travel up to Kentucky on a private plane. Then on Friday, May 2, you will head to Longines Kentucky Oaks, America’s premier race for 3-yearold fillies. Held each year the day before the Kentucky Derby, the Oaks offers a $1.5 million purse and awards the winner the iconic “Lilies for the Fillies” garland.
Saturday, put on your seersucker suit, your best Derby hat and enjoy the thrill of the most exciting two minutes in sports in VIP style! Head to the Mansion at Churchill Downs, the pinnacle of luxury, and watch the race in the most exclusive seating section at the Kentucky Derby. Your Mansion experience includes an assigned concierge who will escort you via golf cart to the red carpet.
Experience includes airfare, transportation to and from the hotel to The Derby, and food and beverages at Kentucky Oaks and The Kentucky Derby. Dates of the experience are Thursday, May 1, 2025 through Sunday, May 4, 2025.
Includes celebrity appearances, bourbon tastings, police escorts and more.
Donated by Dynasty Financial Partners
CHEF’S DINNER AT ROCCA with Rob Gronkowski
Enjoy an evening with the stars! Join celebrity and NFL star, Rob Gronkowski, for dinner with up to 8 guests at the Michelin star rated Italian restaurant, Rocca, for an evening you will not soon forget!
This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to enjoy a private dinner with Gronk at the chef’s table at Rocca is an all-inclusive dining experience with a multi-course meal of Rocca’s menu “favorites,” alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, conversation with the star, and numerous photo opportunities.
Regarded as one of the greatest tight ends of all time, four-time Super Bowl champion, a five-time Pro Bowl selection, and a four-time first-team All-Pro selection, no doubt Gronk will have some amazing stories to share. Ask him about being a New York Times bestselling author for his book “It’s Good to be Gronk” or how the “Gronk Spike” came to be.
For your Italian dining experience, Rocca’s innovative crudo and freshly baked bread amongst other seasonal shareable plates are the perfect place to start. Rocca’s extensive Italian wine list and innovative cocktail program are an invitation to further immerse yourself in the experience. Fresh pastas, meats, fish, and il dolce serve as an ending to remember.
Don’t miss your chance to create unforgettable memories with Rob Gronkowski!
Chef’s table dining times are set for either 5:00 p.m. or 8:00 p.m. Dining experience with Rob must be scheduled between April 2025 and beginning of August 2025, prior to the 2025 regular football season and based on a mutually agreed upon date. Gratuity not included.
Donated by Rocca and the Brate Family
TAKE FLIGHT with Pappy
Julian P. “Pappy” Van Winkle Sr. was a man who was true to the craft of bourbon making, and his mantra was “We make fine bourbon at a profit if we can, at a loss if we must, but always fine bourbon.” His name has now become synonymous with quality in the bourbon industry.
The bourbon’s popularity stems from its unique wheated bourbon recipe, long aging periods, and limited production, making it highly sought-after and a symbol of quality and tradition in the bourbon world.
Pappy Van Winkle is produced in very limited quantities, which contributes to its high demand and exclusivity. The distillery only releases a small number of cases annually, making it difficult to find and adding to its desirability.
Pappy Van Winkle is very hard to get your hands on one bottle, let alone six whiskeys together in this much desired flight that includes:
• Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Handmade Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Van Winkle 12 Year Special Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Pappy Van Winkle Reserve Rye 13 Year Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
• Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year Family Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Pappy Van Winkle 20 Year Family Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Pappy Van Winkle 23 Year Family Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Curated by American Social- Tampa
A “Suite” Lightning Experience FEEL THE THUNDER WITH THIS TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING EXPERIENCE!
This exclusive opportunity starts with a game day experience for four (4), beginning with the chance to watch the Tampa Bay Lightning during their early morning practice at Amalie Arena. For any guest attending who is 18 years or younger, they can be a Junior Reporter and shadow the Lightning reporter during practice. You will return to Amalie Arena later that evening for an experience like no other.
Before first period, head down to the ice for your Zamboni ride! Then you will watch the game in luxury in Suite 49 with all-inclusive food and beverages, alcoholic and non-alcoholic.
Later you can head over to the Radio Booth/Press Box to meet Dave Mishkin and Phil Esposito during one of the intermissions, they might even ask you to sit next to them for a few minutes while they call the game.
After the game, catch the players as they leave the locker room for a meet and greet to interact and have your fan gear signed! This experience comes with a Tampa Bay Lightning jersey signed by left winger, #59 Jake Guentzel.
But it doesn’t end there, return to Amalie Arena on a different day and have a private, non-game day group skate for up to 50 people with current Tampa Bay Lightning players defenseman Ryan McDonagh, left wing Nick Paul and former Lightning player Braydon Coburn, now kids’ hockey coach. Don’t forget to bring your fan gear to get signed.
The date of the fan experience will be mutually agreed upon. Fan experience must be redeemed before 1/1/2026. If Zamboni is not available for game date chosen, another unique pre-game fan experience will be substituted. Daytime, non-game day ice time, not available for evenings or weekends, and based on a mutually agreed upon date.
Exclusive BOND WINERY TOUR AND TASTING
This is your chance to experience Napa Valley’s finest in an intimate, behind-the-scenes tour of BOND Winery, nestled in the foothills of Oakville, California. Three (3) lucky couples (six guests total) will be welcomed for a private visit to this world-renowned estate, with a personalized walkthrough of their state-of-the-art production spaces.
As you explore the property, you’ll gain an insider’s view of the winemaking process, with a special barrel tasting that will bring you face-to-face with the craftsmanship behind some of Napa Valley’s most coveted wines.
To cap off this extraordinary experience, each couple will choose a magnum bottle of their favorite BOND Cru to take home—a rare and cherished addition to any wine collection.
Not open to the public, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to immerse yourself in the legacy of BOND Winery. Bid generously for a chance to create memories that will last a lifetime. Based on a mutually agreed upon date. Expires April 5, 2026.
Donated by the Pagidipati Family
