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Food and Dining Events in NYC for August | FriendsEAT.com

Summer in New York is a neverending stream of , where partying is all about fun and generosity, of frolickin’ and of tasting the city’s best. August holds a couple of food and wine events that will definitely light up your palates and tummies.

New York City definitely lives up to its name as the “city that never sleeps,” because it is bombarded with different events, day in, day out. Gear up your senses as a lot of great food and wine events are coming your way. It’s always nice to treat yourselves and participate in good causes that would make life more meaningful.

August 8, 7-10 p.m. : Manhattan Magazine’s To Live & Dine in NYC at the in 450 E 29 Street, NYC.

Lincoln presents the “To Live & Dine in NYC” which is set to take place at one of Tom Colicchio’s restaurants, Riverpark, on August 8, 2011, from 7 p.m.- 10 p.m. This special event is also in accordance to the New York Wine and – benefiting everyone in the event as well as the Food Bank. This is an invitation-only event, showcasing the best chefs in NYC, the proceeds of which will be for the benefit of Food Bank. Feed your palates and tummies with great food as you help those who are in need.

General Admission tickets are sold at $35 (tax deductible).

August 8, 6:30pm – 9:30pm: Joseph Drouhin Wine Dinner with Laurent Drouhin. at in 375 Greenwich St., New York, NY.

Laurent Drouhin will be showcasing some of his family’s best Burgundies. Six of these will try to enchant the guests and bring a magical ambience to complement a five-course dinner made possible by Chef Stephen Lewandowski. This special food and wine dinner is made possible through Laurent Drouhin’s collaboration with Tribeca Grill’s Wine Director, David Gordon. Experience the taste of some of the world’s best classic vintages.

Ticket sells at $225 per guest, all inclusive.