Mets Host Baking Fundraiser 'Teammates In Kitchen' In CitiField

Citi has announced it will host an evening with Mets alumni and award-winning chefs at Citi Field, bringing together two of America’s favorite pastimes, baseball and food, to benefit two local New York City institutions, the James Beard Foundation and the Queens Economic Development Corporation. “Teammates in the Kitchen” will take place on Wednesday, September 22, 2010, at the Delta Sky360 Club at Citi Field.

Mets alumni and greats Sid Fernandez, John Franco, Tom Seaver and Darryl Strawberry will join participating chefs James Beard Foundation Award Winner David Pasternack (ESCA, NYC and Catch of the Day, Citi Field) and other award-winners including Anita Lo (Annisa, NYC), Pastry Chef George McKirdy (Astor Bake Shop, Astoria, NY), John Schenk (Strip House, NYC; Houston; Las Vegas), Michael Sobelman (Acela Club, Citi Field), James Beard Foundation Award Winner Bradford Thompson (Miss Lily’s Restaurant, NYC) and Flavien Trichery (Citi Field).

Fans of both baseball and the culinary arts can now make reservations to meet Mets alumni and join their favorite chefs for an evening that will celebrate, nurture, and preserve the City’s diverse and rich culinary heritage, which is the heart of what the James Beard Foundation does on an ongoing basis. Additionally, the event will shine a spotlight on local businesses that are central to the mission of the Queens Economic Development Corporation, a longtime non-profit partner of Citi’s New York Community Development team.

Reservations to a 6 p.m. VIP Reception featuring an exclusive tasting of GTS Wines produced by Hall of Famer Tom Seaver, early access to Mets alumni meet and greet and chefs’ tastings are available for $175. General admission entry from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. is available for $125. For reservations, visit www.teammatesinthekitchen.com or call 212.627.2308 or 800.36.BEARD.