Celebrity Chef Marcus Samuelsson to Headline WCNY’s 12th Annual Taste of Fame Fundraising Event

Дата публикации: 24-07-2026 20:31:32

WCNY, Central New York’s public communications organization, will host its 12th annual Taste of Fame culinary fundraiser featuring award-winning chef, restaurateur, and author Marcus Samuelsson on Friday, November 13 at Drumlins Country Club (800 Nottingham Rd, Syracuse). A world-renowned culinary figure, Samuelsson is an Emmy Award–winning television personality and eight-time James Beard Award winner. He is widely recognized as a longtime judge on Food Network’s “Chopped,” has appeared on shows like “Tournament of Champions” and “Beat Bobby Flay,” hosted “Top Chef: Family Style,” competed on Netflix’s “Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend,” and served as host and executive producer of PBS’ “No Passport Required.” Guests will enjoy a three-course culinary dinner journey with recipes crafted by Marcus, complemented by stories behind each course. The evening begins at 6 p.m. with cocktail hour, including a one-hour open bar, hors d’oeuvres, and a silent auction, followed by the three-course dinner at […]

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WCNY, Central New York’s public communications organization, will host its 12th annual Taste of Fame culinary fundraiser featuring award-winning chef, restaurateur, and author Marcus Samuelsson on Friday, November 13 at Drumlins Country Club (800 Nottingham Rd, Syracuse).

A world-renowned culinary figure, Samuelsson is an Emmy Award–winning television personality and eight-time James Beard Award winner. He is widely recognized as a longtime judge on Food Network’s “Chopped,” has appeared on shows like “Tournament of Champions” and “Beat Bobby Flay,” hosted “Top Chef: Family Style,” competed on Netflix’s “Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend,” and served as host and executive producer of PBS’ “No Passport Required.”

Guests will enjoy a three-course culinary dinner journey with recipes crafted by Marcus, complemented by stories behind each course. The evening begins at 6 p.m. with cocktail hour, including a one-hour open bar, hors d’oeuvres, and a silent auction, followed by the three-course dinner at 7 p.m.

VIP ticket holders enjoy all the benefits of a dinner ticket, plus a meet-and-greet and photo opportunity with Marcus, a two-hour open bar with hors d’oeuvres, a live cooking demonstration, and an autographed cookbook prior to the three-course dinner. Following the VIP experience, guests are invited for cocktails at 6 p.m. in the ballroom, with the dinner beginning at 7 p.m.

The fundraiser is sponsored by the William G. Pomeroy Foundation, Wegmans, Wagner Vineyards Estate Winery, Vince’s Gourmet Imports, Billsboro Winery, and OneGroup.

Dinner Ticket – $225/Ticket
• One-hour open bar with hors d’oeuvres
• Silent auction
• Three-course culinary dinner experience at Drumlins Country Club
VIP Ticket – $350/Ticket
• Includes all Dinner Ticket benefits, plus a meet-and-greet and photo opportunity with Marcus, a two-hour open bar with hors d’oeuvres, a live cooking demonstration, and an autographed cookbook.
Early Bird Special (Now-July 31)
• The early bird offer provides 10% off for the general public. WCNY members receive 15% off with a valid promo code.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit wcny.org/tasteoffame.

Members of the media interested in receiving additional information for a feature article or setting up an interview with Marcus Samuelsson, please contact Lauren Easton at lauren.easton@wcny.org or (585) 797-4314.

About WCNY
WCNY was founded in 1965 as The Educational Television Council of Central New York. Today, it is a public communications organization that produces content across multiple platforms, including television and radio, dynamic web and targeted email content, the WCNY CONNECT magazine, and social media. Through its media platforms, in-person and virtual events, WCNY brings local coverage and educational services to Central New Yorkers. WCNY operates four digital, pledge-free broadcast channels and three radio stations. Classic FM is one of the few radio stations in the world dedicated to locally programmed classical music, and Pulso Central is Central New York’s first Spanish-language radio station.

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