BEST OF BALTIMORE 2008! – Who Rules? Be there and find out!

TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE!
Don’t miss this – We’ll be there – you should be too!

A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Family Tree, whose mission is to prevent child abuse and neglect.

Ticket Packages

Friend: $75 in advance; $90 at the door (1 ticket)

• Includes food, open bar and entertainment

• Buy 10 Friend tickets and get $75 off your ticket price! Discount will be applied at checkout.

VIP Package: $125 in advance; limited availability (1 ticket)

• Includes exclusive access to VIP Pre-party from 5:30-6pm

• Access to VIP Lounge with private DJ, bar and restroom

• Front-of-the-line entrance to party

• Food, open bar and entertainment

• VIP gift bag

• Buy 10 VIP tickets and get $50 off your ticket price! Discount will be applied at checkout.Attire

Cocktail attire please.

Ticket Purchase Options

Get tickets ONLINE: Visit baltimoremagazine.tix.com

Get tickets BY PHONE: call 800-595-4849

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Baltimore Magazine, Comcast, Cover Girl, The BSO, Heineken, Mumm Napa, Partida Tequila, Maryland Lottery, The Family Tree, Sterling Vintner’s Collection, Tommy Bahama Premium Rum, White Rose Printing

Parking

Party guests will receive complimentary parking in M&T Bank Stadium Lots B & C. Lots B & C can be accessed using the Hamburg St. entrance on the North side of the stadium.

Transportation

Light Rail

The light rail stops at Hamburg St. and the MARC train stops at Camden Yards.

Baltimore Taxi Service

Checker & Yellow Cab 410-955-6359

Yellow Cab 410-752-1096

Raven Cab 410-945-2212

Fabulous Wine dinners you just gotta think about going to!

Ruffino Wine Dinner Tuesday July 8, 2008 — 6:30 p.m.$100 per person all inclusive – I’ll be making this one myself. I mean, not only with the people from RUFFINO be there – but look at this menu (early bday present to myself !

this is in conjuction with the Baltimore Chef’s and Wine Experience – brought to you by the Downtown Partnership and Reliable Churchill. For more info on this and other events related to this fabulous food happening visit: http://www.chefsandwine.org/

First Course

Bluepoint Oysters, Fig Crostini, Orange Marscapone, Arugula Ruffino Lumina, 2007

Second Course

Tuna Tartare, Cucumber, Pears, Ruffino La Solatia, 2006

Third Course

Wild Mushrooms Risotto, Morels, Royal Trumpets, Ruffino Vino Nobile Di Monsepulciano

“Lodola Nuova,” DOCG, 2005

Fourth Course

Pan-Seared West Coast Halibut, Swiss Chard, Olives, Ruffino “Modus,” IGT, 2005

Fifth Course

Pine-Nut Crusted Lamb Loin, Honey, Mushrooms, Leeks, Peas, Lamb Jus, Ruffino Chianti Classico Riserva, Ducale, DOCG, 2004

Sixth Course

Fresh Peaches, Spiced Red Wine,Vanilla Bean Gelato, Moscaro d’Oro, Robere Mondavi, Napa, 2006

RSVP: Della Notte Ristorante 410.837.5500

801 Eastern Avenue Baltimore, Maryland 21202

Other Dinners Include…

Oceanaire - Tuesday, July 8, 6:30 p.m. 443.872.0000

The Bicycle – Wednesday, July 9, 6:30 p.m. 410.234.1900

Tabrizi’s Restaurant – Thursday, July 10, 6:30 p.m. 410.727.3663

And of course – dont’ forget the big grand pooh-ba event (where yours truly will be speaking on July 13th) – Sunday July 13th – The Tremont GRAND. For more info – click here!