Super Bowl XLII Event Guide - (Page 23) events TASTE OF THE NFL XVII Taste of the NFL celebrates its 17th year on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008, at the Phoenix Convention Center. Also known as The Party with a Purpose®, Taste of the NFL is the five-star food and wine tasting extravaganza held annually on the eve of the Super Bowl in the host community. The event features a top chef from each of the 31 NFL communities paired with an alumnus or current player from each team. Arizona Cardinals’ Larry Fitzgerald and Chef Eddie Matney Since its founding in 1992, Taste of the NFL has raised more than $6.8 million for hungerrelated charities and has become one of the premier events of Super Bowl weekend. The recipe for success continues to Date: Date: be nationally Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008 renowned chefs, outstanding food, time: time: perfectly paired 6:00 p.m., VIP wines, personal 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., interaction with Main Event NFL greats, a one-of-a-kind silent 9:45 p.m., auction and live entertainment. Live Entertainment Taste of the NFL exists to raise awareness and dollars for tackling hunger in America. A portion of the funds raised are distributed to members of America’s Second Harvest – The Nation’s Food Bank Network™ (A2H) in NFL cities. St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance in Phoenix and United Food Bank in Mesa will be the local beneficiaries. Other national hunger relief programs receiving funds include Food Research & Action Council (FRAC), The Campus Kitchens Project and the A2H Community Kitchen® program. tickets: tickets: Guest ticket – $500 VIP ticket – $600 (6:00 p.m. early entry) Corporate Table for 10 with VIP Amenities – $6,000 Location: Location: Phoenix Convention Center, South Building 100 N. 3rd St Phoenix, AZ 85004. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit or call tasteofthenfl.com (952) 835-7621 23 http://tasteofthenfl.com http://tasteofthenfl.com
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