Our Food & Wine Tasting Benefit also features silent and live auctions of premium goods and services available for bidding. All net proceeds from our silent auction benefit our 2006 partner, Asian CineVision.

Here are just a few highlights of our offerings so please check back for more fabulous Silent Auction Items.
(last updated: 09/22/2006)

Cathay Pacific Airways Business Class Roundtrip Airfare for Two, New York to Hong Kong
Donated by Cathay Pacific Airways

Immerse yourself in Hong Kong's pulsating lifestyle when you and a friend fly roundtrip Business Class on Cathay Pacific Airways, from New York to Hong Kong. Cathay Pacific's luxurious Business Class features a special lumbar cushion to support your back, an adjustable head-rest with special wings for added privacy and comfort, and plush large pillows. The new entertainment system offers 20 channels of non-stop entertainment on your personal screen. Experience enchanting Hong Kong with its frenzied vibrancy, marvelous skyline, and world class cuisine.

Mikimoto Akoya Cultured Pearl Earrings
Donated by Mikimoto

Famous for their fusion of creativity, artistry and refinement, Mikimoto's Akoya pearls are flawless with a deep, beautiful luster. Smooth and round, this pair of 7.5mm Akoya Cultured Pearl Stud Earrings feature a white glow with rosé overtones. A remarkable accessory that tastefully exudes a classic image of elegance.

Garnet Necklace and Earrings from Tina Tang Jewelry
Donated by Tina Tang Jewelry

The stone of passion and courage, garnet is said to increase your luck in love, business and success. Known to increase your charisma and bring out your best qualities, you'll love this triple strand necklace with garnet, amethyst and sterling silver, and pair of four-garnet drop earrings with sterling silver ear clasp from Tina Tang Jewelry.

Greenmarket Tour and Instructional Luncheon with Chef Lee Anne Wong
Donated by Chef Lee Anne Wong

You and three friends will meet Chef Lee Anne Wong, from Season One of Bravo TV's “Top Chef,” at the Union Square Greenmarket for an exciting morning of shopping and cooking. Your tour includes a discussion on organic and sustainable practices, and how to create a tailored lunch menu based on what ingredients are available and in season. After shopping, return to your apartment where Chef Lee Anne will conduct a hands-on cooking lesson, followed by a delicious lunch to complete the Greenmarket experience! Bon appetit!

Mobiky USA Genius Folding Bike
Donated by Mobiky USA

Mobiky presents the Genius - an easy to handle folding bike, enabling the commuter to move rapidly in city congestion, and at the same time ensuring comfort, stability and reliability. Changing to the folded position and vice versa requires three quick seconds with a smooth simple movement, and the adjustable height allows riders of all ages to use the Genius. With the "pedestrian position," fold and push it by your side without any effort. It rolls and zigzags everywhere alongside you. A few steps to climb? Seize the carrying handle and you have it under your arm. The streamline frame features light and hardwearing materials, rigorously chosen for their long-lasting reliability and simple use.

Sony PlayStation Portable
Donated by YF&V

The portable entertainment revolution has arrived. Play games, browse the Internet, watch movies, listen to music - all with the PlayStation Portable that fits in your pocket. Your PSP includes the PSP system, an AC Adaptor, Battery Pack and most importantly, hours of entertainment. Black and shiny with clear acrylic buttons, the PSP features a striking 4.3-inch, 480-by-272-pixel TFT LCD screen - absolutely beautiful, with bright, vibrant color on display during both game and movie play - and an impressively rich audio quality.

Foursome to Any American Golf Course in New York City
Donated by American Golf

Enjoy tee time when you and three golf buddies head to any American Golf Course in New York City for a round of golf. From the fast greens and challenging sand bunkers of the Van Cortlandt Golf Course in Bronx, to the tight tree-lined rolling fairways and spectacular views of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge at the Dyker Beach Golf Course in Brooklyn; from the varied terrain with beautiful views of the Throgs Neck Bridge and City Island at the Clearwater Golf Course in Queens, to the wide and handsome greens in La Tourette Park and Golf Course at Staten Island with stunning views of the Manhattan skyline - find your perfect course featuring world-class amenities and outstanding facilities.

Shin Choi Cashmere Coat
Donated by Shin Choi Coleridge

Perfect for brisk autumn days, snuggle up in this Shin Choi double-breasted, 100% cashmere 3/4 length black coat with a gathered oversize collar, in size 6. Worn by the likes of Julia Roberts and featured in Vogue, the creations of Korean-born designer Shin Choi have been described as having a New York City energy that exude cool sophistication and cutting-edge details.

A|X Armani Exchange Moto Jacket
Donated by Armani Exchange

Sleek and stylish, this tan A|X Armani Exchange Mens Leather Moto Jacket has a great fit and handsome detailing like cross top stitching throughout, snap tab collar, snap tabs at cuffs, stitched sleeve detail and is 100% leather.

Botkier Trigger Fan Hobo Purse
Donated by Botkier

Unique leathers and golden metal hardware make this Botkier Trigger Fan Hobo Purse truly different and fun as well as functional. A great color for fall and year round, this wonderful extra large Botkier handbag in hazelnut is made from smooth Italian calfskin with the trademark Botkier hidden compartments and design. Featured in DailyCandy, the Botkier Trigger bag has three sleek zippered compartments - so that increase in function requires no sacrifice in style.

Townhouse Spa Treatment
Donated by Townhouse Spa

Nestled in a sleek uptown spot, the luxurious Townhouse Spa invites you to indulge with this gift basket and certificate for their Eastern-influenced treatments. Featuring nutritionists and a catered lounge, the swank space includes a floor for men, one for women and one for mingling. Guests are encouraged to stay late - the lounge floor includes projection screens, retail makeup and accessories areas, and a dining space as well as a section with five pedicure stations. The men's floor includes a barbershop and a lounge with LCD televisions and wireless Internet access, as well as three treatment rooms and a locker room. The women's floor has seven treatment rooms, one of which is a large VIP room with a fireplace.

Le Cordon Bleu Cookware Set
Donated by Spring Switzerland

Le Cordon Bleu Culinary School and Spring Switzerland have come together to produce the finest Swiss made cookware. A successful combination of style, function, durable materials and quality workmanship, this set of four pots is based on a multi-ply material, featuring a revolutionary metal bonding process valued by professional chefs the world over. Serious cookware for people who enjoy cooking.

Seven-Piece Knife Block Set
Donated by MUNDIAL INC.

This attractive set from MUNDIAL INC. featuring red-handled cutlery includes a paring knife, serrated utility knife, chef's knife, serrated bread knife, sharpening steel, kitchen shears and a wood block.

LASIK for a Pair of Eyes by Emil Chynn, MD, FACS, MBA
Donated by Emil Chynn, MD, FACS, MBA

Featured on CBS News as one of the best and most ethical LASIK centers in New York City , Emil Chynn, MD, FACS, MBA, is offering LASIK surgery for a pair of eyes. A top LASIK surgeon in New York City, Dr. Chynn is also the the first ophthalmologist in New York to have LASIK himself. As a result, Dr. Chynn and his staff offer honest, first-hand accounts on the surgery as well as individualized care – Dr. Chynn attends to each pre-op and post-op patient himself. Regardless of your prescription, whether you are nearsighted, farsighted, and/or astigmatic, you can rest assured you will be in great care – Dr. Chynn is also the only high-volume LASIK surgeon in NYC with a perfect track record (no lawsuits, claims, settlements, judgments). Other options may be selected at an additional cost including the LASEK procedure, the more advanced, non-cutting, no-flap, all-laser epi-LASIK; or the CustomVue WaveFront for “SuperVision” allowing you the possibility of seeing better than 20/20.

Trapeze School New York Lessons
Donated by Trapeze School NY

Have you ever wanted to join the circus as a trapeze artist? You and a friend are invited to the Trapeze School New York at the Hudson River Park with a gift certificate for a trapeze session anytime, including registration fees. Learn to fly - or at least the knee-hang, and perhaps try a catch. The thrill of your first few swings will only whet your appetite for this exhilarating sport. The Flying Trapeze class features the most up-to-date equipment; a focused class environment; clear instruction, before and during class, from expert instructors; routines you can do at home to improve your flying; a chance to meet new people; and most importantly...a great time! Classes are 2 hours long and are taught in groups of up to 10 people. No prior experience is necessary.

Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, CT
Donated by Foxwoods Resort Casino

With 340,000 square feet of gaming space in a complex that covers 4.7 million square feet, Foxwoods Resort Casino is the largest casino in the world. You'll hit the jackpot when you head to Foxwoods for a two-night stay for two at the Grand Pequot Tower including dinner for two at Cedars Steak House Restaurant. Located in Ledyard, CT - 2.5 hours from New York City - the AAA Four Diamond rated Grand Pequot Tower features a breathtaking lobby and lavishly appointed rooms, representing the very finest in luxury resort experiences. Cedars Steak House chefs start with the best cuts of Angus beef and the freshest local seafood to serve up American classics in a contemporary environment.

Amore Pacific Skincare Products
Donated by Amore Pacific

One of Asia's hottest skincare lines, this Korea-based company has attained near cult status in Asia. Amore Pacific invites you to treat your skin with treatment cleansing soap, moisture bound vitalization creme, vitalizing eye complex and more! Formulated with botanical ingredients and essential oils, these products will leave your skin feeling fresh, revitalized and clean.

Tickets to Sheryl Lee Concert at Carnegie Hall
Donated by Sheryl Lee

Canadian pianist Sheryl Lee has shown exceptional musical talent from an early age. She began her piano studies at the age of four and at twelve, made her orchestral debut with the Utah Symphony. Ms. Lee then moved to New York to attend the Juilliard School pre-college division and since then, has been a recipient of various awards and scholarships. Her orchestral engagements, solo recitals, and her active participation as a chamber musician and collaborator, have taken her across Asia, Europe and the United States. Enjoy her next performance with two tickets to her concert at Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall on Sunday, February 25, 2007, presented by Artists International.

Japanese Sumi-e Brush Painting by Master Artist Koho Yamamoto
Donated by Sensei Koho Yamamoto

Enjoy this beautiful "Bamboo with Moon" traditional sumi painting from renown master artist and teacher Koho Yamamoto. Daughter of a master calligrapher and poet, Koho has practiced calligraphy since her early childhood in Japan. The founder and only teacher of the Koho School of Sumi-E, Koho learned her art from the late professor, Chiura Obata, a well-known Sumi-e artist and Professor Emeritus of Art at the University of California. At Ms. Yamamoto's School of Sumi-E on MacDougal Street in New York City, she exhibits her paintings and has conducted classes in brush painting for the past 30 years. She also continues to paint large paintings in her unique and energetic style.

ABC Language Exchange Classes
Donated by ABC Language Exchange

Featured in New York Magazine's "Best Of" Issue, ABC Language Exchange welcomes you with an eight-week group class enrollment, which includes materials for your class. Small, interactive classes are taught by experienced, professional language instructors in a lively and effective manner. Fun classes motivate students to attain practical verbal skills that can be used in the real world, in languages including Spanish, French, Italian, Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), Portuguese, German, Japanese, American Sign Language, Arabic, Russian, Farsi, Hindi, Polish, Greek, Vietnamese, Korean, and more.

Three Dance Lessons from Zack's Dance Loft
Donated by Zack's Dance Loft

Learn to salsa, meringue, waltz or tango with a set of three one-hour lessons for two people from Zack's Dance Loft located in midtown Manhattan. Featured in the "Best of New York" issue by New York Magazine, Latin, Ballroom and private Wedding Dance lessons are taught in a fun, relaxing environment. Set amidst beautiful draperies, mirrors, armchairs and ambient lighting, Zack's Dance Loft will instruct you in basic steps, elegant routines, rhythm, body motion and positioning, leading and following, and dance techniques.

Raymond Weil Othello Watch
Donated by Seville Watch Corporation

A very classic and beautiful style, this stunning ladies stainless steel Raymond Weil watch is part of the Othello collection featuring a round shape. Sophisticated yet daring, Raymond Weil watches are a captivating blend of distinctive elegance and creativity crafted with advanced technology to meet the highest expectations.

Bally Leather Briefcase
Donated by Bally

Originally inspired by the elegant lifestyle of a luxury hotel, the Scribe line derives from the prestigious Scribe Hotel in Paris, where Max Bally resided. An authentic example of traditional craftsmanship at its very finest, this Bally Scribe Briefcase in dark brown pebbled leather unites top-quality material with stylish design. Enjoy global luxury for the most discerning tastes.

YoonKids Wall Décor – Girl Band Set
Donated by YoonKids

Bring some rock n' roll to your kid's room with this stylish set of four "Girl Band" YoonKids, one of many wall art designs from YoonKids offering hand-drawn characters with bold colors and original graphic patterns. YoonKids offers a hip collection of wall art portraying an eclectic mix of kid's hobbies, interests, and passions. At YoonKids.com , customize your own Yoonkids by choosing their hair and skin color. Check out YoonKids — Mix and match décor for the modern sensibility.

* Auction descriptions are current as of September 22, 2006 and are subject to change prior to the Food and Wine Tasting Benefit.