Taste of the Nation Manchester
May 1, 2013
With special guest Food Network and Cooking Channel star and New York Times best-selling cookbook author Melissa d'Arabian.
Guests will enjoy cuisine from more than 50 of New Hampshire’s top chefs paired with premium wines from 30 vineyards courtesy of Martignetti Companies . New Hampshire’s premier culinary event features great mixologists, beer, specialty cocktails, fabulous entertainment by Laconia Region Big Band, raffle for a ring from Jonathan’s Jewelers, and an extensive silent auction. Eat, drink and help end childhood hunger at Taste of the Nation Manchester. http://www.flickr.com//photos/sweetshotphotography/sets/72157629831399784/show/ All photos courtesy of Glynis and Annie Citarelli with SweetShot Photography. More photos can be found here.
Embodying home cooking at its finest, television host and cookbook author Melissa d’Arabian naturally connects with today’s diverse families to offer unique yet relatable food and lifestyle solutions that are part of a bigger story about how to eat well, be a responsible consumer, and spend with purpose. She currently hosts Food Network’s cooking series “Ten Dollar Dinners” and Cooking Channel’s lifestyle show “Drop 5 lbs. with Good Housekeeping.” Utilizing her creative resource management techniques, Melissa’s approachable and satisfying recipes are as flavorful and elegant as they are affordable and nutritious. After earning an undergraduate degree from University of Vermont and an MBA from Georgetown University, Melissa enjoyed a successful career in finance and strategy in both the United States and abroad in France before eventually becoming a stay-at-home mom to her four daughters. Passionate about sharing her tried-and-true money-saving strategies with local women’s groups, Melissa submitted a video audition for season five of The Next Food Network Star – the popular reality competition show she then competed on and won. Her first cookbook “Ten Dollar Dinners: 140 Recipes and Tips to Elevate Simple, Fresh Meals Any Night of the Week” debuted in August 2012 and became an instant New York Times best seller. Melissa and her family live just outside San Diego. Stay in touch with Melissa on Facebook and Twitter (@MelissadArabian), and visit www.melissadarabian.net for more information.
Participating Restaurants
- The Coach Stop Restaurant
- The Common Man of Family Restaurants
- The Copper Door
- Cotton
- Demeter's Steakhouse
- Firefly American Bistro & Bar
- Fratello's Ristorante Italiano
- Fresh Market
- The Granite Restaurant, Centennial Inn
- Hanover Street Chop House
- Hooked Seafood Restaurant
- Jacque's Pastries
- Ignite Bar and Grille
- Jake's Old Fashioned Ice Cream & Sweet Shoppe
Wineries & Distilleries
We are proud to partner with Martignetti Companies of New Hampshire in featuring premiere vineyards and spirits from around the country.
- Antares/585
- Bogle Vineyards, Inc.
- Candia Vineyards
- Cannonball
- Castle Rock
- Classical Wines
- Constellation Wines
- Custom Spirits, LLC/Cabin Fever Maple Whiskey
- Domaine Napa Wine Company
- Elite Imports
- Tito's Handmade Vodka
- Foley Family Wines
- Hess Collection
- J.Lohr Winery
- Luctor International
- Luigi Bosca
- Cold River Vodka & Gin/Maine Distilleries
- Michael David Winery
- Palm Bay Imports
- Remy Cointreau USA, Inc.
- Rutherford Wine Company
- Talbott Vineyards
- Terlato Wines International
- TGIC Importers
- Treasury Wine Estates
- Trinchero Family Estates
- Ty Ku
- Vintage Point
- William Grant & Sons, Inc.
- WJ Deutsch & Sons, Ltd.
Local Presenting Sponsors
Local Platinum Sponsors
Local Gold Sponsors
Local Silver Sponsors
Anagnost Companies
Regency Mortgage Company
Local Bronze Sponsors
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at this year's Taste of the Nation Manchester.
Everyone has a strength to share. We believe that big problems can be solved when we all share our strengths. There are many volunteer opportunities throughout the day of the event. Each volunteer will have scheduled time to enjoy the event.
Please contact our Volunteer Chair, Sarah Jacobs at s.jacobs@snhu.edu, 603.645.9608.
Nearly 17 million children face hunger in America. Most families that live below the poverty line in America are working families, yet their regular income is not sufficient to cover the cost of housing, medical care, child care, transportation, clothing and food. Employment is simply not enough to safeguard these families against hunger and poverty.
Local Beneficiaries:
New Hampshire Food Bank: Distributes approximately 4 million pounds of food annually through its network of an estimated 350 member agencies throughout the state.
Children's Alliance of New Hampshire Inc: Promotes policies and practices that enable children in New Hampshire to lead healthy and productive lives.
New Hampshire Farm to School Program: Connects New Hampshire farms and schools by integrating agricultural program, school food procurement and school curriculum.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Manchester: Reaches out to youth, especially those who need it most, inspiring them to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring individuals.
In addition to supporting Share Our Strength's work to end childhood hunger in America, a percentage of Taste of the Nation events supports international advocacy and sustainable community development.
