| DATE: | Thursday, March 22 – Monday, March 26, 2012 |
| VENUE: | Pier 94 12th Avenue at 55th Street Co-located with the Architectural Digest Home Show |
| Each spring in New York, DIFFA's DINING BY DESIGN debuts in a spectacular display of cuisine, creativity, and glamour. Presented in conjunction with the Architectural Digest Home Design Show, the event showcases design luminaries and culinary giants in a feast for the senses. Over the course of five days, guests revel in a series of events.
This year, we are proud to announce that DIFFA will be honoring Alfredo Paredes, Executive Vice President & Chief Retail Creative Officer at Ralph Lauren, for his many years of service as DIFFA trustee and a major proponent of DINING BY DESIGN. Check back soon to make donations in Alfredo's honor. COCKTAILS BY DESIGN Thursday, March 22 7 - 10p.m. Designers and guests mingle at Pier 94 during this dazzling preview of the amazing design installations, sampling treats from NYC's top restaurants and enjoying delicious wine and EFFEN® Vodka specialty cocktails. TICKETS $150 (includes admission to the Architectural Digest Home Design Show) COCKTAILS BY DESIGN is SOLD OUT PUBLIC VIEWING Friday, March 23 - Saturday, March 24 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sunday, March 25 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Explore the latest in design trends as you view the amazing installations and shop the silent auction. TICKETS: $25 (includes admission to the Architectural Digest Home Design Show) 
GALA DINNER Monday, March 26 6:30 - 11 p.m. EFFEN® Vodka cocktails and table hopping are followed by an elegant seated VIP dinner accompanied by dancing and a luxurious silent auction. INDIVIDUAL DINNER TICKETS: $500 A limited number of Young Professional (under 35) GALA DINNER tickets are available for $250 each. To purchase, please call 212-727-3100. Online ticket sales to the GALA DINNER are now closed. If you are interested in attending, please contact the DIFFA offices at (212)727-3100 to find out if seats are still available. SILENT AUCTION Throughout the course of the five days of events, DIFFA will host a silent auction showcasing fabulous hospitality experiences and luxury goods. If your company is interested in contributing an experience to the event's silent auction, please click here. | |
| CONTACT: | For additional information, please contact Steven Williams
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| PRESS INQUIRIES: | All press inquiries should be directed to Nick Carcaterra |
