Worldwide Locations
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Celebration of AsiaWeek 2011: Honorary Chairs, Chefs, and Special Guests
Join us to celebrate the launch of Asia Week in New York City with this exciting signature benefit event: A Celebration of Asia Week
Limited availability. For further information, please email asiaweekbenefit@asiasociety.org.
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Renée Fleming One of the most celebrated sopranos and musical ambassadors of our time, Renée Fleming is a three-time Grammy winner who regularly graces the world's greatest opera stages and concert halls. Watch: Renée Fleming sings "Amazing Grace" at New York City's Ground Zero More Renée Fleming clips |
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Naeem Khan One of the biggest names in fashion, Naeem Khan has a fan base that includes Michelle Obama, Beyonce, and Queen Noor of Jordan, and his designs have dazzled audiences in such films as Sex & the City and Dreamgirls. |
About Chef Hemant Mathur
Hemant Mathur first came to the United States from his hometown of Jaipur, India, 16 years ago and has since contributed to the success of some of New York City's top Indian restaurants, including Tamarind and Devi. One of the country's leading tandoor masters, he recently opened his own restaurant, Tulsi (which means "holy basil") in Manhattan.
Currently the executive pastry chef at Tulsi, Surbhi Sahni made her mark on New York's culinary map when she served as executive pastry chef at the highly acclaimed Tamarind in 2001, and later became widely known for her desserts when she held the same position at Dévi restaurant, also in New York City. She recently started her own catering company, Bittersweet NYC, which specializes in custom-designed wedding cakes.
The Starlight Orchestra has performed for some of the nation's most illustrious events, such as Superbowl XVL, Presidential inaugurations, annual NASCAR championship parties, the Kentucky Derby, and on the hit TV show The Sopranos. They're sure to keep the beat going all night long!
Waris Ahluwalia and Julian Lwin
Rachel Cho
Doo-Ri Chung
John Hardy
Banchet Jaigla
Gemma Kahng
Naeem Khan
Soigne Kothari
Rosena Sammi
Misha Shivdasani (Misha-Nicole)
Anita Trehan
Kathy Wilson
