A dinner series at Tellers Next Door brings together top chefs and wineries to raise $50,000 for Long Island Cares
This fall, Long Island’s culinary and wine elite are joining forces for a cause that touches every community: fighting hunger. The Chefs Against Hunger Dinner Series, hosted at Tellers Next Door in Islip, will feature nine acclaimed chefs crafting multi-course menus paired with select Long Island wines.
Running from October 6 through November 11, the series aims to raise $50,000 to benefit Long Island Cares – The Harry Chapin Food Bank, which has been serving food-insecure families for more than four decades. With tickets priced at $195 per person, guests will not only enjoy world-class dining but also help turn compassion into thousands of meals for neighbors in need.
Dates, Chefs & Wineries
Each evening will spotlight a different chef and winery collaboration, promising a unique dining experience every time:
October 6 – John Fraser, North Fork Table & Inn, paired with Macari Vineyards
October 7 – Stephen Gallagher, The Trattoria Restaurant, paired with Anthony Nappa Wines
October 27 – Ben Hoffman & Julio Genao, Prime: An American Kitchen & Bar, paired with Raphael Wine
October 28 – Thomas Gloster, Trahanas Hospitality, paired with Palmer Vineyards
November 3 – Eric LeVine, 317 Main Street, paired with RG/NY
November 4 – Gregg Lauletta, Louie’s Prime Steak & Seafood, paired with Bedell Cellars
November 10 – Armond Joseph, Leon 1909, paired with Channing Daughters Winery
November 11 – Francis J. Derby, The Halyard, paired with McCall Wines
Beyond the Plate: Supporting Long Island Cares
Founded in 1980 by Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and activist Harry Chapin, Long Island Cares has grown into one of the region’s most impactful organizations. The food bank distributes over 15 million pounds of food annually to more than 330 pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters, in addition to operating six First Stop Food Pantries across underserved communities.
“Thanks to Michael Bohlsen and the Bohlsen Restaurant Group, ‘Chefs Against Hunger’ will turn compassion into funding for thousands of meals across our community,” says Katherine Fritz, Vice President of Development & Communications at Long Island Cares.
A Bohlsen Restaurant Group Initiative
The event is made possible through the Bohlsen Restaurant Group (BRG), known for some of Long Island’s most prestigious dining destinations, including Prime: An American Kitchen & Bar in Huntington, H2O Seafood & Sushi in Smithtown, and Tellers: An American Chophouse in Islip. Tellers’ newly opened Next Door private event space provides the intimate setting for this meaningful dinner series.
Be Part of the Solution
As hunger continues to rise across Long Island, “Chefs Against Hunger” offers the community a chance to make a difference—one dinner at a time. By attending, guests not only enjoy an unforgettable evening of food and wine but also help provide meals to those who need it most. Tickets are limited for this exclusive series, so food lovers and community supporters alike are encouraged to secure their spots early.
Don’t Miss Chefs Against Hunger
With every plate served and every glass poured, “Chefs Against Hunger” brings Long Islanders closer to a shared goal: ensuring no neighbor goes hungry. This October and November, dining out means giving back.
