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Serving Up Scenes From 'Chefs & Champagne' Fundraiser

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Chef Masaharu Morimoto with his Tuna Trio. ALEX GOETZFRIED

Chef Masaharu Morimoto with his Tuna Trio. ALEX GOETZFRIED

Tuna Trio by chef Masaharu Morimoto. ALEX GOETZFRIED

Tuna Trio by chef Masaharu Morimoto. ALEX GOETZFRIED

Homemade ricotta crostini with peas, preserved lemon and crispy millet by chef Alex Guarnaschelli from Butter and the Darby, NYC. ALEX GOETZFRIED

Homemade ricotta crostini with peas, preserved lemon and crispy millet by chef Alex Guarnaschelli from Butter and the Darby, NYC. ALEX GOETZFRIED

Chef Ari Bokovza and sous chef Victor Chow from The Harrison, NYC. ALEX GOETZFRIED

Chef Ari Bokovza and sous chef Victor Chow from The Harrison, NYC. ALEX GOETZFRIED

Chefs turned out from New York City to the Hamptons for the James Beard Foundation's "Chefs & Champagne" event at Wölffer Estate on Saturday. ALEX GOETZFRIED

Chefs turned out from New York City to the Hamptons for the James Beard Foundation's "Chefs & Champagne" event at Wölffer Estate on Saturday. ALEX GOETZFRIED

The James Beard Foundation held it's "Chefs & Champagne" at Wölffer Estate in Sagaponak on Saturday. ALEX GOETZFRIED

The James Beard Foundation held it's "Chefs & Champagne" at Wölffer Estate in Sagaponak on Saturday. ALEX GOETZFRIED

Chef Rosa Ross, Jill Keller, and Skye Prichard from Scrimshaw in Greenport. ALEX GOETZFRIED

Chef Rosa Ross, Jill Keller, and Skye Prichard from Scrimshaw in Greenport. ALEX GOETZFRIED

Joey Wölffer addressed the crowd during the champagne toast. ALEX GOETZFRIED

Joey Wölffer addressed the crowd during the champagne toast. ALEX GOETZFRIED

The guest of honor Andrew Zimmern, and The James Beard Foundation President Susan Ungaro toast after Mr. Zimmern's speech. ALEX GOETZFRIED

The guest of honor Andrew Zimmern, and The James Beard Foundation President Susan Ungaro toast after Mr. Zimmern's speech. ALEX GOETZFRIED

JBF Award Winner Masaharu Morimoto prepares tuna. MICHELLE TRAURING

JBF Award Winner Masaharu Morimoto prepares tuna. MICHELLE TRAURING

Andrew Zimmern plants a kiss on Susan Ungaro. MICHELLE TRAURING

Andrew Zimmern plants a kiss on Susan Ungaro. MICHELLE TRAURING

Andrew Zimmern and Susan Ungaro. MICHELLE TRAURING

Andrew Zimmern and Susan Ungaro. MICHELLE TRAURING

Andrew Zimmern raises his glass. MICHELLE TRAURING

Andrew Zimmern raises his glass. MICHELLE TRAURING

Andrew Zimmern makes a toast. MICHELLE TRAURING

Andrew Zimmern makes a toast. MICHELLE TRAURING

Andrew Zimmern and Susan Ungaro raise their glasses. MICHELLE TRAURING

Andrew Zimmern and Susan Ungaro raise their glasses. MICHELLE TRAURING

Dan Gasby and B. Smith. MICHELLE TRAURING

Dan Gasby and B. Smith. MICHELLE TRAURING

James Beard Foundation Scholarship recipients Jhonel Faelnar, left, and Christina Cassel, right, with Ted Allen. MICHELLE TRAURING

James Beard Foundation Scholarship recipients Jhonel Faelnar, left, and Christina Cassel, right, with Ted Allen. MICHELLE TRAURING

Andrew Zimmern, B. Smith and Ted Allen take a photo. MICHELLE TRAURING

Andrew Zimmern, B. Smith and Ted Allen take a photo. MICHELLE TRAURING

Dan Gasby, left, Susan Ungaro, Andrew Zimmern, B. Smith and Ted Allen take a photo. MICHELLE TRAURING

Dan Gasby, left, Susan Ungaro, Andrew Zimmern, B. Smith and Ted Allen take a photo. MICHELLE TRAURING

Dan Gasby, left, Andrew Zimmern, B. Smith and Ted Allen take a photo. MICHELLE TRAURING

Dan Gasby, left, Andrew Zimmern, B. Smith and Ted Allen take a photo. MICHELLE TRAURING

The crowd at "Chefs & Champagne." MICHELLE TRAURING

The crowd at "Chefs & Champagne." MICHELLE TRAURING

Outdoor dining at "Chefs & Champagne." MICHELLE TRAURING

Outdoor dining at "Chefs & Champagne." MICHELLE TRAURING

Lauren Hirschberg, left, and Shane McBride grill. MICHELLE TRAURING

Lauren Hirschberg, left, and Shane McBride grill. MICHELLE TRAURING

JBF Award Winner Masaharu Morimoto prepares tuna. MICHELLE TRAURING

JBF Award Winner Masaharu Morimoto prepares tuna. MICHELLE TRAURING

JBF Award Winner Masaharu Morimoto prepares tuna. MICHELLE TRAURING

JBF Award Winner Masaharu Morimoto prepares tuna. MICHELLE TRAURING

Andrew Zimmern and Shane McBride share a moment. MICHELLE TRAURING

Andrew Zimmern and Shane McBride share a moment. MICHELLE TRAURING

Andrew Zimmern and Shane McBride share a moment. MICHELLE TRAURING

Andrew Zimmern and Shane McBride share a moment. MICHELLE TRAURING

JBF Award Winner Masaharu Morimoto prepares tuna. MICHELLE TRAURING

JBF Award Winner Masaharu Morimoto prepares tuna. MICHELLE TRAURING

authorMichelle Trauring on Jul 22, 2013

The James Beard Foundation’s 22nd annual “Chefs & Champagne” fundraiser, honoring Andrew Zimmern, was held on Saturday, July 20, at Wölffer Estate Vineyard in Sagaponack. ALEX GOETZFRIED AND MICHELLE TRAURING PHOTOS

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