For the past 24 years, Frances and Thomas have gathered with their children and grandchildren in the atrium, of the Cohen Children’s Medical Center to commence the annual GMSF Holiday Celebration benefiting Child Life Services. This event is designed to brighten the Holiday Season, treating each child to toys with gifts from generous donors, live music and storytelling, along with a visit from Santa and a beautifully lit holiday tree and décor. Participant donations support the Child Life Specialist in the PICU, as well as hundreds of children and families throughout the Cohen Children’s Medical Center of NY.

A spectacular autumn tradition since 2003, attendees savor award winning Chef Daniel Boulud’s cuisine in the private Bellecour Room of Restaurant Daniel along with two of New York’s premier chefs each year.

The wine selections chosen by expert Tony DiDio, President of TD Selections compliment the outstanding culinary presentations. Notable vineyards and importers include: Dreyfus Ashby, Miner Family, Hanzell, Nino Franco Prosecco, Cusumano, Barone Ricasoli, Peter Zemmer. Ellen Negrin of Lauber Imports assists throughout the evening. Chefs throughout this twelve year relationship with GMSF have included: Jonathan Benno of Lincoln Ristorante, Saul Bolton of Saul Restaurant, Daniel Boulud of Daniel, Stephen Lewandowski of Tribeca Grill, Michael Lomonaco of Porter House-New York, David Pasternack of Esca, Don Pintabona of Locale Market-St. Petersburg, Bill Telepan of Telepan Restaurant, Anthony Scotto Jr. of Fresco by Scotto Restaurant, and Mark Strausman of Freds at Barneys New York.

The Chefs

Daniel Boulud
Born in Lyon, France, Daniel Boulud is the most celebrated chef in North America with restaurants all over the world. Mr. Boulud has taken America by gastronomic storm and dazzles us with his craft. Daniel will host our event for the 16th year.

David Pasternack
David is the chef/partner of three-star restaurant Esca. This jewel of a restaurant has brought Italian seafood closer to America. We are proud to have David back with us for the 13th year.

Anthony Scotto, Jr.
Anthony Scotto, Jr. is the Executive Chef/Owner of Fresco by Scotto, an Italian landmark restaurant since 1993, co-owned and operated by The Scotto Family – Marion, Rosanna, Anthony, Jr. and Elaina. Fresco by Scotto has received outstanding reviews in New York Magazine, Gourmet Magazine, The New York Times and three stars in Crain’s New York Business.