Feeding Westchester will host An Evening in Good Taste, its premier tasting event and largest fundraiser of the year, on Thursday, April 16, 2026. The evening will bring together the region’s culinary community and hunger-relief supporters to raise critical funds for Feeding Westchester’s mission to provide healthy, nutritious food to the 39% of Westchester households at risk of hunger.
Guests will enjoy food and drink from nearly 40 Westchester-based restaurants and beverage partners, showcasing the best of the county’s vibrant dining scene. Proceeds from the event help Feeding Westchester source and distribute over 20 million pounds of food each year through a network of 175 partner agencies, including food pantries, soup kitchens, community centers, and schools across Westchester County.
The event will again take place at Savor Food Hall at The Westchester, located at 125 Westchester Avenue in White Plains. In addition to tastings from top local chefs and restaurants, the evening will feature opportunities to bid on exclusive auction items, including sports outings, travel experiences, and private dining packages.
“An Evening in Good Taste is Feeding Westchester’s largest annual fundraiser and a wonderful showcase of a community that cares,” said Kristine Borok, President and CEO of Feeding Westchester. “At a time when many families are struggling with the rising cost of living and increasing food prices, we are proud to celebrate great food with Westchester’s culinary community, generous supporters, and the collective effort to ensure our neighbors have the nutritious food they need.”
Tickets for An Evening in Good Taste are available online. Early Access ticket holders may enter the event beginning at 6:00 p.m., while Patron ticket holders will be admitted starting at 7:00 p.m.
The event is produced by Feeding Westchester’s Event Committee in collaboration with The Westchester, ESP Creative, and Abigail Kirsch.
The outstanding 2026 restaurant line-up includes nearly 40 of Westchester’s most admired establishments and chefs (ITALIC = new for 2026)
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Baked After Midnight Basso by PXK Caperberry Events Captain Lawrence Brewing Co. Chutney Masala Goosefeather Great American BBQ Invito Restaurant Juice Eternity Jungle Restaurant Kutir |
La Casa Bronxville
Little Beet LMNOP Bakery Lost Borough Ice Cream Lulu Cake Boutique Melt Shop Micheline O Mandarin One Rare Steakhouse ORA P.F. Chang’s Red Horse by David Burke |
RiverMarket Bar & Kitchen
Sam’s of Gedney Way Sambal Thai + Malay Seth Greenberg’s Just Desserts Shake Shack The Barley House The Cookery Venchi White Plains Bake Shoppe Wine Express Wok 360 Wonder
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An Evening In Good Taste Event Committee
- Rick Rakow, Co-Chair & Feeding Westchester Board Member
- Scott Sherman, Co-Chair & Feeding Westchester Board Member
- Mike Wilson, Co-Chair & Feeding Westchester Board Member
- Brian Anderson, Bank of America
- Alyssa Bitts, The Westchester
- Daniele DeMaio, Feeding Westchester Board Member
- Lou Gallo, Wells Fargo
- Peter Herrero, Caperberry Catering & Events
- Henry Leyva, Hudson Valley Fermented
- David Milowitz, ESP Creative
- Kecia Palmer-Cousins, Feeding Westchester Board Member
- James Vazquez, Wells Fargo
- Mike Wasserman, The Infatuation
An Evening in Good Taste would not be possible without our generous Sponsors:
| Presenting Sponsor PepsiCo Restauranteur Sponsors Citadel/Citadel Securities Danielle DeMaio & Michael Paskin
Master Chef Sponsor PURE Insurance The Cappelli Family Levy Employment Law The Rao Family Rotary Clubs Stop & Shop Wells Fargo
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Maitre D’ Sponsors
Bleakley Platt & Schmidt, LLP California Closets Citrin Cooperman Advisors, LLC Lauren and Gary Cohen Direct Source Marketing Elena and Lou Gallo The Husseini Family In Loving Memory of Barbara Allen Gordon Jennifer M. Lee and Jeff Chapski Jennifer Meyers Norton Impact Partners
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Special Thanks to Broccoli Associates, Inc. Joe and Barbara Bruno Fifth Third Wealth Advisors RPW Group Media Sponsors Westchester Magazine |
