Attention all Foodies: Renowned Chef, Author and TV Personality Anthony Bourdain will be on hand to host the Tenth Anniversary benefit celebration for The Urban Assembly Bronx Academy of Letters; one of New York City’s public schools that provides free education to all of its students. Funds raised at this benefit help to offset the many costs associated with programs that are not covered by the NYC Department of Education, which has been subject to severe budget cuts in recent years.

Bronx Academy of Letters’ exceptional programs include a literary magazine and school newspaper, a Writer’s Forum and Writers in Residence program, college visits for all sophomores and juniors, and study abroad opportunities, as well as a school vegetable garden and clubs and athletic teams. Donor funding also helps to make possible the vital, individualized attention offered by an outstanding teaching and student-support staff. The large majority of Bronx Academy of Letters’ graduates continue on to college.

The Tenth Birthday Event takes place on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, from 6:30 – 9:30 PM at the Metropolitan Pavilion, located at 110 West 19th Street in New York City. Host Anthony Bourdain will be joined by associates of Lucky Peach magazine, a quarterly food journal sponsored by Momofuku Restaurants.

The evening will feature food by Danny Bowien (Mission Chinese Food), Mehdi Brunet-Benkritly (Chez Sardine), Aaron Chambers (Boulud Sud), Ludo LeFebvre (Ludobites), Gabrielle Hamilton (Prune), Julian Medina (Toloache), Briskettown, Momofuku and Roberta’s. Desserts by Brooks Headley (Del Posto), Erin McKenna (Babycakes) and Christina Tosi (Momofuku Milk Bar) will also be featured, with Cocktails courtesy of PDT’s Jim Meehan.

It should be a really fun night for an excellent cause!  Please note that the major part of your contribution is tax deductible!