Took us months to plan it out and now on April 17th, 2008 Chicago will be host to an event with Top Chefs and Master Sommelier Alpana Singh to rasie money for Apna Ghar.

Top Chicago Chefs and Celebrity Master Sommelier Unite Behind Leading Domestic Violence Agency to Stop Violence Against Women and Children

Chicago, Illinois – On Thursday, April 17, 2008, from 6 PM – 10 PM, seven hundred people will gather in the sophisticated River East Art Center to celebrate the milestone achievements of one of the leading domestic violence agencies in Chicago – Apna Ghar (Our Home).

Emceed by Anna Davlantes, Weekend Anchor at NBC 5 Chicago, Taste for Life, A Feast for All Your Senses, presents up to twenty of Chicago’s top chefs, coordinated by Honorary Lead Chef Vikas Khanna, along with Master Sommelier Alpana Singh, showcasing some of the finest culinary samplings of food from various regions of the world. High-end wines from across the globe will be featured.

“Domestic violence is the single most preventable social injustice in the world today, with a woman in the United States beaten every seven seconds, said Danial Noorani, President of the Apna Ghar Board of Directors. “This innovative event for Apna Ghar will bring the stark reality of the situation home to us all, while reminding us that hope is still alive.”

This elegant gala will bring together the following restaurants: Aigre Doux, Blue Plate, Cyrano’s Bistrot, Emillio’s Tapas, Entertaining Company, Geja’s Café, DeLaCosta, Lutz Café & Pastry Shop, Toni Marie’s Sweets & Savories, Osteria Via Stato, Tizi Melloul, Volare, Gaylord, Tuscany, Marigold and more.

Alpana Singh, host of WTTW Channel 11’s ‘Check, Please!’ is a keen supporter of Apna Ghar. “This is a cause that is close and personal to me as domestic violence is all too accepted and tolerated.”

For more information or to make your reservation now, please visit www.tasteforlifechicago.com. Tickets are priced at the VIP ($175 a ticket) and General Admission ($150 a ticket) levels.

Apna Ghar (Our Home) offers comprehensive culturally-appropriate, multilingual social services, including shelter, to all victims and survivors of domestic violence, primarily in the South Asian and other immigrant communities. Apna Ghar has served more than 5,400 women and children to date, with an estimated 100 clients a month. For more information on Apna Ghar, please visit www.apnaghar.org.