WASHINGTON'S FIFTH ANNUAL "A SUGAR AND CHAMPAGNE AFFAIR"
A night on the town… with man's best friend

(WASHINGTON, DC) December 2006 - The 5th annual "A Sugar and Champagne Affair" event, created by Todd and Ellen Gray of Equinox restaurant in Washington, DC, will be held on January 23rd, 2007, at the Hotel Palomar (2121 P Street, NW, Washington, DC) from 7pm to 9pm.

Guests and their dogs will be greeted by the world’s finest sparkling wines, champagne and delicious desserts from the metropolitan area’s top Pastry Chefs.

“A Sugar and Champagne Affair” benefits the Washington Humane Society's Law Enforcement and Humane Education Programs. The event honors our city's animal cops who fight animal abuse in Washington, DC, 365 days of the year.

For those wishing to start the evening a bit earlier, a VIP reception will be held in one of Hotel Palomar’s suites where guests can feast on canapés prepared by Chef Todd Gray of Equinox and Chef Richard Brandenburg of Urbana. The cost is $200 and includes admission to the event. Want to have dinner pre-event? Urbana Restaurant in the Hotel Palomar will offer a two-course dinner with wine pairings, priced at $175. Dinner also includes event admission.

The cost of Sugar and Champagne is $75 per person. The cost to attend the VIP Reception, dinner at Urbana and “A Sugar and Champagne Affair” is $300. Tickets can be purchased by calling (202) 723-5730 x204. Further information can be found at www.sugarandchampagne.com

Participating Restaurants:

Denis Soriano - 100 King
Jason Andelman - Artisan Confections
Roberto Donna - Bebo Trattoria
Berliner Specialty Distributors
Lizzy Evelyn - Café Saint-Ex/Bar Pilar
Cowgirl Creamery
Doggie Style Bakery
Melanie Parker - Equinox
John Wabeck - Firefly
Vikram Garg - Inde Bleu
Homayon Karimy - Lebanese Taverna
Pradeep - Marcel’s
Jeffrey Potter - Market Salamander
Michel Richard – Michel Richard Citronelle
Heather Chittum - Notti Bianchi/Dish
Todd Thrasher - Restaurant Eve
Santi Zabaleta - Taberna del Alabardero
Richard Brandenburg - Urbana
Caitlin Kelly - Vidalia

** Canine companions are welcome – no extra charge!**

For more information, please contact: Tara deNicolas Phone: (202) 723-5730 (ext. 226) E-mail: Tara.deNicolas@washhumane.org

Please visit the Washington Humane Society web site for information: www.washhumane.org

The Washington Humane Society is the oldest animal protection agency in Washington, D.C. Since 1870, WHS open door policy has served homeless, lost, and abused animals in the District of Columbia; providing protection from cruelty, shelter from the elements, and a second chance at a loving home. No call for help goes unanswered, and no animal is ever turned away.

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