Persephone
"Local, Sustainable, Delicious: A Seasonal Celebration," a cocktail reception to be held on Sunday, September 28th, at Persephone, will bring together eight top Boston chefs to raise money for Chefs Collaborative, an organization that helps its members run sustainable food service businesses. Michael Leviton (Lumière, Persephone),
Jamie Bissonnette (KO Prime), Ed Doyle (Real Food), Will Gilson (Garden at the Cellar), Carolyn Johnson (Rialto), Jacqueline Kelly (Bravo), Tony Maws (Craigie Street Bistrot) and Peter McCarthy (EVOO) will whip up a variety of small plates that highlight seasonal ingredients (6 PM; $100 all inclusive; 283 Summer St.; to purchase tickets by phone, call 617-236-5200; get tickets now; see more details).