What foodie hasn't dreamed of dating a chef? Well, now's your chance, and it's for a good cause too. On Monday, June 11th, hot NYC chefs will be auctioned off for "dates" – think a Union Square Greenmarket trip and dinner for two – to benefit Friends of the FCI, a nonprofit organization that funds French Culinary Institute student scholarships. Participating chefs include Dan Barber (Blue Hill), David Chang (Momofuku Noodle Bar, Momofuku Ssäm Bar), Melissa Murphy (Sweet Melissa) and Jean-Georges Vongerichten (Jean Georges, JoJo, Vong).
Get in on the bidding at 7:30 PM at Cipriani at 200 Fifth Avenue (cocktails and bites served from 7–11 PM; $250 per person, purchase tickets by June 6th; 646-254-7521; www.frenchculinary.com).