On Wednesday, June 6th, the Central Park Bandshell will be transformed into a tropical oasis for the annual Taste of Summer gala benefiting the Central Park Conservancy. More than 40 NYC toques – including Jean-Georges Vongerichten, who is hosting a "VIP Cafe" offering tastings from all seven of his NY restaurants – will prepare dishes (7–11 PM; $350 per person in advance, $400 at the door; VIP tables start at $6,000; 212-310-6691).