On Sunday, September 25th, NTD will host it’s Tenth Anniversary Benefit Gala – The Emperor’s Banquet, celebrating the history, pageantry and tradition of five thousand years of Chinese cuisine from all regions of China.

Prepared by Gold Winning Master chefs from NTD’s 4th International Chinese Culinary Competition in Times Square, their creations will be authentic Chinese dishes prepared for a gourmet’s palate.

Importantly, The Banquet celebrates the belief that press freedom, human rights and cultural exchange is crucial to China as well as the rest of the world.

Our most anticipated event of the year, The Banquet draws hundreds of esteemed guests from the business, philanthropic and cultural communities.

NTD is also pleased to announce that a portion of the evening’s proceeds will be donated to the Robert F. Kennedy Center to recognize its Speak Truth to Power campaign as well as their efforts in promoting human-rights education in Asia.

We invite you to come celebrate with us!

5:00-7:00 p.m: Vodka & Caviar Reception and Silent Auction
7:00-9:30 p.m: 10 Course Haute Cuisine Dinner

Other Highlights:
– Han Couture Fashion Show and Live Auction
– Honored Guests:

Kerry Kennedy, President
Robert F. Kennedy Center of Justice & Human Rights

Benjamin Ismail, head of Asia-Pacific Region
Reporters Without Borders

Sep 22-23, Times Square 9am till 9.30pm

Watch live competition action up-close in 32 reserved VIP seats in the heart of Times Square, and taste the actual contestants’ creations.

On Thursday Sep. 22nd from 12:00pm to 1:00pm, come see Celebrity Chefs help cook for a Citymeals-on-Wheels Charity Event as
Co-founder and renowned restaurant critic Gael Greene makes a special appearance.

Later that evening from 7:00pm to 9:30pm, come join our “Celebrity Chef Lightning Wok Challenge” & Forbidden City Feast Charity
Event where Celebrity Chefs will cook Nuevo Latino, Italian etc in a wok to help raise monies for the Fallen Heroes of 9/11.

Finally, on Friday Sep. 23rd from 8:00pm to 8:30pm, come see the Awards Ceremony as $70,000 cash prizes are claimed!