New York Magazine (featuring comments and articles on news, culture, entertainment, lifestyle, fashion and personalities that drive New York City), organized its annual gala tasting, Taste of New York, at the Puck Building on Monday, November 7. A celebration of the best chefs in the city, more than 20 chefs from the city’s top rated restaurants, including Alain Ducasse at the Essex House, Alto, Blue Hill, Butter, Café Boulud, Chanterelle, Gramercy Tavern, and Nobu 57, each presented their signature dish to the 800 guests from 7 to 9pm (VIP hour from 6 to 7pm). Guests, chefs, and participating staff were offered Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte featuring Brut blue label and minis served from the main bar. The event was a great success. The champagne even ran out just before the end.