TABLE HOP AND TASTE

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DIFFA's DBD 2008 Participation Letter

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On behalf of the DIFFA/Chicago, the 2008 co-chairs and our National Sponsors: Benjamin Moore, Beringer Vineyards, elit by Stolichnaya and Hewlett Packard, we invite you to distinguish our celebration by creating mouth watering appetizers for our first presentation of TABLE HOP &
TASTE at our 7th annual DIFFA's DINING BY DESIGN Chicago.

This year marks the 11th year anniversary for DINING BY DESIGN nationally and the 7th year anniversary of this spectacular event here in Chicago. As in the past, this year’s event will take place November 6–8, 2008 at the historic Merchandise Mart. The festivities kick off on November 6th with one of the hottest tickets in town – this year’s COCKTAILS BY DESIGN event. The excitement continues on to November 8th with the TABLE HOP & TASTE public viewing day and concludes that evening with one of Chicago’s most impressive fêtes, the DINING BY DESIGN GALA, where guests dine at the event’s stunning table environments, followed by dancing and revelry.

TABLE HOP & TASTE is our newest component that will feature scrumptious food provided by our own Chicago restaurants and local gourmet food purveyors with wines paired from our National Sponsor - Beringer Vineyards. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, attendee's are guided through a maze of culinary treats and awe-inspiring decor. DIFFA's DINING BY DESIGN will feature a strong public relations and marketing campaign with the support of CS Interiors as our Local Media Sponsor.

Your support enables DIFFA/Chicago to distribute funds locally through our Excellence In Care Awards to Chicago-area HIV/AIDS service agencies who provide direct service, preventive education and outreach for men, women and children living with HIV and AIDS. Since 1987, DIFFA/Chicago has awarded over $3 million in Excellence In Care Awards.

We look forward to your support and participation with DIFFA Chicago. We also encourage you to continue to connect with us by visiting our website, www.diffachicago.org or emailing our DIFFA office at info@diffachicago.org. You may also contact the office at 312-644-6412.

Warm regards,

Richard R. Bliss, Vice President DINING BY DESIGN Co-Chair Solomon Cordwell Buenz	Steve Kadlec, AIA DINING BY DESIGN Co-Chair Kadlec Architecture +Design