Garces Foundation hosts Cinco de Mayo benefit
The Garces Foundation’s annual benefit, Cinco de Mayo, took place on Friday, May 3, 2024 at Loews Hotel Philadelphia. It was an unforgettable night where more than 40 of Philly’s finest chefs united to tantalize guests taste buds, all in support of a noble cause. They experienced an array of specialty cocktails, live music, and thrilling auctions, all under one roof. Guests enjoyed dishes prepared by Philly’s top chefs from restaurants like Amada, Urban Farmer, and more. Specialty cocktails and open bars, live music and auctions and an exclusive after party ended the evening. Proceeds benefit Philadelphia’s immigrant community.
1. Carmen Gonzales, Rhonda Willingham of Menz Fit, Philadelphia Council member Jamie Gauthier and Aminah Perez attended the Garces Foundation’s Cinco de Mayo event

2. Jill and Jose Garces


5. Amy and Robert Charles and Ilene and Steve Berman
6. Eric Donovan, Seth Brennan, Jim Cohn, Jen Conti and Morgan Reale
7. Lauren Cuddeback, Adam Smith, Alyssa Diamond and Matt Lucas
8. Julian Jiggins, Larissa DiStefano, Amy and Rob Geary and Mina and Bill Sipe attended the event

9. David Smith and Marnie Manko

10. Coley and Eileen Bookbinder
11. Amy and Michael Capriotti, Chef Garces, Zach Capriotti and Chil Richardson
12. Martha Good, Jen Su and Lauren Cuddeback said hello to Chef Garces

13. Jennifer Lynn Robinson and Jen Su chatted with Ludovic Cayacy, the Four Seasons Director of Marketing

14. Becky Graustein and Jenny DeHuff
15. Alice Sauvannarath, Daphne Nc and Kira Bandan

16. Vanshira Agarwal, Christina Mitchel and Rachita Agarwal
17. Emre Kara, Boca Ozkan and Sandi Sanchez-Bui and Roland Bui

18. Caprice Carter and David Bongenicht