This year’s Friends of James Beard Benefit dinner will take place on Tuesday, April 8, at The Westin Kierland Resort. It has drawn six of the country’s most prestigious and influential chefs who will demonstrate their talent in a once-in-a-lifetime collaborative dinner, complete with carefully selected winepairings. It promises to be an evening of exquisite cuisine and the company of true culinary artisans. As a bonus, guests can become acquainted with the featured chefs at the Meet the Chefs reception at 6:00 PM, the reception will have the featured chefs alongside local James Beard Award winners. Do not miss this opportunity to meet the chefs as they cook amazing appetizer dishes that are paired with wine for an incredible reception, in fact, it will be an event unto itself!   RECEPTION & DINNER DATE: Tuesday, April 8, 2008 TIME: 6:00pm (Reception) & 7:30pm (Dinner)  LOCATION: The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa MAP: Map & Directions TICKET PRICE: $250   ATTIRE: Cocktail