Signature Chefs Auction of D.C. features more than 30 of Washington, D.C.,'s top chefs for an evening of culinary tastings, fine wine and entertainment.  The evening will include silent and live auctions of unique dining packages, hotel stays and weekend getaways. 

Special guests include past participant and Hell's Kitchen 3 winner Chef Rahman "Rock" Harper (pictured at left).  The 2008 honorary chef is Peter Smith (pictured below) of PS 7's.  WJLA-TV news anchor Leon Harris will serve as master of ceremonies. 

Auction items include four Redskins vs. Cowboys football tickets in Andre Carter's private suite at FedEx Field, four tickets to the Fall 2009 New York Fashion Week, a two-night stay at the Carmel Valley Ranch plus dinner for two at Citronelle by Michel Richard, and a private beer class and dinner for 10 at Belga Cafe. 

Participating chefs and restaurants include the following:

Michelle Poteaux-Garbee and Christophe Poteaux, Bastille Restaurant 

Bart Vandaele, Belga Cafe

Darren Hendry, Bobby Van's Grill

Beverly Bates, Cafe 15 at the Sofitel

Cedric Maupillier, Central Michel Richard

Geoff Tracy and Joel Lucas, Chef Geoff's and Lia's

Enzo Febbraro, D'Acqua

Jeff Tunks, DC Coast, Acadiana, Ceiba, TenPenh

Morou Ouattara, Farrah Olivia by Morou

Katherine Kallinis and Sophie Lamontagne, Georgetown Cupcake

Jamie Leeds, Hank's Oyster Bar

Michael Hartzer, indebleu

The Abi-Najm Family, Lebanese Taverna

Howard Foer, The Manor House Restaurant at Poplar Springs

Fernando Ciacomini, McCormick & Schmicks

Tim Elliott, Mie N Yu

Peter Smith, PS 7's Restaurant

James Muir, Rosa Mexicano

Dani Arana, Taberna Del Alabardero

Rob Klink, The Oceanaire Seafood Room

Santiago Cisneros, The Prime Rib

Westend Bistro

Participating wineries and beverage companies include the following:

• Benziger
• Carafe Wines
• Doukenie Winery
• FIJI Water
• J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines
• Mumm Napa
• Mount Gay Rum
• Royal Cup Coffee
• The Hess Collection
• Todd Ruby Wines
• Trefethen Vineyards

Mixologist Gina Chersevani of Eat Bar will create a signature cocktail for the event.

The Washington Examiner, a Signature Chefs Auction media partner, is offering a special advertising opportunity to participating restaurants and other interested parties.  For more information, click Washington Examiner Special Advertising Section, below.

To read more about Chef Rock's participation, click Chef Rock Returns to D.C., below.