05/18/2026
The World Awareness Children's Museum would like to thank everyone who helped make our 36th Annual International Cuisine Dinner & Auction a night to remember! It’s truly heartwarming to see our community come together in support of our mission. We’re incredibly proud of the work we do to help children learn about the diverse people and cultures that make up our world.
Thank you to this year's participating restaurants: Adirondack Pub & Brewery, Adirondack Winery, Angelina's Pizzeria, Anvil Inn, Buono Notte Café, Chez Pierre Restaurant, Darling Doughnuts, Dickinson's Delights, Downtown Social, Farmacy Restobar, The Grateful Den, The Harvest, Hattie's Restaurants, Jack's American Bistro, Lake George Olive Oil Company, Lighthouse Grille, Mama Riso's Restaurant, Morgan & Co Restaurant., Rachel's Bread, Radici Kitchen & Bar, Rock Hill Bakehouse & Cafe, Sweet Edible Flowers, Thai Sushi Aroy Dee Restaurant, TR's Restaurant
Thank you to this year's sponsors!
Platinum Sponsor:
The Queensbury Hotel
Iron Chef Sponsors:
High Society Dispensary - Serving 21+, Surfside On The Lake Hotel & Suites
Chef de Cuisine Sponsor:
Arrow Bank, Griffin's, Luong-Martindale Fund
Sous Chef Sponsors:
Boralex, CDPHP, Hudson Headwaters Health Network, Hunt Companies, Inc., LaBella Associates, The Hub, Fenimore Asset Management
Patissier Sponsors:
Botelho Law, PLLC, Grasshopper Gardens, Groundhogs Lawn Care, Hilltop Construction, Ianniello Anderson, P.C., Marshall+ Sterling, Schutze Family Dentistry, Town Supervisor John Strough and Deputy Town Supervisor Jean Lapper, Walenta & Co. Agency, Inc.
Individual Donors:
Lacinda Hess (Chef de Cuisine), Lisa & D. Ross Sheridan (Chef de Cuisine), Gretchen Steen (Sous Chef), Jason & Natalia Carusone (Patissier), Nate & Cheryl Etu (Patissier), Nicholas & Gina Longo (Patissier)
And a special thank you to our staff, board, and volunteers who helped make this event possible. We couldn't do it without you!