Autism Speaks

South Florida’s generous bunch gathered at the helm of Meat Market’s Sebastien Tribout, raising $10,000 dollars for Autism Speaks.

THE PARTY As local restaurateur and New York Marathon runner Sebastien Tribout geared up for the infamous city race—which he is running for the organization Autism Speaks—guests attended a celebratory evening at Meat Market to raise funds. THE GUESTS Co-chaired by Josh and Christina Sagman, Maribel Alvarez and Marla Garchlik, along with host committee members and noteworthy guests Jessica and Charles Simpson, Molly and Warren Robbins, Nick Mele, Brandy Billinghurst, and Virginia and Will Costa THE HIGHLIGHTS Attendees enjoyed a bevy of refreshments, including Tito’s premium cocktails and tasty bites by chef Sean Brasel as they mixed and mingled with other partygoers. The raffle and silent auction had a number of exciting items up for bidding, including an Emilio Pucci silk scarf, carved green onyx drop earrings from Hamilton Jewelers, 100 grams of Russian oscietra from Black River Caviar and a 23-year-old bottle of Pappy Van Winkle bourbon. -Lexi Sunberg

Photos by Nick Mele