THE EVENT More than 35 of Washington’s bestknown chefs fi red up their signature dishes at the 10th annual Gourmet Gala to benefi t the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. THE SCENE Event host Ted Leonsis presided over a dazzling array of tables, prep-counters, and auction items, and the Mardi Gras theme added to the festivity. Guests enjoyed salad at their tables and then were invited to taste their way from booth to booth. Chocolate and down-home dishes reigned! THE GUESTS Tom Liljenquist, Ralph Nader, Doug Gansler, Rep. John Tanner and Be y Ann Tanner, and Guatemalan Amb. Guillermo Castillo and Flor Castillo.

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