Eulalie to Cook for Dinner on Duane Fundraiser

The annual al fresco dinner party on Duane Street will feature acclaimed Tribeca restaurant Eulalie's French-Southern harvest menu.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 9:19pm

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The fifth annual Dinner on Duane, a fundraiser for Duane Park in Tribeca, is scheduled for September 13. This year, the noted Tribeca restaurant Eulalie, run by husband-wife duo Chip Smith and Tina Vaughn, will provide the French-meets-Southern American harvest-inspired menu for the 175-person outdoor dinner party.

Why it matters

Dinner on Duane has become a popular annual community event, bringing together Tribeca residents and businesses to support the local Duane Park. Eulalie's involvement as the featured caterer adds significant culinary star power, as the restaurant is widely acclaimed for its French and Southern-influenced cuisine.

The details

Eulalie, which opened in late 2023 in the former Bâtard/Montrachet space, is run by husband-wife duo Chip Smith and Tina Vaughn. Chip is the chef, hailing from North Carolina, while Tina oversees front-of-house operations. The restaurant has received three stars from The New York Times and was named to the paper's list of the city's best restaurants. Tina also recently won the Michelin Guide's Service Award.

  • The fifth annual Dinner on Duane is scheduled for September 13, 2026.
  • Eulalie opened in the former Bâtard/Montrachet space on West Broadway at the end of North Moore in December 2023.

The players

Eulalie

A noted Tribeca restaurant run by husband-wife duo Chip Smith and Tina Vaughn, known for their French-meets-Southern American cuisine. Eulalie has received three stars from The New York Times and was named to the paper's list of the city's best restaurants.

Chip Smith

The chef at Eulalie, hailing from North Carolina and known for his French-Southern fusion cooking.

Tina Vaughn

The front-of-house manager at Eulalie, who recently won the Michelin Guide's Service Award.

Duane Park

The park in Tribeca that is the beneficiary of the annual Dinner on Duane fundraiser.

Amy Bonomi

The primary sponsor of the Dinner on Duane event.

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What’s next

Tickets for the Dinner on Duane event go on sale on June 1 at 9am, with a limit of two tickets per purchase at $500 each. A 'Crowd of 6' package for $6,000 is also available starting today, though in limited quantity.

The takeaway

Dinner on Duane has become a beloved annual tradition in Tribeca, and Eulalie's involvement as the featured caterer for 2026 will bring even more culinary excitement and community spirit to the event. The fundraiser's continued success highlights the vibrant local food scene and strong sense of neighborhood pride in the area.