Friday, June 1st, 2007

 

Peter X Kelly held two Gala Openings at X20: Xaviars on the Hudson to fundraise for two Yonkers causes. On Friday, June 1st, the beneficiary was the Saunders HS Culinary Arts Program. On Saturday, June 2nd, it was the St. Joseph's Medical Center Pediatric Area. Music for both events was provided by the Jonny Rosch Orchestra and featured "a sumptuous evening of food, wine, and music..." as well as the work of Jon Beerman, a Hudson River landscape artist.

Mayor Amicone congratulates Peter X. Kelly on the opening of his restaurant X20: Xaviars on the Hudson

Yonkers Superintendent of Schools Bernard Pierarazio thanks Peter X. Kelly for the fundraising gala at X20.

Paul Hutton, a friend and long-time customer, regales the crowd with his impression of "Hello, Peter" (sung, of course, to the tune "Hello, Dolly" a la Louis Armstrong).

Guest host Bill Murray, Ned Kelly and artist Jon Beerman watch the festivities from the stairs leading to the mezzanine level.

Hudson Valley artist Jon Beerman, whose works grace the walls of X20, greets Mayor Amicone as Kay Amicone looks on.

Richard and Beth Fitzgerald, their daughter Raissa, friend Jimmy Blanchard and son-in-law Mark were happy campers!

Is it a bird, a plane or a dessert? It's an X20 dessert - as only Peter X. Kelly could create!

Entertainment was provided by the Jonny Rosch Orchestra. Jon is a Yonkers native.

The X20 waitstaff

Devon from Dublin holds court in the bar which features subtle lighting and riverstones as a backdrop.

James and Ned - brother and co-competitors and winners of the Iron Chef America challenge to Bobby Flay.

Read Westchester Magazine article about X20

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