A live mash-up of music food and culture curated by
The Knights and J. Kenji López-Alt

Private Dinner At Home with the Founders of The Knights  Value: Priceless Opening bid: $5,000 Increments: $500

Donated by Colin and Eric Jacobsen

The Knights evolved from musical gatherings at the Brooklyn home of brothers Colin and Eric Jacobsen. Now you’re invited to join Colin and Eric to experience that same spirit firsthand, where it all began!

You and up to three guests are invited to join Eric and Colin for an intimate, home-cooked dinner and lively conversation. Musicians are warmly encouraged to bring an instrument, as an impromptu jam session may just unfold. 

This rare, behind-the-scenes evening is an invitation into the creative heart of The Knights, offering a window into the passion and camaraderie that define the ensemble today. 

Fine print: This experience will be scheduled for a mutually agreeable date. The location in Brooklyn, NY will be shared with the winner. We kindly request at least four weeks' notice when scheduling. This dinner must be scheduled by May 1, 2027.

Your Living Room, Their Stage: A Private House Concert with The Knights Value: $10,000 Opening Bid: $3,500 Increments: $500

Transform your home into an intimate concert venue with a private performance presented by iconic Knights musicians.  

Known for their genre-defying approach, the ensemble weaves together classical, jazz, indie, and folk influences into an electrifying, one-of-a-kind sound. Expect virtuosity, spontaneity, and the unmistakable camaraderie that makes every Knights performance feel both deeply personal and utterly unforgettable. Your guests will be captivated by this one-of-a-kind evening.

Fine print: This experience will be scheduled for a mutually agreeable date at the winner’s choice of venue, within or easily accessible from New York City. We kindly request at least four weeks' notice when booking. This experience must be scheduled by May 1, 2027.

Private Whiskey Tasting with Expert David Thomas Tao Value: $2,500 Opening bid: $750 Increments: $75

Donated by David Thomas Tao

Spirits writer, reviewer, and host David Thomas Tao will join you and up to three guests to guide a tasting of rare American bourbon and rye whiskeys. Sampling bottles from David's personal collection dating from the 70s, 80s, 90s, and today, you'll taste through history and explore the origins of bourbon's rise, fall, and rebirth over the past century. Don't miss this opportunity to sample extraordinarily rare, never-to-be-made again spirits with one of the country's most respected and prolific spirits experts.

David Thomas Tao is a producer, writer, presenter, and entrepreneur passionate about exploring how beverages bring people together. A native Kentuckian and Kentucky Colonel, David is a producer across theater, television, and film. His writing frequently appears in Food & Wine, Forbes, VinePair, and more. David was a 2019 Forbes 30 Under 30 listmaker for Media. 

Fine print: The tasting will be scheduled at the winner’s choice of venue, located within New York City, on a mutually agreeable date. We kindly request at least four weeks' notice when booking. The tasting must be scheduled by May 1, 2027.

A Rare American Icon: A Signed Bottle of The Macklowe Single Cask Whiskey

Value: $1,500
Opening Bid: $450
Increments: $50

Donated by Julie Macklowe For the serious collector, a signed, single cask American single malt of exceptional quality. 

Among the first American single malts to capture the attention of collectors worldwide, The Macklowe is celebrated for its precision, rarity, and distinctive character. Each single cask release reflects a meticulous, proprietary distillation process, resulting in a whiskey of remarkable depth, balance, and elegance.

Produced in limited quantities and highly sought after, this bottle represents a true expression of modern American luxury—an exceptional addition to any collection or a standout gift for the discerning whiskey enthusiast.

An Evening at King & Carnegie Hall
Value: $1,250
Opening Bid: $450
Increments: $150

Donated by Paul Sekhri & The Knights
Savor a quintessential New York evening that pairs culinary excellence with the joy of live performance. 

Begin with dinner for four at King, the beloved SoHo destination known for its relaxed sophistication and ever-evolving menu. With its warm, intimate dining room and seasonal dishes inspired by the flavors of Southern France and Italy, King offers an experience that is at once refined and welcoming. 

Then, continue your evening (or plan another night out) with tickets for four to your choice of performances in The Knights’ 2026–27 season at Carnegie Hall. Led by brothers Colin and Eric Jacobsen, The Knights are celebrated for their genre-defying programs and vibrant, collaborative spirit.

Choose from three dynamic programs:

• October 20, 2026

• February 24, 2027

• April 28, 2027

Highlights of the season include collaborations with renowned pianist Emanuel Ax, a New York premiere by Nico Muhly, and works spanning Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart to Igor Stravinsky and Caroline Shaw.

Fine print: Blackout dates may apply when booking your dinner at King. We kindly request at least four weeks' notice when booking your dinner and concert tickets. The dinner must be scheduled by May 1, 2027.

Hidden New York: A Private Tour of the Woolworth Building Value: $1,125 Opening Bid: $400 Increments: $50

Donated by Michelle Young & Untapped New York Enjoy a hidden NYC experience by stepping inside one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Led by a seasoned guide from Untapped New York, this private tour is the only way to gain access to The Woolworth Building, which is privately managed and otherwise closed to the public. 

You are invited to make your private tour an intimate outing, or invite up to 25 guests to share an unforgettable New York experience!

You and your guests will enjoy a rare opportunity to explore a true gem of the New York City skyline and experience one of the city’s most extraordinary interiors. From the moment you enter, you’re enveloped in a world of historic grandeur and intricate craftsmanship.

Commissioned by Frank W. Woolworth and designed by Cass Gilbert, the building opened in 1913 as the tallest in the world, reshaping Lower Manhattan and redefining the American skyscraper. 

Beneath soaring, cathedral-like vaulted ceilings, light plays across marble walls, shimmering mosaic tiles, and gold-leaf detailing, revealing sculptural flourishes throughout (including hidden likenesses of its creators embedded within the architecture).

Fine print: Blackout dates may apply when booking your tour. We kindly request at least four weeks' notice when booking. The tour must be scheduled by May 1, 2027.