Robin Eiko Yoshida

If you've got a passion for fine wines and gourmet cuisine prepared by world-renowned chefs, and want to help save the earth, all while visiting the scenic Monterey Bay region, this is the hot ticket of the season!Imagine toasting "Cheers!" as ethereal Moon Jellyfish float past while you sip champagne and nosh on dozens of sizzling "gotta get seconds" offerings on all 3 floors of the stunning Monterey Bay Aquarium. Enjoy the antics of endangered Southern Sea Otters and then follow your nose outside to delight at bamboo skewers of organic kobe beef or tangy eggplant satay grilled to smokey perfection as you inhale and cleanse your senses with fresh ocean air. Be sure to save room for elegant hand-made desserts, which like all the foods and wines at this fun-filled gala, showcases MBA's passion for healthy organic, sustainable eating and earth-friendly living. Monterey Bay Aquarium's annual super-foodie event, "Cooking for Solutions Gala", will be held on May 15, 2009 from 7:30 P.M. to 10:30 P.M. For further information on this upcoming event and directions to MBA, see www.mbayaq.org/vi/vi_events/cooking/default.asp