2012 is the 5th anniversary of FOOD & WINE’s charity initiative, Grow for Good, which supports local and sustainable agriculture. To celebrate, Bobby Flay will host a 5K Charity Run benefiting Wholesome Wave.

Hosted by Top Chef: Just Desserts’ Gail Simmons and featuring Johnny Iuzzini, this show-stopping party will be a celebration of decadence, featuring a never-ending spread of desserts, including buttercream-frosted cakes, pastries, meringues, parfaits, petit fours, tarts and galettes.

A benefit concert and party at the Benedict Music Tent in Aspen, Colorado featuring Elvis Costello & The Blue Beguilers. Food will be served by acclaimed chefs José Andrés, Mario Batali and Michel Nischan.