A surprinsgly dry "Quick fire chardonnay" was served and party-goers admired a large round of bread into which the words "Top Chef" had been carved. "It's too fancy to eat," the woman next to me proclaimed. Though guests managed to keep their hands off the bread, no one was turning down the plates of sea bass tartare, a variety of pâtés, and corners of croques messieurs, supplied by Feasts and Fêtes, Daniel Boulud's catering company. Chef Boulud also happened to be a guest judge on Wednesday's episode, and was on hand to provide an additional layer of meta-fun to the benefit. 

Although the pairing of Top Chef and Bocuse D'Or might seem as perfect as a pinot noir with a pungent piece of roquefort -- since the Top Chef alum who would eventually go on to compete in the Bocuse would have a season of high-stakes competition under his or her toque -- most of the chefs on hand agreed that the Bocuse is in another league.  

Although I admit I'm not usually one for accessories, I was truly wowed at last night's New York unveiling of designer Delfina Delettrez Fendi's Anatomik collection at the uber chic Chinatown boutique Opening Ceremony. Delfina, a fourth generation Fendi and daughter of French jeweler Bernard Delettrez, presented an array of pieces that showed a wide range of influences, from the human physique to Tim Burton-esque animals and insects, and even the late King of Pop. Guests including Jen Brill, Sally Singer and Mirabelle Marden oohed and aahed over the collection, which first debuted last month at the Louvre. The sheer variety of materials used, from precious metal to Tuscan marble and practically everything in between, is quite remarkable. A number of the pieces feature moving parts, such as a silver spider bangle whose body opens to reveal a cluster of pearls. 

Humberto Leon, owner of Opening Ceremony, sees the collection as perfect for "the girl who is maybe a little tired of ordinary jewelry. There are all levels of costume jewelry: this is exquisite but really kind of fun. It's for someone who's willing to have fun." His favorites come from the newest series, a glamorous and surreal interpretation of the human body. "I like the mix of the chunkier less fine jewelry mixed with something like a nose encrusted in all diamonds," he says, pointing to a set of pieces including a pair of fantastic bejeweled earrings and a ring that featured a thong-clad golden derriere.