We celebrated the Year of the Monkey just in time before the record-breaking snowstorm hit New York and we all bundled into our apartments for a cozy weekend inside. 

We brought together Design Trust supporters, partners, Fellows, board members, and friends in our TriBeCa office for an evening of food and conversation about all the projects from 2015 and the exciting things ahead in 2016. It was even our new Board Chair Eric Rothman's birthday!

And of course, we celebrated with our annual Dip Off! The competition was tough as each staff member pitted their best culinary concoction against the other and our guests voted for their favorite. I usurped the reigning dip champion Kelly with the aptly named "You Betta Feta" basil, feta and red pepper dip. We're looking forward to a busy and productive 2016, fueled by delicious dips!