Lunch for Two with Leverage Actor Aldis Hodge at Tiato in Santa Monica, CA

Aldis Hodge is perhaps best known for his portrayal of “Alec Hardison” (a role he landed on his twenty-first birthday), the computer genius and electronics mastermind on the hit TNT series, Leverage.

You and one (1) guest will lunch with Aldis and his manager on a mutually agreed date at the yummy and environmentally-conscious Tiato. You may bring items to have signed and, of course, your camera to capture the experience.

With its stunning architecture and delicate mingling of Eastern & Western cuisine, Tiato – the newest House of An [www.houseofan.com] venue – is fast becoming the new “eco-chic” eatery in ever trend-setting Santa Monica, CA.

The restaurant certificate is valued at $120 to be applied towards the meals of the winner and their guest and Mr. Hodge and his manager.  The winner is responsible for any expenditure over and above that $120. Liquor and gratuity, are not included and must be paid for the entire party by the winner; Tiato is open Monday through Friday only.  Please visit their website for hours.  No travel, accommodation, or other food is included in this package. Winning bidder is solely responsible for his/her travel, accommodation, and other food, and for that of their guest.

A Television Academy Foundation staff member may be present to facilitate this experience and will cover their own costs.

Experience valid until December 31, 2012.

100% of the proceeds from this auction will benefit the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation

100% of the proceeds from this auction will benefit the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation, a 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and celebrating the medium of television and educating those who will impact its future.

Our vision is a community where every individual has the opportunity to access the resources to recognize and create excellence in media culture.  It is the goal of the Foundation to reach out to a diverse audience through its nationally recognized, unparalleled programs and ensure that television will reflect the voices, stories and concerns of our multicultural, complex society.

For more information please visit our website at: www.emmysfoundation.org

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