re.CAP: Taste of HOPE for the American Cancer Society

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Last week over 800 super stylish guests came together to celebrate Taste of Hope’s 10^th Anniversary to raise over $200,000 for the American Cancer Society, while sampling delectable offerings from over twenty top New York restaurants and sips from wine and spirit brands.

Chef Dale Talde, Kris Kim, Stacy Fischer Rosenthal, and Chris Wragge

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The event commemorated Culinary Honoree Chef Dale Talde and Survivor Honoree Stacy Fischer-Rosenthal with the help of emcee Chris Wragge of CBS 2 News, actor Richard Kind and chief operating officer of the ACS Eastern Division, Kris Kim. The program concluded with the cutting of an extravagant birthday cake constructed by Buddy Valastro of Carlo’s Bakery.

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See more about the walk-around tasting and silent auction benefiting the American Cancer Society in my recap published on Miss A.

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photo op: SUS Dinner For A Better New York

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Last week, I was super lucky and was able to sneak in the kitchen during the Services for the UnderServed Dinner For A Better New York. The benefit dinner was curated by the celebrity chef known for his Travel Channel show Bizzare Foods, Andrew Zimmern. Zimmern assembled some heavy hitters of the culinary landscape-- Iron Chefs Alex Guarnaschelli and Marc Forgione, Top Chef  winner Floyd Cardoz, Nobu Matsuhisa, Ken Oringer, Jamie Bissonnette, Gavin Kaysen, Michael White of the Altamarea Group and  Mark Welker-- to cook for the cause. 

Marc Forgione, Ken Oringer, Alex Guarnaschelli, Gavin Kaysen, and Floyd Cardoz

Andrew Zimmern and SUS CEO Donna Colonna

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Bill Dorrler, Marc Forgione and Floyd Cardoz

Hors d’oeuvres ranged from Nobu Signature Sashimi Bar to Low Country Soused Shrimp with Lemon and Marjoram and Whipped Foie Gras with Blood Orange. Entrees were served at the table to over 150 guests and included dishes like Veal Tenderloin, Blood Sausage, Granny Smith Apples, Vadouvan Curry, Citrus Cured Fluke, Cupuacu, Cilantro, Pickled Red Onions, Fresno Chilies, Plantain Chips, Avocado, and Black Spiced Poulet Rouge, Shaved Brussels Sprouts, Hen-of-the-Woods Mushrooms, Kokum while dessert was Carrot Cake with Pineapple Sorbet, Walnuts, and Cream Cheese.

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Everything looked and smelled delicious and the chefs united to plate the dishes, donating their time and talents, all for raising funds for SUS and its mission. Check out more of the deets up on Miss A.

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photo op: harvest in the SQUARE

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Harvest in the Square was like a giant picnic in Union Square Park, where locals and foodies came together to celebrate the culinary richness of the area, by indulging in offerings provided by 50 area restaurants and 20 wineries. This is just a slice of the feast including fresh produce from the famed Union Square Greenmarket, meat, seafood, vegetarian, and dessert selections, to raise funds for the Union Square Partnership. Check out the details in my recap on Miss A.

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