Metropolitan Pavilion NYC
11th Annual Taste of Hope NYC -a culinary, spirits and wines' walk around tasting gorge-thon event featured some of the most popular restaurants, chefs and beverage vendors... plus a silent auction...with proceeds to support the American Cancer Society's mission and goal of eliminating cancer as a major health problem.
A not to be missed evening...it benefits this 100 years old nationwide community based, volunteer organization ...and their millions of supporters and patients.
Some Highlights:
11th Annual Taste of Hope NYC -a culinary, spirits and wines' walk around tasting gorge-thon event featured some of the most popular restaurants, chefs and beverage vendors... plus a silent auction...with proceeds to support the American Cancer Society's mission and goal of eliminating cancer as a major health problem.
A not to be missed evening...it benefits this 100 years old nationwide community based, volunteer organization ...and their millions of supporters and patients.
Some Highlights:
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| Culinary Honoree Chef David Burke and Corporate Honoree Drew Nieporent -icons in the food industry |
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| Taste of Hope 11th Annual Benefit...a foodie must-hosted by Chris Wragge-honored Philanthropist and author Jean Shafiroff. |
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| corporate sponsor Vinitaly Int'l |
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| delicious-sparkling wine from Italy...ROTARI |
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| NOBU NY-Tuna Sashimi w/ tofu aioli-chef Ryo Hasegawa-we had this tasting multiple times!!!! |
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| Alidoro-Chef Walter Momente redefines a sandwich! |
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| Vinitaly--- |
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| Raymi Restaurant Chefs Felipe Torres +Jaimie Torres -Peruvian Creviche-delicious |
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| from Miami Chef Max Miami...served up coffee braised pork with gilled pineapple |
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| The Smith-savory offerings are a Lincoln Center destination Chef Brian Ellis ' toasted ricotta gnocchi with white truffle cream |
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| In from NJ Chef Eric Levine -Morris Tap and Grill and Paragon Tap and Table |
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| BLT Prime -Chef Dmitri Petriakov |
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| Fresco by Scotto restaurant-Chef Beau Houck |
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| Rock Center Cafe Chef Antonio Prontelli + team |
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| Todd English Enterprises... |
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| Delicatessen -misnomer of a name-Chef Michael Ferraro had devour able steamed shrimp dumplings, white beech mushrooms , daishi+young ginger |
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| Law Oyster Co. Chef David Belknap -Brooklyn clam chowder from a Manhattan restaurant featuring LI clams, Coney Island Pilsner Cream, potatoes and surprise crunch of corn nuts... |
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| Doubt TSA approve of that knife as a carry-on-Parkway Bakery+Tavern Chef Justin Kennedy-served up New Orleans muffuletta |
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| Runner&Stone Ramp Crostini-Chef Chris Pizzulli |
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| corporate sponsor Tito's Handmade Vodka |
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| The Leopard at Des Artiste -Chef Michele Brogioni |
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| Almond-Chef Alex Neto-love the fish tacos |
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| The Sea Fire Grill -Chef Nunez- Mediterranean Octopus Terrine |
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| Long Island City-next hot NYC 'hood-with Big Bang Kitchens-Chef Mandakas |
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| we could sip this daily-La Fonda Del Sol-watermelon gazpacho w/ lobster salad-chef Eric Basulto |
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| BUSY BUSY |
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| Served up ORGANIC milk shakes-Bareburger |
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| desserts...sweet treats galore...Doc's Cake Shop-Chef Darrel Darwood |
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| Goodie Girl Cookies...table was mobbed...gluten free, tasty + great packaging |
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| Chef Wendy Israel Treat House-glams up that kid staple-crispy rice treats |
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| Violà Chocolat...dip, swirl, top off...FUN |
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| Chef Christophe Toury...Violà Chocolat |
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| Calle Ocho Restaurant -Chef Jorge Adriazola |
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| Ben and Jack's Steakhouse-Chef Admir Alibasic |
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| Vegan friendly-YAY...Entree Metropolitan Chef J Jackson aka Mr Foodtastic -honey wheat flatbread with Spring Vegetables...crisp and delish |
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| UWS staple Barney Greengrass...mini bagels -cream cheese/smoked salmon A CLASSIC |
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| Takara Sake |