This past Monday in New York City, seven A-list chefs came together to cook at Hearth, in a benefit for A Life Story Foundation, a charity dedicated to the fight against ALS. Unlike the recent Ice Bucket Challenge, this good cause centered around a multi-course menu prepped by Hearth's Marco Canora, Gramercy Tavern's Michael Anthony, Michael Symon, Bill Telepan, Jonathan Benno (Lincoln), and the great pastry chefs Claudia Fleming and Karen Demasco. 

The $325 per seat benefit helps out the organization founded by Kevin Swan, a former server at Hearth who himself has ALS. The foundation's mission is "to raise awareness and create action to discover effective treatments and ultimately, a cure for the disease," according to a spokesperson. Here's the site for A Life Story Foundation. Check out the photos and the menu below. 

Marinated Fluke

Citrus, Radish, Trout Roe 

MICHAEL ANTHONY

Gramercy Tavern

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Soft Polenta

Mascarpone, Ohio Corn, Mushrooms

MICHAEL SYMON

Michael Symon Restaurants

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Roasted Trout

Spanish Rice Salad, Roasted Red Peppers, Parsley 

BILL TELEPAN

Telepan and Telepan Local

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Ravioli Neri alla Fra Diavolo

Scallop and Lobster Sausage, San Marzano Tomatoes, Calabrian Chili, Basil

JONATHAN BENNO

Lincoln

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Roasted Lava Lake Lamb Loin, Spiced Rib

Carrots, Coriander, Labneh, Amaranth 

MARCO CANORA and LUIGI PETROCELLI

Hearth Restaurant and Terroir Wine Bars

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Coconut Tapioca

Passionfruit Sorbet, Sweet Basil Syrup 

CLAUDIA FLEMING

North Fork Table and Inn