The Awesome ALS Benefit At NYC's Hearth Didn't Involve Ice Buckets
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.
Michael Anthony (left) and Michael Symon plating. [/caption]
The intimate scene at Hearth. [/caption]
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