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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.

The intimate scene at Hearth.

Hearth’s Marco Canora, the gracious and busy co-host.

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