Chef's Tribute to Citymeals-on-Wheels
In June of 1985, twelve devotees of James Beard came together to celebrate his life and love of cooking, all for the benefit of Citymeals-on-Wheels, the organization he co-founded with Gael Greene to nourish homebound elderly New Yorkers. As Gael remembers, “The first ‘American Chefs and Winemakers’ al fresco feast was planned to celebrate Jim’s 82nd birthday. When he passed away a few months prior to the event, the gala salute to America’s harvest and American talent became our tribute to him.”
For the last twenty-six years, the Chefs’ Tribute to Citymeals-on-Wheels has kicked off the summer season in New York City with a celebration that feeds both the body and the soul. This year, world renowned chefs took over 1,000 guests out of their restaurants and into their homes as they shared the family recipes that inspire them. Rockefeller Center sparkled as top chefs from around the world united to celebrate family. This exciting celebration extended far beyond the streets of midtown, into the homes of thousands of elderly neighbors throughout the five boroughs of New York who rely on Citymeals-on-Wheels for their lifeline of food and companionship. This year’s event raised over $782,000, enough to provide 121,800 meals for our city’s frail aged neighbors.
Chefs including Daniel Boulud, Tom Colicchio, Ben Ford, Larry & Marc Forgione, Zarela Martinez & Aaron Sanchez, Charlie Palmer, Claude & Thomas Troisgros, Jean-Georges & Cedric Vongerichten , and Jonathan Waxman, cooked their at-home favorites as guests strolled the gardens and esplanades, sharing an unforgettable feast.
Please call (212) 687-1290 or email emily@citymeals.org for information regarding Chefs’ Tribute.
Facebook Album of 2011 "Taste of Home" Chefs Tribute
