Crème de la Crème
Chefs
Rockefeller Center
Monday, June 14, 2010
Jody Adams, Rialto Restaurant (Cambridge, MA)
Salt Cod, Polenta, Calamari, Saffron Broth & Shrimp Salad
Paul Bartolotta, Bartolotta Ristorante di Mare (Wynn Las Vegas)
Paul Bartolotta, Bartolotta Ristorante di Mare (Wynn Las Vegas)
Pesce del Mediterraneo in Crosta di Sale agli Agrumi Sicilani (Mediterranean Fish Baked in Sea Salt Crust with Sicialian Citrus)
Jonathan Benno, Patina Group Restaurant at Lincoln Center (New York)
Jonathan Benno, Patina Group Restaurant at Lincoln Center (New York)
Crostini con Fegatini di Pollo
(Chicken Liver Pâté with Arugula and Fennel-Raisin Semolina Bread)
(Chicken Liver Pâté with Arugula and Fennel-Raisin Semolina Bread)
Massimo Bottura, Osteria Francescana (Modena, Italy)
Potato, Sweet Onions, Parmiggiano Reggiano Capuccino with
Villa Manodori Balsamic Vinegar
Daniel Boulud & Jean François Bruel, DANIEL (New York)
Chilled Watercress Soup with Lobster Gelée & Porcini
Ed Brown, Ed’s Chowder House (New York)
Ed Brown, Ed’s Chowder House (New York)
Ed’s Soft Shell Crab Po’Boy
Cesare Casella, Salumeria Rosi (New York)
Cesare Casella, Salumeria Rosi (New York)
Salumi
Jawn Chasteen & Michael Gabriel, The Sea Grill (New York)
Jawn Chasteen & Michael Gabriel, The Sea Grill (New York)
Fluke Sashimi with Yellow Curry
Summer Strawberry Sundae, Lemon Sponge
Summer Strawberry Sundae, Lemon Sponge
Josh DeChellis, La Fonda del Sol (New York)
Cochinillo, Morcilla Marmalade (Suckling Pig with Blood Sausage Marmalade)
Franck Deletrain, Café Centro (New York)
Smoked Halibut, Sea beans, Tomato Confit, Cracklings
Robert Del Grande, Restaurant RDG/Bar Annie (Houston, TX)
Robert Del Grande, Restaurant RDG/Bar Annie (Houston, TX)
‘Texas Redfish & Rider’ Smoked Red Fish with BBQ Gulf Oysters
Traci Des Jardins, Jardiniere (San Francisco)
Traci Des Jardins, Jardiniere (San Francisco)
Ahi Tuna Carpaccio à la Niçoise
Todd English, The Todd English Restaurant Group (New York)
Todd English, The Todd English Restaurant Group (New York)
Toasted Wild Ramp Corn Muffin Lardo, Porcini, Ricotta
Gennaro Esposito, Torre del Saraceno (Vico Equense, Italy)
Gennaro Esposito, Torre del Saraceno (Vico Equense, Italy)
Paccheri in 2 Bowls: Mozzarella & Meatball
Claudia Fleming & Gerry Hayden, The North Fork Table & Inn (Southhold, NY)
Claudia Fleming & Gerry Hayden, The North Fork Table & Inn (Southhold, NY)
Nature’s Pride 12-Grain Bread Tea Sandwich: Dill-Marinated Salmon, English
Cucumbers and Horseradish Mousse
Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp with Nature’s Pride Honey-Oatmeal Crumb & Goat
Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp with Nature’s Pride Honey-Oatmeal Crumb & Goat
Cheese Cream
Larry Forgione**, An American Place (St. Louis)
with Marc Forgione, Marc Forgione (New York)
Larry Forgione**, An American Place (St. Louis)
with Marc Forgione, Marc Forgione (New York)
Oyster & Sea Urchin Pan Roast, Sharing a Shell
Melissa Kelly, Primo (Rockland, ME/Orlando/Tucson)
Melissa Kelly, Primo (Rockland, ME/Orlando/Tucson)
Pork Belly, Pickled Vegetable
Strawberry Gelato & Anise Gelato
Richard Leach, The Hurricane Club (New York)
Richard Leach, The Hurricane Club (New York)
Lime in the Coconut
Number 17 shot
Zarela Martinez, Zarela (New York)
Salpicon di Huachinango: Flaked Red Snapper, Jalapeno, Tomato, Scallions, Cilantro & Aromatic Spices
Nobu Matsuhisa, Nobu (New York)
Nobu Matsuhisa, Nobu (New York)
Assortment of Hand Rolls
Michael Mina, MICHAEL MINA (San Francisco)
Michael Mina, MICHAEL MINA (San Francisco)
Tartare of Ahi Tuna with Sesame Oil & Scotch Bonnet Peppers
David Myers, Sona/Comme Ça(Los Angeles)
David Myers, Sona/Comme Ça(Los Angeles)
Marinated Crab with Lime-Pickle & Cucumber
Joe Ng, Chinatown Brasserie (New York)
Steamed Watercress & Shrimp Dumpling with Kaffir Lime Leaf & XO Sauce; Sirloin Tart with Curry Coconut Sauce
Bradley Ogden*, Bradley Ogden at Caesar’s Palace (Las Vegas)
Spiced Lamb Sausage, Peach Salad
Frozen Heirloom Tomato Bloody Mary
Charlie Palmer, Aureole/ Charlie Palmer Group (New York)
with Christopher Lee, Aureole (New York)
with Christopher Lee, Aureole (New York)
Slow Cooked Lamb Loin with Cous Cous, Pine Nuts & Balsamic Jus
François Payard, François Chocolate Bar (New York)
François Payard, François Chocolate Bar (New York)
Roasted Strawberry Tiramisu with Candied Fennel
Mark Peel, Campanile/The Tar Pit/The Point (Los Angeles)
Duck Slider, Crisp Duck Confit, Buttered Roll, Cointreau Sauce;
Sautèed Cherries in Red Wine Sauce with Bitter Almond Ice Cream
Alfred Portale*, Gotham Bar & Grill (New York)
Sautèed Cherries in Red Wine Sauce with Bitter Almond Ice Cream
Alfred Portale*, Gotham Bar & Grill (New York)
Curry Spiced Muscovy Duck Breast with Couscous, Currants & Harissa
Antonio Prontelli & Juan Branez, Rock Center Café/Cucina & Co. (New York)
Antonio Prontelli & Juan Branez, Rock Center Café/Cucina & Co. (New York)
Crisp Sliced Pork Belly, Baby Arugula, Grilled Peasant Bread
Wolfgang Puck*, Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group (Los Angeles)
Wolfgang Puck*, Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group (Los Angeles)
Roasted Duck Bao Buns, Sweet & Sour Cherries
Hiramasa Sashimi, Crispy Rice
Stephan Pyles*, Stephan Pyles & Samar by Stephan Pyles (Dallas, TX)
Hiramasa Sashimi, Crispy Rice
Stephan Pyles*, Stephan Pyles & Samar by Stephan Pyles (Dallas, TX)
Lobster Enchilada with Red Pepper Crème Fraîche & Caviar
Chris Schlesinger, East Coast Grill & Raw Bar (Cambridge, MA)
Chris Schlesinger, East Coast Grill & Raw Bar (Cambridge, MA)
Smoked Pork Taco with Curtido, Avocado Relish & Mango Mojo
Jimmy Schmidt*, Rattlesnake/Morgan’s in the Desert (Detroit, MI/La Quinta, CA)
Jimmy Schmidt*, Rattlesnake/Morgan’s in the Desert (Detroit, MI/La Quinta, CA)
Crab Cake with Cracked Mustard Sauce;
Maryland Jumbo Lump Crab Cake with Roasted Fennel & Shaved Fennel Salad, Many Mustard Sauce
Joachim Splichal & Tony Esnault, Patina Restaurant (Los Angeles)
Maryland Jumbo Lump Crab Cake with Roasted Fennel & Shaved Fennel Salad, Many Mustard Sauce
Joachim Splichal & Tony Esnault, Patina Restaurant (Los Angeles)
Marinated Hamachi, Cucumber Vinegar, Advocado & Granny Smith Apple;
Rabbit Ballotine, Raisins, Pequillos, Lemon Confit
Bill Telepan, Telepan (New York)
Rabbit Ballotine, Raisins, Pequillos, Lemon Confit
Bill Telepan, Telepan (New York)
Rabbit-Mushroom Sausage with Mache, Radishes & Lemon
Jacques Torres, Jacques Torres Chocolates (New York)
Jacques Torres, Jacques Torres Chocolates (New York)
Assorted Chocolates
Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Jean Georges (New York)
Grilled Lamb Chop with Tangy BBQ Sauce, Sugar Snap Pea Coleslaw
Silvana Vivoli, Vivoli Il Gelato (Florence, Italy)
Assorted Gelati & Sorbetti
Jonathan Waxman**, Barbuto (New York)
Crispy Soft Shell Crab with Shaved Spring Vegetable, Lemon Confit & Crab Aioli
** Tribute Founder
* Original “Great American Chef”
The original chef roster also included Edna Lewis †, Mark Miller, Seppi Renggli, Felipe Rojas-Lombardi †, Anne Rosenzweig, Paul Prudhomme, Jeremiah Tower & Alice Waters
Event Contact:
Emily Cleveland
emily@citymeals.org