Crème de la Crème
America’s Star Chefs Salute the Legends of French Cuisine
For the benefit of Citymeals-on-Wheels

Rockefeller Center
Monday, June 16, 2008

Before American chefs exploded onto the culinary scene, before there were rumbles from Spain, there were the masters who defined modern French cooking. On Monday, June 16, Citymeals-on-Wheels invites you to join us as we pay homage to the “crème de la crème” of the food world. Over 1,000 guests will indulge in an unparalleled feast prepared by some of America’s greatest chefs, who will gather at Rockefeller Center to cook in honor of the legends who taught them their craft. Experience both classic recipes from the masters and the innovative cuisine of the new generation of stars, and sip a glass of fine French wine or a signature cocktail as you bask in the beauty of the night sky and dance under the stars until midnight.

As we come together for a spectacular celebration of gastronomy, we will also celebrate the spirit of generosity that allows Citymeals-on-Wheels to reach thousands of New York City’s homebound elderly. Last year’s event raised over $1.2 million, enough to provide more than 200,000 meals for our city’s invisible neighbors. We hope you will join us as we pay tribute to a generation of culinary legends, and honor our mission to sustain generations of aging New Yorkers.

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Chef legends including Jean Banchet, Paul Bocuse, Gérard Boyer, André Daguin, Fredy Girardet, Michel Guérard, Paul Haeberlin, Gaston Lenôtre, Louis Outhier, Jean Jacques Rachou, André Soltner, Pierre Triosgros, and Roger Vergé

Gael Greene & the late James Beard, co-founders of
Citymeals-on-Wheels

Rockefeller Center courtesy of Nick Valenti / Patina Restaurant Group & Tishman Speyer Realty

Susie & Kevin Davis,
MF Global Ltd / Board, Citymeals-on-Wheels
Ninah & Michael Lynne,
New Line Cinema / Board, Citymeals-on-Wheels
Laura & John Pomerantz,
JJP Advisory LLC / Board, Citymeals-on-Wheels


MF Global LTD

Gourmet Magazine

David Rockwell, Rockwell Group