STAR CHEFS SALUTE THE MASTERS OF FRENCH CUISINE FOR THE BENEFIT OF CITYMEALS-ON-WHEELS
America’s top chefs broke bread in Rockefeller Center to honor the Masters of French Cuisine at the annual Citymeals-on-Wheels Chefs’ Tribute fundraiser — the proceeds of which will benefit Citymeals-on-Wheels, a non-profit organization that funds the home-delivery of nutritious meals to frail, homebound elderly in New York City. This célébration de cuisine was titled “Crème de la Crème,” and featured some of the most mouth-watering dishes this side of Paris.AMERICA’S
On Monday, June 16th, legendary masters of French cuisine held court at the Rockefeller Center Plaza as more than thirty of America’s star chefs prepared a fantastique French feast in their honor at the annual Citymeals-on-Wheels Chefs’ Tribute fundraiser, Crème de la Crème.
Honored were French Chefs Jean Banchet, Georges Blanc, Paul Bocuse’s son Jerome, André Daguin, Pierre Gagnaire, Gaston Lenôtre’s son Alain, Jacques Maximin, Marc Meneau, Louis Outhier, Jean Jacques Rachou, André Soltner, and Pierre Triosgros’s son Claude. Honored in spirit wrer Chefs Gérard Boyer, Michel Guerard, Fredy Girardet, Paul Haeberlin (in memoriam), Alain Senderens, and Roger Vergé.
Cooking in celebration of all of their beloved masters were:
Jöel Antunes, Oak Room, at the Plaza Hotel (New York)
Paul Bartolotta, Bartolotta Ristorante di Mare, Wynn Las Vegas (Las Vegas)
David Bouley, Bouley (New York)
Daniel Boulud, Daniel (New York)
Terrance Brennan, Artisanal Fromagerie & Bistro/ Picholine (New York)
Ed Brown, eighty one (New York)
David Burke, davidburke & donatella (New York)
Jawn Chasteen & Michael Gabriel, The Sea Grill (New York)
Tom Colicchio, Craft (New York)
Franck Deletrain, Café Centro (New York)
Christian Delouvrier, La Goulue Christian Delouvrier (Bal
Harbour, FL)
Traci Des Jardin, Jardinière (San Francisco)
Luc Dimnet, Brasserie (New York)
Todd English, Olive Restaurant Group (Boston, MA)
Tony Esnault, Adour at The St. Regis Hotel (New York)
Larry Forgione, An American Place (St. Louis/NY)
Vincent Guerithault, Vincent on Camelback (Phoenix)
Hubert Keller, Fleur de Lys (San Francisco)
Jean Joho, Everest (Chicago)
Henry Meer, City Hall (New York)
David Myers, Sona/Comme Ça (Los Angeles)
Charlie Palmer, Aureole (New York)
Roland Passot, La Folie/Left Bank (San Francisco)
Bill Peet, Aretsky’s Patroon (New York)
Alfred Portale, Gotham Bar & Grill (New York)
Antonio Prontelli & Juan Branez, Rock Center Café / Cucina
& Co. (New York)
Eric Ripert, Le Bernardin (New York)
Michel Richard, Michel Richard Citronelle/Central (Washington D.C.),
Nancy Silverton, La Brea/Mozza (Los Angeles)
Joachim Splichal & Thei Schoenegger, Patina Restaurant Group/ Patina Restaurant (Los Angeles)
Laurent Tourondel, BLT Restaurants
Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Jean Georges (New York)
Bob Waggoner, Charleston Grill (Charleston, SC)
Jonathan Waxman, Barbuto (New York)
Each star chef cooked two dishes— a classic recipe from one the masters and an innovative creation of their own. More than 1,100 leaders of business, industry, fashion, entertainment, media, government and the culinary word attended the event at Rockefeller Center. Nick Valenti / Patina Restaurant Group was the evening’s Grand Host. Live music and dancing added another rich ingredient to the festivities. The event is expected to raise $1 million to support Citymeals-on-Wheels, a non-profit organization that funds the home-delivery of nutritious meals to frail, homebound elderly in New York City.
“Crème de la Crème” is chaired by Susie & Kevin Davis, Ninah & Michael Lynne, and Laura & John Pomerantz.
