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A Tasteful Pursuit

Photos from A Tasteful Pursuit New York City

Thanks to you, the evening was a success
MONDAY JANUARY 26th, 2009

Share Our Strength's A Tasteful Pursuit at Lever House in New York City was an extraordinary evening for Share Our Strength's efforts to end childhood hunger. The evening began with a cocktail reception and was followed by an extraordinary six course meal prepared by the following chefs:

HOST CHEF

Bradford Thompson, Lever House Restaurant, New York, NY

GUEST CHEFS

• Alain Allegretti, Allegretti
• Terrance Brennan, Artisanal and Picholine
• Michael Laiskonis, Le Bernardin
• Anita Lo, Annisa and Bar Q
• Marc Murphy, Landmarc
• Joe Ng, Chinatown Brasserie
• Jacques Torres, Jacques Torres Chocolates

Some Photos From the Event

© Stephen Gaard

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The Menu for the Evening Was as Follows:

Reception Menu
Crab and Shrimp Dumplings
Fresh Corn and Pea Leaf Potsticker
Beef with Lotus Root Pastry
Joe Ng, Chinatown Brasserie

1^st Course
Cobia Sashimi with Radishes and Spicy Cod Roe
Anita Lo, Bar Q, Annisa

2^nd Course
Steamed Black Sea Bass
Celeriac, Grape Chutney, Black Truffle, Celery Tempura
Terrance Brennan, Picholine, Artisanal

3^rd Course
Chicken Liver, Sweet Onion and Bacon Cavatelli
Marc Murphy, Landmarc, Ditch Plains

4^th Course
Milk-Fed Veal Rumsteack with Sweetbread and Taleggio Cheese Purse Prosciutto
Wrapped Salsify, Tomato Marmalade
Alain Allegretti, Allegretti

Dessert
Lemon Parfait, Pistachio Pain de Genes
Caramelized White Chocolate, Vanilla Sorbet
Michael Laiskonis, Le Bernardin

Dessert
Assorted Bon Bons, Chocolates and Petit Fours
Jacques Torres, Jacques Torres Chocolates

View Last Year's Event

Want to see pictures from past events? Check out last year's A Tasteful Pursuit dinner in New York City or view photos from all 2008 A Tasteful Pursuit dinners »