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A Tasteful Pursuit

Photos from A Tasteful Pursuit Palm Beach

Thanks to you, the evening was a success
Monday, February 9th, 2009

Share Our Strength's A Tasteful Pursuit at Café Boulud in Palm Beach 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 Chefs, Café Boulud

• Daniel Boulud
• Zach Bell
• Matthew Petersen

Host Sommelière, Café Boulud

• Jenny Benzie

Guest Chefs

• Jean François Bruel, Executive Chef, DANIEL
• Wesley Holton, Daniel Boulud Brasserie
• Gavin Kaysen, Café Boulud
• Olivier Muller, DB Bistro Moderne
• Bradford Thompson, Lever House

Event Chairs

• Nadine Allen
• Rosa Feeney

Some Photos From the Event

© Lucien Capehart

 

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The Menu for the Evening Was as Follows:

Canapés
mini éclairs with lobster and celery salad
black truffle and mascarpone arrancini
spicy tempura frog legs with blue cheese fondue
Bradford Thompson

Amuse Bouche
Salsify Panna Cotta, crawfish tails, oyster liquor and american caviar
Bradford Thompson

1^st Course
Quail and Foie Gras Ballotine en Croute
heirlooms baby beets, roasted shallots vinaigrette,
sicilian pistachios
Olivier Muller

2^nd Course
Marinated Nantucket Bay Scallops
collection of california citrus, avocado, and celery
Wesley Holton

3^rd Course
Slow Roasted Arctic Char
caramelized cauliflower with basil, crispy potato,
watercress and curry leaf sabayon
Zach Bell

4^th Course
Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli
pork sausage, wild mushroom fricassee, parmesan froth
Gavin Kaysen

5^th Course
Tasting of Milk Fed Veal
braised cheeks and calve head with young turnips
sweetbread and tenderloin with savory jus
Jean François Bruel

Dessert
"White Mocha"
orange blossom mousse
araguani chocolate cream
Matthew Petersen

Mignardises
Matthew Petersen

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View Last Year's Event

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