2013 New York Gala Tasting Menu

CHEFS
Brooklyn
Justin Bazdarich of Speedy Romeo
Featured Dish: Peekytoe Crab Crostini, Cumin Mayonnaise, Radish, and Nasturtium Vinaigrette
Justin Hilbert of Gwynnett St.
Featured Dish: Curried Australian Lamb, Quinoa, and Winter Preserves
Joseph Ogrodnek and Walker Stern of Battersby
Featured Dish: Australian Short Rib Pastrami, Red Bliss Potatoes, and Braised Cabbage
Angelo Romano of The Pines
Featured Dish: Duck Breast, Black Trumpet Mushrooms, Hearts of Palm, and Blood Orange
Dale Talde of Talde
Featured Dish: Yuzu Guacamole, Crispy Rice, and Jamón Ibérico
Manhattan
PJ Calapa of Ai Fiori
Featured Dish: Diver Scallop, Celery Root, Black Truffle, and Bone Marrow
Leah Cohen of Pig and Khao
Featured Dish: Banana Leaf-wrapped Cod, Turmeric Curry, Coconut Cream, and Crispy Garlic
Matt Lightner of Atera
Featured Dish: Sake Cured Diver Scallops, Sauerkraut and Cabbage Ice
Justin Smillie of Il Buco Alimentari e Vineria
Featured Dish: Pulpo a la Plancha, Turmeric-pickled Cauliflower, Marcona Almonds, Black Garlic-Squid Ink Emulsion, and Kaffir Lime
Michael Toscano of Perla
Featured Dish: Garganelli, Tripe, Prosciutto, Tomato, and Chilies
HOTEL CHEF
Abram Bissell of The NoMad
Featured Dish: Slow-roasted Carrots, Wheatberries, and Crispy Duck Skin
PASTRY CHEFS
Ashley Brauze of DB Bistro Moderne
Featured Dish: Strawberry Chiffon, Lime Chiffon, Strawberry Mousse, Strawberry Meringue, Rhubarb, Confit Orange, and Basil
Malcolm Livingston II of wd~50
Featured Dish: Cucumber Ice Cream, Jasmine Cream, Pineapple, Chartreuse Foam, and Smoked Cashew Nougatine
Katy Peetz of Blanca
Featured Dish: Parsley Cake, Fennel-Black Garlic Gelato, and Meyer Lemon Granita
SUSTAINABILITY Chef
Evan Hanczor of Parish Hall
Featured Dish: Confit Chicken Thigh, Dirty Farro, Sunny Egg, and Black Garlic
ARTISANS
Aurélien Dufour of Daniel Boulud Restaurants
Featured Dish: Poulet au Citron Terrine and Pâté de Campagne
David Zachary Golper of Bien Cuit
Featured Dish: Bergamot Crémeux Tart with Rosemary Ganache; Vermouth-Apricot Tart
CONCEPT
Joe Carroll of Fette Sau
Featured Dish: Barbecued Duroc Pork Belly
COMMUNITY
Michael Chernow and Daniel Holzman of The Meatball Shop
Featured Dish: Spicy Pork Meatballs, Spicy Meat Sauce, and Polenta
RESTAURATEUR
Noah Bernamoff of Mile End Delicatessen
Featured Dish: Fried Green Tomato Sandwich, Blue Cheese, Radishes, Pickled Vegetables, and Bialy
SOMMELIERS presented by Costières de Nîme
Thomas Pastuszak of The NoMad
Beverage Pairings with Winners' Dishes
Emilie Perrier of Ai Fiori
Beverage Pairings with Winners' Dishes
MIXOLOGISTS presented by Hobart
Jeff Bell of PDT
Featured Drink: Cabeza y Cerveza: Cabeza Tequila, Victory Prima Pils, Worcestershire Sauce, Bittermens Hellfire Habañero Shrub, Pok Pok Som Tamarind Drinking Vinegar, and Sal de Gusano-dipped Grapefruit Wheel
Jillian Vose of Death + Company
Featured Drinks: Morning Buzz: Cognac H, Ron Zacapa 23-year Rum, Acacia Honey Syrup, Orgeat, Lustau Amontillado Sherry, Honey Nut Cheerio-infused Cream, Egg Yolk, and Agostura Bitters
Sure Shot: Hayman's Old Tom Gin, Ancho Chili-infused Dolin Rouge Vermouth, Bols Genever, Galliano Ristretto, Demerara Syrup, and Orange Bitters
FEATURED GUEST CHEF
Hillary Sterling of The Beatrice Inn
Featured Dish: Cervena Venison Porchetta, Whipped Lardo, Ramps, and Pistachios
EMCEE
Elizabeth Falkner of Krescendo
Featured Dish: Sicilian Australian Lamb Sugo, Brooklyn-style
VIP HOST CHEF
German Calle, Petrossian Restaurant New York
Passed Hors d'oeuvres including: Lobster Risotto with Petrossian Caviar Powder
Tsar-Cut Salmon with Papierusse®
Australian Waygu Beef Tartar with Royal Transmontanus Caviar
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