Thanks to all of the chefs, sponsors, volunteers, guests, and committee members that helped make this a successful event!
Chef Presenters
Kevin Sousa, Superior Motors
Grass Fed Beef Tartare, Miso-Morel Mayo, Yuzu-Radish Pickles, Herb Salad, Fried Garlic
Derek Stevens, ELEVEN
Chilled Octopus Terrine, with "Paella Croqueta", Espellete, Salsa Verde, Anchovy Toast
Greg Alauzen, Cioppino Restaurant & Cigar Bar
House Smoked BBQ Pork, Mac & Cheese Fritter, Slaw
Tom Lonardo, Legume
Grilled Zambitta Sausage and Lamb Shank Ravioli, Rhubarb Braising Jus, Asparagus with Salsa Verde, Hen of the Woods, Pistachios
Will Racin, CEPC, The Duquesne Club
Frasier Push-Pop, Chocolate Raspberry Sphere, Blackberry Lime Truffles, Strawberry Vanilla Truffles, and DC Macaroons
Tim Fetter, CEC, CCA, Parkhurst Dining at Duquesne University
Compressed Watermelon, Goat's Milk Feta, Purple Basil, Santorini Balsamic (Passed Hors d'oeuvre)
Foie Gras Crostini, Pickled Cherry, Arugula (Passed Hors d'oeuvre)
Jerome Watkins, Rosalees Southern Comfort Cuisine
Smoked Slow Roasted Pork Loin, Caramelized Vidalia Onions,
Dee Dee's Gravy and New Style Red Skin Roasted Potato Salad
Seungmee Choi, Parkhurst Dining at Carnegie Museums
Yuzu Tart with Citrus Salad
Ben Chilenski, Private Chef & Mario Porreca, Cleanse Pittsburgh
Chilled Maine Lobster and Summer Vegetable Salad, Crispy Lobster Toast, Avocado Crème Fraiche, Caviar, Mango Vanilla Bean Emulsion
Amanda Flesch, American Academy of Culinary Arts
Spanish Style Chorizo, Avocado, Manchego Cheese Crisp, Fig Cake Dusted with Pistachio, Tapenade with Grilled Crostini, Romesco Sauce
Brendan King, The Duquesne Club
Steamed Bao Bun, Asian Barbecue Duck, and Pickled Vegetables
Preserved Lemon and Lavender Ricotta, Hive 325 Honey, Pickled Cucumber and Pink Peppercorn
April Simpson, Vanilla Pastry Studio
Specialty Cupcakes
Details
Format: Casual "Dine-Around" with Chef Stations and Passed Hors d'Oeuvres
Location: The Country Place on Lincoln Way in Irwin, which has been transformed from a Johnston the Florist
Chefs: Taste specialties from some of the area's top chefs, all whom have spent time in the Duquesne Club Kitchen
Drinks: Local Beers from Rivertowne and Full Pint Brewing, Carefully Selected Wines from the Duquesne Club's Sommelier, Kevin Reynolds
Entertainment: Jazz Pianist Chris Potter
Tickets: This event is expected to sell out, so get your tickets soon! Online tickets available here.
Proceeds Benefit: ACF Laurel Highlands Chapter, which supports culinary education through scholarships and other educational endeavours
Questions: E-mail Tim Fetter at tfetter@parkhurstdining.com
Sponsors
Cioppino Restaurant & Cigar Bar
Superior Motors Restaurant Ecosystem
Pittsburgh Technical Institute
Partners
The Country Place
Full Pint Brewing
Rivertowne Brewing
New Chef Fashions
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