AlwaysPartying: City Harvest’s Summer in the City

Arthur Bovino & The Hungry Goat — June 24, 2009

Le Marais’ Spicy Lamb Chili with Avocado Mousse (Chef Mark Hennessey)

Last night, City Harvest, a nonprofit group that helps feed hungry New Yorkers, hosted its annual fundraising event for young professionals, Summer in the City, at the Metropolitan Pavillion. The tasting and cocktail party featured food from more than 30 renowned restaurants. Many of New York’s well-known chefs attended to dish up great food for a good cause. VIP ticket-holders had access to a special lounge which featured chef and mixology demonstrations by Marc Murphy, Ron Ben-Israel, Alex Guarnaschelli, Employees Only, Leah Cohen and Jason Neroni, and fare from Cuba and Victor’s Café, whose red and white sangria bar particularly impressed.

A round-up with pictures of our favorite dishes follows below. Click on the thumbnails to view our slideshow of the rest of the evening’s food and drinks.

Dawat Haute Cuisine of India (view page), Chef Sohan Singh

Chicken Tikka, Chicken Reshmi and Lamb Seekh Kebabs on Tawa with Mint Chutney

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (view page), Chef John Stage

Mini Pulled Pork Sandwich

Michael Jordan Steakhouse (view page)

Flat Iron Steak with Tomato Salad

Dirt Candy (view site), Chef Amanda Cohen

Popcorn Pudding with Salted Caramel Popcorn

Yerba Buena (view page), Chef Julian Medina

Coffee Glazed Pork Belly Arepas

ilili (view page), Chef Philippe Massoud

Lamb Ribs: ilili Molasses Blend and Cumin Oil & Beef Shawarma: Tomato, Sumac Onion and Tahini

Brasserie 8 1/2 (view site), Chef Julian Alonzo

Elysian Fields Lamb Brisket “Tacos”

Allen & Delancey (view site), Chef Kyle Bailey

Actic Char Tartar with Yuzu Gelée, Soy Mirin and Sesame

Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream (view site), Ben Van Leeuwen

Mini Espresso Sundae with Michel Cluizel Hot Fudge and Cocoa Nibs