This year’s annual C-CAP benefit and its success was admired not only from within C-CAP but also by some of the most renowned chefs and entertainment publications, including:
The masterful culinary creations from this year’s benefit affirm foodie status for even the most novice attendee. Here are a few chef creations to whet your appetite, and elicit motivation to ensure a spot on the guest list next year. To name a few… the spicy Korean tacos-kalbi braised short rib and bay scallops with bacon and watercress of Michael’s; quinoa crusted sea scallop, onion marmalade with grapefruit butter sauce from Asiate; the black truffle croquette of Park Avenue Winter; the famed Peking Duck from Shun Lee Palace; Daniel’s pistachio dacquoise with fresh raspberries and vanilla cream; Dörk Chocolate’s chocolate truffles; Catch’s goat cheesecake, roasted black grapes; SD26’s soft quail egg filled raviolo with truffled butter and parmagiano; and Gotham Bar and Grill’s Maine lobster agnolloti, smoked mushrooms and xerez butter emulsion.
Photo credit: Jerry Ruotolo
Bette Midler, C-CAP President Susan Robbins, Michael McCarty, C-CAP Founder and Chairman Richard Grausman, Susan Grausman
Bette Midler and C-CAP Grad Jocko Fajardo
Extra Virgin—tuna tartar cones with avocado mousse and pomegranate
Daniel-pistachio dacquoise with fresh raspberries and vanilla cream
The Modern-assortment of petit fours, lollipops and chocolates
