On March 8th, Pinkyfinger up had the honor to attend the 18th annual Careers through Culinary Arts Program Benefit. The benefit celebrated the contributions of Chef Michael Anthony of Gramercy Tavern and Untitled. The well attended event raised nearly 1,000,000 to continue support scholarships as well as more  career opportunities and education for disadvantage youth who are looking to pursue careers  in the food service industry.

Now for the food! There were many C-Cap alums  cooking for the evening. Some of the past talent included Giovanna Delli Compagni of Asiate, Betty Pena of Pig & Khao , Cesar Gutierrez of Cafe Boulud, Yvan Lemoine of Union Fare and Swainson Brown of The Writing Room.

Some of Pinkyfingerup favorites included Nobu 57 Salmon Takati, The Modern’s Egg on Eggs on Eggs , Vaucluse’s Scallop and the hands down favorite Indian Accent’s Rice Crusted Bass.

Check out some of the pics from this awesome evening and remember if you see something you like go out to the restaurant and support.

Grilled Pinapple and Toasted Coconut Guacamole with Pepino Enchilito

Braised Chili Pork and Plantains Cornbread Shaved Radish Salad

24 Hour Coriander Sea Salt Cured Salmon with Sauce Gribiche

Spiced Salmon with Apple Dashi and Chicken Rice Salad

Flourless Choclate Tart with Mocha Cream

Salmon Tostada Avocado Puffed Quinoa Black Truffle AIoli

Baby Beets and Pomegranate Salad Charred Fennel Bulgar Wheat

Chicken Tortelloni Umbrian Lentils Parmigiani

Grilled Nueske Bacon Peanut Butter Jalapeno Jelly

Roasted Radish with Salsa Verde and parmigiano reggiano crouton

Lamb Meatball Moroccan Style Ricotta Salata Salsa Verde

Carrot Panna Cotta Yuzu Gel Pink Peppercorn

Grilled Zucchini with Chili and Parmesan

Grilled Octopus with Red Wine Macerated Onions Capers Fresh Herbs Lemon and Olive Oil

Madrid Steak Tatare

Shawarma Salad Cones Chicken Falafel Hot Sauce White Sauce

Grilled Swordfish and Pickled Lemon and Black Pepper Yogurt

Rice Crusted Bass Kerala Coconut Curry

Duck Liver Mousse Parfait Madiera Gelee Brioche

Khao Soi with Wonton Noodles Mustard

Beef Tagliata Rossini with Black Truffle

Whole Roast Suckling Pig Celery Remoulade

Sheeps Milk Ricotta Tortellini: Braised Lamb Shank Butternut Squash Parmesan Crema

Trout Roe Egg Yolk Fried Egg Puree Dill Brioche

Prosciutto Parmigiano Butter Balsamic Mustard

Caramelle Pasta Duck Broth Scallion Ricotta

Scallop Crudo with Black Truffles

Thai Beef Salad Chang Mai

Shrimp Toast with Wasabi Aioli

Trout Roe on Russian Black Bread with Avocado Puree and Beet Pickled Shallots

Prune Rugelach

Salmon Tataki Goma Miso Ponzu

Oatmeal Cookies

Pastrami Beef Tongue with Pickle Apple and Horseradish