BELLA presented a ONE-NIGHT-ONLY pop-up kitchen by Chef John DeLucie to celebrate the launch of the new BELLA Dots collection. The makers of BELLA Dots transformed GD Cucine – a stunning kitchen showroom – into a lively and playful pop-up kitchen complete with interactive cooking stations including a coffee cocktail and dessert café, build-your-own toaster bar with a selection of gourmet sandwiches and bread and slow cooker buffet with exclusive dishes from Chef John DeLucie.
Guests experienced a live graffiti art installation and danced to tunes by celebrity DJ Mick Boogie. A-listers were spotted at the launch included Stacy Keibler, Kelly Killoren Bensimon, Jill Zarin, and Chef Anna Boiardi.
What’s a kitchen event without food? Chef John DeLucie made sure our belly’s were full by preparing a delectable menu just for the occasion.
Toast Bar: Avocado & Caper Toast topped with smoked trout, red onion, and fresh lemon juice; Peekytoe Crab & Fennel Toast topped with serrano chile peppers and fresh lemon juice, and Stilton Toasts with Champagne Grape topped with fresh parsley and vincotto.
Slow Cooker Buffet: Braised Short Ribs Provençale; Slow-Cooked Carnitas Tacos with red bell peppers, tomatillo salsa and fresh cilantro on handmade corn tortillas; and Chicken Stew with Green Olives and Potatoes.
Desserts Café: Mocha Cupcakes with Coffee-Bean Granita and Coffee & Rum Truffles.
Specialty Cocktail: Italian American featuring chilled brewed coffee, Galliano Ristretto, BuffaloTrace Bourbon, and Sambuca.
We can’t wait to get our hands on the new appliances.