The Sylvia Center teaches young people how to enjoy, prepare, and speak up for healthy food. Their annual Art of Cooking Gala returned to New York City at Hudson Mercantile on November 1. The gala honored seven of The Sylvia Center’s Founding Board Members, with dinner specially curated by Michelin star Chef Anita Lo. Lo, the first female guest chef to cook for a state dinner at The White House, was the owner and head chef at beloved Greenwich Village restaurant Annisa for 17 years.
The night started with a cocktail hour and highlighted six signature hors d’oeuvres created by Guest Chefs Patti Jackson (Delaware & Hudson), Sohui Kim (Insa, The Good Fork), and Antonio Mora (Quality Meats), in collaboration with Sylvia Center students from around the city. The lovely children from the lovely Sylvia Center were on hand at each station serving up the light bites. They were very knowledgeable about each dish and even recommended their favorites.
During dinner, guests participated in a live auction that featured exclusive culinary packages with high-profile collaborators, including a dinner party cooked by Anita Lo and Sohui Kim in the winner’s home.
For a sweet departure, guests will be invited to visit an ice cream cart from Morgenstern’s Finest Ice Cream, where Sylvia Center teen apprentices have been participating in an internship program this month.
To learn more, please visit www.sylviacenter.org.