2010 Food as Art at Bell Harbor

2010 Food as Art at Bell Harbor

The Results Are In… 2010 Food as Art at Bell Harbor was a stunning success!  By the great generosity of our guests and contributors, the gala raised over $101,000, netting nearly $70,000 to support CD Forum’s 2010/2010 Season.  Scores of our guests chose to raise their paddles in support of The CREATION Project, dedicating $16,900 to the future of Black performing artists from King County.  Our Live Auction shattered expectations with a record-breaking bid of $3,000 for the “Go East: New York City, CD Forum Style” Auction Package.  In-kind donations reached an all-time high of nearly $50,000!

2010 Food as Art at Bell Harbor revealed the real heart and soul of CD Forum’s many friends, family and supporters. To our dedicated Food as Art Committee, Executive Chefs and Restaurateurs, our invaluable volunteers, our generous in-kind contributors, our exceptional Board of Directors and Staff, our outstanding corporate sponsors, table captains, and guests:  Thank you! We couldn’t have done it without your partnership.  Here’s to another year of innovative performing arts and thought-provoking debate from CD Forum!

In its 7th year, CD Forum’s annual 2010 Food as Art at Bell Harbor showcased the considerable culinary talents of Black Executive Chefs and Restaurateurs from the Puget Sound area, with a menu curated by Andaluca‘s renowned Executive Chef Wayne Johnson.  In addition to fabulous dining and complimentary wine service, guests enjoyed a dessert auction crafted by Executive Pastry Chef Sachia Tinsley of Wild Ginger and an auction featuring travel, dining, and art.

VIP Reception:
Appetizers by Donna Moodie, marjorie
Cocktails by Mixologist David Nelson, Tavern Law

Main Course:
Mulugeta Abate, Pan Africa Market
Chef Amadeus, Sessions with Chef Amadeus
Kristi Brown-Wokoma, That Brown Girl Cooks
Harold Fields, The Golf Club at Newcastle
Daisley Gordon, Campagne and Café Campagne
Debbie Hatfield, Absolutely Cookin’
Makini Howell, Plum Bistro and Sage Café
Wayne Johnson, Andaluca
Michael King, St. Clouds
Theo Martin, Island Soul
Graça Ribeiro, Tempero do Brasil
Sabrina Tinsley, Osteria La Spiga

With special appearances by Culinary Wonders USA Guest Chefs:

Erika Davis, The Ponte Vedra Inn & Club (Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida)
Shawn Lightfoot, Liquid Lounge and Restaurant (Washington, D.C.)

…with coffee service by Coffee Rwanda, and a special dessert auction crafted by Executive Pastry Chef Sachia Tinsley of Wild Ginger!

Neal Adams
Vaughnetta J. Barton
Troy Campbell
Lynda Greene (Chair)
Michele Hasson
Dorothy Mann
Anna T. Micklin
Evelyn J. Reingold
Karen Rosenzweig, Incredible Chef
Holly Slay
Chef Wayne

With special thanks to immediate past Food as Art Chair Susan Long-Walsh!