We got a sneak peek today at what guests can expect at the 22nd Annual Chef’s Gala, United Way’s signature fundraiser taking place May 10 at the Epcot World Showplace. (Here’s more info on the big party.) The media preview on Thursday, April 17, served up some decadent mini-tastes at Melissa Kelly’s Primo Restaurant at the JW Marriott at Grande Lakes. Here’s a look.
April 17, 2014
Photos by Faiyaz Kara
Chef Greg Richie with pork shank. Credit: Faiyaz KaraPoached Maine lobster roll on a truffled brioche with garlic aioli, Primo Garden chives, crispy buttermilk & malt vinegar marinated shallots. Chef Gilberto Ramirez, Primo by Melissa Kelly Credit: Faiyaz KaraPrimo dining room. Credit: Faiyaz KaraTruffled brioche buns. Credit: Faiyaz KaraSlow-braised pork shank on Parmesan grits, with shrimp and sausage. Chef Greg Richie, Thornton Park Restaurant Group Credit: Faiyaz KaraCaramel custard with passion fruit glacé.
Pastry Chef Andreas Born, Disney Hollywood Studios Bakery Credit: Faiyaz KaraPrimo dining room. Credit: Faiyaz KaraDesserts, from left to right: crunchy sugar cookie puff with lemongrass cream; milk chocolate cremeux with mojito concoction on almond rocher; banana-toffee mousse on cocoa crunch with strawberry-banana pearls.
Pastry Chef Andreas Born, Disney Hollywood Studios Bakery Credit: Faiyaz KaraChef Gilberto Ramirez. Credit: Faiyaz KaraPoached Maine lobster roll on a truffled brioche with garlic aioli, Primo Garden chives, crispy buttermilk & malt vinegar marinated shallots. Chef Gilberto Ramirez, Primo by Melissa Kelly Credit: Faiyaz KaraChef Jared Gross. Credit: Faiyaz KaraSpicy Florida shellfish cioppino with smoked paprika rouille and saffron croutons. Chef de Cuisine Jared Gross, NAPA Hyatt Regency Orlando Credit: Faiyaz KaraChef Greg Richie. Credit: Faiyaz KaraPlating the cioppino. Credit: Faiyaz KaraAshley Blasewitz, VP Marketing & Communications, Heart of Florida United Way. Credit: Faiyaz KaraTable spread. Credit: Faiyaz KaraChef Andreas Born. Credit: Faiyaz KaraCredit: Faiyaz Kara
