Chef Kelly English to Participate in Ballet Memphis Fundraiser

At August 25, 2009
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We’re participating in Ballet Memphis’ 5th Annual Connections: Food…An evening of edible delicacies and delectable dance. The artistry of fine dining pairs with the artfulness of dance in our 5th annual feast for the senses. This intimate evening offers surprises for every palate with four original short dance works, each served with a generous side of style, emotion, talent and Memphis’ top culinary creations. Click here for ticket information.

Guest Host

Martha Foose, the 2009 James Beard award winner for Best American Cookbook, Screen Doors and Sweet Tea. Martha was the dessert chef for 2007 and 2008 Connections: Food events

The Chefs

First Course / Appetizers: Karen B. Carrier of The Beauty Shop / Do Sushi / Noodle Doodle Do / Mollie Fontaine Lounge and Tim Barker of the Beauty Shop Restaurant. Karen and Tim have been making Memphians “Eat Good, Look Good” at their eclectic Midtown establishment. Karen has been written up in more Food magazines that one can count, and with her creative background, she always has a new story to share with each one.

Second Course: Andy Ticer and Michael Hudman from Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen. From their restaurant on Brookhaven Circle, Andy and Michael have been giving Memphis “a fresh perspective on traditional Italian.” The chefs are big supporters of the Memphis Farmers Market, participate in the Farmers Market Dinner series and are participants with the nonprofit Project Green Fork, a collaboration of Memphis-owned restaurants that work hard to reduce their environmental impact.

Entrée: Kelly English of Restaurant Iris, recently named by Food & Wine as one of the “top new chefs” in America for 2009. Kelly’s restaurant was recently named by Memphis Magazine readers this year as Memphis’ Best New Restaurant, Most Romantic Restaurant and Best Service. Since coming to Memphis, this top chef has been busy promoting the use of locally grown ingredients through the Memphis Farmers Market, and is often found cooking demos at the weekly Saturday event.

Dessert: Jenny Dempsey of the Mollie Fontaine Lounge. Jenny has helped make Mollie Fontaine’s the late night hot spot with her fabulous creations. Nestled in the heart of Victorian Village, Mollie’s (as she’s known to her friends) is open each night and stays open, “until the spirits go to sleep.”