It is here and CITYPEEK is thrilled to have attended! THE HIPPODROME FOODIE EXPERIENCE, PART OF AN EVENING WITH ANTHONY BOURDAIN AND ERIC RIPERT ON MAY 22, 2010, Audience members joined Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert and Regan Warfield from 98-Rock in the foodie Q&A discussion which was both lively and honest. A special shout out to Marilyn Waranch and Megan Miley of Broadway Across America-Baltimore & Washington, DC France-Merrick Performing Arts Center. The event was wonderful. I served pasta with the crew at La Scala. Lynn Cippolone and I along with Beth and Chef Nino's close buddy, Sean served up hot plates until 12:30am. Lynn writes, "What a fun night! Huge turnout and lots of great people. It was awesome to meet Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert and also hear some of their stories. Unfortunately we didn't get to sample much of the food-- we were so busy we didn't have time to walk around until most of it was gone! Heard great things though. Hopefully everyone enjoyed our Crab Alla Regina and that Bourdain has some better things to say about Baltimore now!"
In sampling over twenty-one of Baltimore’s top restaurants’ best dishes and mingling with fellow “foodies” at the Hippodrome, the following restaurants represented the Baltimore area proudly and well-many touting pork-bacon-specific entries which is well-known to be Bourdain's favorite.
Ale Marys Chef/Owners Tom and Mary rocked with krispy creme bread pudding
alizee bistro & wine bar -Chef Christian DeLutis-truffle popcorn
Antrim 1844 Chefs Michael Gettier and Travis Wright
Aldo’s - Chef Aldo and Sergio Vitale-truffle oil laden filet on baguette/arugala
Brewers Art-resurrenction beer and delicious tidbits.
City Café -Bruce Bodie, Gino Cardinale and Chef Chad Gauss-cream of crab soup, watermelon salsa on baguette.
Dangerously Delicious Pies-Rodney aka Pieman and son Walen were busy cooking up fruit pies all day.!
Diamondback Tavern represented by owner Evan Brown and Marketing Director Lee Biars presented Bangers and Mash.
The GIN MILL-served up the drinks in the VIP room all night.
La Scala Ristorante -Chef Nino Germano & Lynn Cipollone represented
Max's Empanada's by Max and Mama served, what else, empanadas!
Mr. Rain’s Fun House -suckling pig presented artisically by Chef/Owners Maria and Bill Buszinsk and Perez Klebahn
Peter’s Inn -pig, or was it chocolate pudding ;-)
Portalli’s -Rerpesented by owner, Evan Brown and his team of chefs presented poached sea bass in broth-fabulous scent and taste.
Roy's- pig of some sort
Ryleigh’s Oyster-fresh shucked oysters, 2 kinds.
Taverna Corvino-cheese, meats antipastis platter.
The Wine Market-Chris Spann owner represented along with-Patrick Ellis-seen left with Anthony Bourdain and sous chef Chris Becker served berkshire farms garlic sausage with a muscat apple jam, duck liver, and violet mustard abd freeze dried corn polenta with homemade ricotta, a late harvest gewürztraminer reduction and local young basil.
Sascha’s 527 Cafe -had a gorgeous display including long, thin breadsticks wrapped in bacon placed high in sushi rice. One of my favorite displays!
The Rumor Mill
The Hippodrome’s own Chef Paul and Spectrum Catering
Also included are Kirchmayr Chocolatier, Sweet Sin Bakery and Bluebird Coffee
The Hippodrome Foodie Experience is included with $89 tickets and VIP tickets. Those purchasing a $29 ticket or a $49 ticket can purchase a $40 ticket to the Hippodrome Foodie Experience.
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