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A Tasteful Pursuit

Photos from A Tasteful Pursuit Cleveland, OH

Thanks to you, the evening was a success

SUNDAY AUGUST 2, 2009

Share Our Strength's A Tasteful Pursuit at Lola Bistro was an amazing evening raising more than $100,000 for Share Our Strength's efforts to end childhood hunger.

The evening began with a reception and was followed by an extraordinary multi-course meal prepared by the following chefs:

Host Chef

Michael Symon, Lola and Lolita

Chefs/Mentors

Jonathan Waxman, Barbuto, West County Grill
Bobby Flay, Mesa Grill, Bar Americain, Bobby Flay Steak
Nate Appleman, Chef
Chris Behr, Chef de Cuisine
Paul Kahan, Blackbird, avec and The Publican, Chicago, IL
Koren Grieveson, avec, Chicago, IL
Michael Symon, Lola, Lolita, Roast, Bar Symon
Mathew Harlan, Bar Symon
Derek Clayton, Lola
Cory Barrett, Lola
Luis Amado, Culinary Institute of Michigan at Baker College

Hors D'oeuvres

Jonathon Sawyer, The Greenhouse Tavern
Jonathan Seeholzer, The Greenhouse Tavern

Bread

Mark Shary, J. Pistone Market

Guest Host - Carl Quagliata, Ristorante Giovanni's & Café Tuscano

Host Chef Michael Symon with participating chefs Jonathan Waxman (Barbuto), Bobby Flay (Mesa Grill and Food Network), Paul Kahan (Blackbird, avec and Publican) and Nate Appleman (formerly of SPQR and A16).	Chefs preparing the first course in Lola Bistro's open kitchen - Bobby Flay is center left and Jonathan Waxman is center right.
Guests enjoying the event reception	Guests enjoying the event reception.
Dinner Guests with Share Our Strength's Chief Strategy Officer Josh Wachs (center).	Guests seated for the first course.
Doug Petkovic, Scott Feldman, Bobby Flay and Michael Symon.	Celebrity Auctioneer Billy Harris with Michael Symon during the live auction.