As they say, if you can’t stand the heat get out of the kitchen, and with temperatures already reaching 90-degrees by 10:00 am, the Event Deck at LA Live was hot from the start! Lexus, who sponsored the event, had a little fun pairing actors with celebrity chefs. Cooking up fall favorites for a hungry crowd, Daniel Boulud (Daniel), Michael Chiarello (Bottega) and Christopher Kostow (The Restaurant at Meadowood), were joined by “sous actors” Eric Stonestreet (Modern Family) and Vanessa Minnillo (Hawaii Five-O). The heat was quenched with crisp, chilled champagne. Ahhh…
Daniel Boulud and Eric Stonestreet took the stage and it was clear from the start, there would be lots of laughs on deck. Daniel prepared a fall favorite of Spiced Leg of Lamb Terrine with Curry, Cumin and Nutmeg. With his heavy French accent, Chef Daniel explained the complexities of the “Moroccan” flavors. Eric, originally from Kansas City, had a bit of a language barrier as he kept insisting, “This dish doesn’t sound very “American?!” The joke, as well as the dish, were enjoyed by all.
Chef Daniel Boulud
Next up, was Michael Chiarello, again with sous Eric working a double shift. Michael gave the crowd a bit of his Napa Style by preparing Sea Urchin Risotto. Eric joked that the prickly urchin looked more like an alien than something he wanted to put in his mouth. He was proven wrong, as he devoured Michael’s rich and creamy risotto within seconds.
Closing the show was Christopher Kostow with the lovely Vanessa Minnillo cooking up another fall favorite of Sweet Potato Soup with Curried Marshmallows. Vanessa proved she had more than just acting skills, as she sliced and diced like a pro!
Michael Chiarello and Christopher Kostow
Daniel Boulud and Joann Cianciuilli
Post and photos by Joann Cianciulli for Food Fashionista








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