NEW YORK – Presented by INFINITI, The (RED) Supper officially launched EAT (RED) DRINK (RED) SAVE LIVES, a campaign running for the month of June to raise money and awareness for the Global Fund to fight AIDS. INFINITI was the sponsor for this extraordinary alfresco dinner and drinks experience hosted by Mario Batali and produced by Outstanding in the Field.
EAT (RED) DRINK (RED) SAVE LIVES is an annual campaign that brings the culinary world to the table to #86AIDS. Every June, to honor the month during which AIDS was discovered, the organization asks restaurants, bars, food trucks and everything in between to create (RED)-inspired menu items and products. With every purchase of a (RED) dish, drink and dessert, a contribution is made to the Global Fund to fight AIDS.
Held at Pier 26, Hudson River Park in New York on May 31 with 1,000 guests, this VIP event saw 10 of America's best-known chefs team up in pairs to create (RED) inspired menus. Each chef duo created a unique four-course menu for 200 guests.
The participating chefs teams were:
- David Burke and Josh Capon
- April Bloomfield and Joey Campanaro
- Elizabeth Falkner and Mark Ladner
- Michael Symon and Jonathan Waxman
- Michael Schlow and John Besh
Menu
David Burke and Josh Capon
Hor D'oeuvre
(RED) Lobster Roll – Toasted Brioche, American Caviar
Shrimp Ceviche – Avocado Mousse, Plantain/Tortilla Chip
Course 1
Grilled Zucchini Carpaccio – (RED) Marinated Heirloom Tomatoes, Toasted Pistachios, Feta & Mint
Course 2
Grilled Angry (RED) Lobster Tails – Summer Corn Salad
Course 3
Barbeque Colorado Lamb - Warm Vegetable Couscous
Course 4
Chocolate Cake – (RED) Berry Salad
Cheesecake Lollipops
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About EAT (RED) DRINK (RED) SAVE LIVES
Following a successful inaugural year in 2014, (RED)'s fundraising culinary campaign – EAT (RED) DRINK (RED) SAVE LIVES – returns bigger and bolder for 2015, tapping chefs, restaurants, food trucks, bars and everyone in between to "turn (RED)" and raise awareness and money for the Global Fund to fight AIDS. The goal of EAT (RED) DRINK (RED) SAVE LIVES is to bring the food world to the table to help #86AIDS.
A variety of EAT (RED) DRINK (RED) SAVE LIVES events and promotions will take place throughout June, from The (RED) Supper, to (RED) dishes and drinks available in restaurants around the world to pop-up food truck parties. Each participating food and drink business will make a donation to the Global Fund to fight AIDS, to support (RED)'s fight for an AIDS free generation.
Chef Ambassadors from across the globe will actively participate in the campaign and include: Mario Batali, Paul Qui, April Bloomfield, Dominique Ansel, Sanjeev Kapoor, Enrique Olvera and more.
To learn more about EAT (RED) DRINK (RED) SAVE LIVES visit: http://eatreddrinkred.org or search #86AIDS on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
About (RED) ™
(RED) was founded in 2006 by Bono and Bobby Shriver to engage businesses and people in the fight against AIDS. (RED) partners with the world's most iconic brands to create (RED) branded products and experiences, that when purchased, trigger donations to the Global Fund. (RED) Proud Partners include: Apple, Starbucks, Galaxy Chocolate (UK), The Coca-Cola Company, Bank of America, Beats by Dr. Dre, Belvedere, Claro, SAP, Telcel and Live Nation Entertainment.
To date, (RED) has generated more than $315 million for the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, to support HIV/AIDS grants in Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Rwanda, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania and Zambia. Global Fund grants that (RED) supports have impacted more than 60 million people with prevention, treatment, counseling, HIV testing and care services.
(RED) is a division of The ONE Campaign. Learn more at www.red.org.
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INFINITI Americas
(615) 725-4038
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Kyle Bazemore
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INFINITI USA Communications
(615) 725-3210
kyle.bazemore@infiniti.com
