CURRENT EVENTS

A Taste of Spring at FareStart with Chef Ericka Burke Volunteer Park Café & Marketplace
Thursday, April 2

FareStart is honored to welcome Chef Ericka Burke back to Guest Chef Night, where she will prepare a seasonal 3-course gourmet meal with the students in FareStart's culinary job training and placement program. Over the past 17 years, FareStart has provided opportunities for more than 3,000 homeless and disadvantaged individuals to transform their lives, while also serving more than 3.5 million meals to disadvantaged men, women, and children. All revenue and gratuities from Guest Chef Night directly support the training program, and the evening provides a powerful training opportunity for students.

Chef Burke first volunteered with FareStart ten years ago when she was Executive Chef at Carmelita and has been a strong supporter ever since. "When I'm at FareStart," she says, "I want them to learn, so I don't bring the whole kitchen staff. I knew it would be difficult, but the students did a great job." Chef Burke creates dynamic dining experiences with thoughtful cooking that focuses on ingredients. On the menu for Thursday are a starter of chilled English pea soup, the Chef’s acclaimed braised beef short ribs with spring vegetable succotash, and a rhubarb galette with lemon whipped cream.