Monday, March 3, 2014

IRC New Roots Pop-Up with Chef David Burke at New York Fashion Week


During New York Fashion Week, I stopped by the first-ever International Rescue Committee's (IRC) New Roots Pop-Up with Chef David Burke at The Empire Hotel.

The Pop-Up featured delicious, healthy dishes from Celebrity Chef and New Roots spokesperson  David Burke. Guests were able to choose their specially-crafted nutrient and protein-rich Grab & Go lunch featuring fresh produce representing the 15 IRC New Roots Gardens located in major cities across the United States. 

Guests also enjoyed juices by Suja - specifically their Elements Tropicaloe drink. A portion of the sales of this Suja flavor is donated to support the IRC. In addition, long time IRC supporter Threads for Thought outfitted the Pop-Up staff in t-shirts made from sustainable materials. Limoneira supplied all of the lemons for the recipes created at the IRC New Roots Pop-Up. 

The IRC New Roots Pop-Up was open on February 9th and 10th. Here's a look at the menu. I went with the Couture Chicken Salad, which tasted amazing with brie. I wish I had access to these lunch options every day! 

February 9th
Front Row Reuben
Pastrami Salmon Reuben on pumpernickel bread with red cabbage salad, mustard Russian dressing and Limoneira lemon zest alongside a local green salad of cucumber, mixed greens with a mustard vinaigrette 

Curated Quinoa
Roasted Butternut Squash, chives, & kale alongside an endive salad

David Burke's Cheesecake Lollipops

February 10th
Couture Chicken Salad
Truffle Chicken Salad on a baguette with crispy apples, brie and Limoneira lemon zest alongside a local green salad, shaved apples, mixed greens with a sherry vinaigrette

Curated Quinoa
Roasted Butternut Squash, chives, & kale alongside an endive salad

David Burke's Cheesecake Lollipops













- Kim Weling

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