Ashley Harrell

Today marks the two-month anniversary of my new job at ACE Programs for the Homeless. Since I started, I have been working a couple territories in Manhattan, including a new branch of our organization, the NoHo/Bowery Partnership. When I first started, I made it my personal goal to execute an event in my first three months, and…. tomorrow will be my first event!

I am so excited about it. Astor Center has graciously donated the space, all the wine, and party materials. We have food donations from six different NoHo restaurants, including the not-yet-opened DBGB from Daniel Boulud (at right). How great, right?!

I just had to share the menu… WHY AM I A VEGETARIAN?

Delicatessen

• Giorgio’s Meatballs, Pecorino, Red Sauce
• Tuna Tartare, Scallion, Burnt Soy, Creme Fraiche, Wasabi Tobiko
• American Cheesecake, Strawberry Compote
• “The Candy Bar” milk chocolate, salt roasted peanuts, caramelized bananas

DBGB

• Crispy Pig’s Trotters with Curried Sauce Gribiche and Red Mustard
• DBGB Hot Dog with Pommes Souffles
• Nantucket Bay Scallop Ceviche with Citrus and Celery
• Mint Chocolate Marshmallow, Hazelnut Passion Macaroons, Nougat de Montelimar

Double Crown

• Duck Steam Bun, hoisin, scallion
• Spicy Seared Beef Salad Summer Roll, Sriracha mayo, crispy shallots
• Guanduja Trifle, blood orange
• Milk Chocolate and Passion Fruit “S’more”

Gemma

• Baked Polenta with Porcini Mushroom Puree
• Robiola Pizza Squares
• Lamb Stew with Root Vegetable Puree
• Fruit Tart

Mercat

• Chicken Croquetas
• Crestas de Tonyina
• Patatas Bravas
• Tortilla De Patatas

NoHo Star

• Crisp Duck Roll
• Smoked Salmon on Buckwheat Pancake
• Seared Yellowfin Tuna, Avocado and Chipotle Pepper on Tortilla
• Crisp Serrano Ham with Quince and Manchego

With red, white, and sparkling wine from Astor Wines.

Bring on the party!