Chef Behind Bars

Cloudy skies, wind gusts and rain drops set the scene for the Chef Behind Bars event last Wednesday, April 22. Though the weather wasn’t up to par, this didn’t stop the masses of people flooding the waterfront of Wit & Wisdom Tavern to support this great cause.

Chef Michael Ransom of B&O American Brasserie. Photo by Taylor Seidel/TU Student.

Chef Sergio Vitale entertaining the crowd. Photo by Taylor Seidel/TU Student.

Seven of the premier chefs around Baltimore teamed up to create signature cocktails with one mission: raise money for the Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign.

Cocktails from the first round, featured Chef Mills, Chef Dyson, Chef Keefer and in back Chef Becker) Photo by Taylor Seidel/TU Student.

Dooby’s head chef Tim Dyson accompanied by his staff mixing up their cocktail. Photo by Taylor Seidel/TU Student.

The featured chefs were host Chef Zach Mills, Chris Becker of Fleet Street Kitchen, Tim Dyson of Dooby’s Coffee, Cyrus Keefer, Mike Ransom of B&O American Brasserie, Sergio Vitale of Aldo’s Restaurant and Bryan Voltaggio of Aggio. Beautiful libations and creative concoctions led to a fun night under the stars.

Host Chef Zach Mill of Wit & Wisdom finishing up his cocktail. Photo by Taylor Seidel/TU Student.

Chef Cyrus Keefer with his cocktail. Photo by Taylor Seidel/TU Student.

Chef Chris Becker of Fleet Street mixing up his cocktail. Photo by Taylor Seidel/TU Student.

Shake Shack of Baltimore wasn’t competing but they still put out an incredible boozy shake, their traditional salted caramel pretzel concrete with a little bourbon floated on top. If I was voting, this was my favorite.

The judges voted for Chef Keefers cocktail as the “Judges’ Choice.” Chef Bryan Voltaggio took home the “People’s Choice.”

Chef Bryan Voltaggio preparing his tropical cocktail. Photo by Taylor Seidel/TU Student.

 

Live entertainment by RIO brought the whole event together.

Live music performed by RIO. Photo by Taylor Seidel/TU Student.

Though the weather wasn’t perfect, the cocktails and the money raised for this cause were incredible.

Tuna Tartar. Photo by Taylor Seidel/TU Student.

Chef Voltaggio’s people’s choice winning cocktail and a beautiful Baltimore sunset. Photo by Taylor Seidel/TU Student.

For more information on No Kid Hungry, or for upcoming Culinary Events please check out their website at www.nokidhungry.org.

 

 

Edited by Jared Kurlander.

Tagged: Aggio, Aldos, B&O American Brasserie, bryan voltaggios family meal, Chefs behind bars, Dooby's, Fleet Street Kitchen, No kid hungry, Wit&Wisdom