Occasions’ owner, Eric Michael, hosted a Sunday Night Supper in his home to benefit two local charities, Martha’s Table and DC Central Kitchen.
Joan Nathan, who co-hosts the annual Sunday Night Suppers and Saturday Night Sips with Jose Andres and Alice Waters says that this year’s events have grossed about $235,000, with more support still coming.
“Last year it was $150,000, so everybody’s thrilled,” Nathan says about executives at Martha’s Table and D.C. Central Kitchen. “I think what they’re really most happy with is what these events do for both organizations.”
The parties, Nathan says, provide an informal setting to discuss the organizations and the work they do to heighten awareness of and find solutions to the interconnected issues of poverty, hunger and homelessness.
Eric Michael and partner, Craig Kruger, transformed their third floor loft into a stylish dining room with long tables, linen cloths and napkins in neutral tones, lime-washed chairs and simple place settings. Antique plaster mushrooms and frosted votives made the charming table top complete.
Chef Alice Waters, the doyenne of the “farm to table” movement, inspired the organic, locally-sourced menu of raw Oysters, Radishes with freshly churned Butter (Literally, the intrepid staff churned the Butter on the porch using a wooden butter churn), Scallops with Sunchoke Puree, braised Rabbit, locally-farmed White Sturgeon and Barley Risotto.
Breads for the party were prepared by journalist and home baker Samuel Fromartz . One was a hearty German-style loaf that Fromartz baked with Whole Wheat and Rye Grains that he bought from Next Step Produce and milled himself with a German countertop stone mill.
Finally, the dinner ended with a “Deconstructed” Carrot Cake created by Occasions’ Pastry Chef, Santiago Corral. The dessert featured a petite Walnut Cake with Cream Cheese Ice Cream, Carrot Sorbet, a Black Walnut Spire and a candied baby Carrot. A lovely way to wrap up an evening of good food and good conversation for a good cause.
These beautiful photos are by Danielle Sara Photography. Please go to The Washington Post’s Lifestyle blog for additional event coverage.
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