More News “When I do these events, I want my food to be right on point,†said Torres, executive chef of the Manhattan restaurant
Suenos, in a phone interview. “I want people to come back to my table and say that’s the best thing I’ve had, and I want all the other chefs to talk about it.†Money raised at the event, which is tied to the start of the U.S. Open tennis tournament next week, goes to Food Bank for New York City. The number of New Yorkers who struggle to afford food or are dependent on food banks stands at about 4 million and is growing monthly, according to the Food Bank. Torres said she felt compelled to help the nonprofit distribute food to about 1,000 assistance programs in the New York’s five boroughs. She receives about four requests a month to cook for charity. Tennis Stars “New York is a foodie town, and New Yorkers want a certain quality in food,†Tricia Rumola, the Food Bank’s director of business partnerships, said in a phone interview. “With all these chefs, the event has something for everyone.†The event raised $20,000 last year, she said. While the chefs cook, guests and donors will get to sample the small plates and mingle with the tennis stars.
Marinated Hamachi