In Los Angeles—land of acute body dysmorphia—you might not expect the mass populace to have a healthy relationship with or appreciation for food. But don’t believe all the clichés you’ve heard about the City of Angels—some of us actually know what a normal human body is supposed to look like and don’t view fine cuisine as, well, poison.
None of this was more apparent than at the 21st Annual Great Chefs of Los Angeles “A Dish and a Dance with the Stars” event last Sunday in Studio City where fine-food lovers convened en masse to enjoy selections from some of the area’s choicest eateries, including Drago Ristorante, Piccolo Paradiso, SHU, Geisha House, La Terza, Josie Restaurant, and many more.
Hosted by George Lopez and supporters Mario Lopez and Stacy Keibler, the outdoor event and its auctions helped raise over $150,000 for the National Kidney Foundation.
It also honored the Drago brothers (pictured), four of the top chefs in L.A. and supporters of the National Kidney Foundation for over 15 years. Between the wine selections from all the represented vineyards and the spoons of tangy albacore from the Geisha House table, we truly savored the taste of charity. Our pick for best culinary contribution has to go to Piccolino Paradiso for its truffle-fondue-topped gnocchi in a parmesan-crust bowl that literally melted in our mouths.
Although you’ll have to imagine how delicious the restaurant selections were until the next time you visit Los Angeles, you can contribute to the National Kidney Foundation now by clicking here. It’s a guilt-free and sweet dessert.
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