March 26, 2014 The Good Ones Dumpling Battle at Stella
The next Good Ones party was at Stella in the South End. Theme: “Elegant Aquarium” – wear your most tropical, underwater inspired colors. Come casual or fancy – just have fun, bring your own sense of style, and prepare to brighten the room with your presence.
The party was located in the back room at the restaurant – a very different vibe at this party. The scene: lighhearted fun, a guy in a scuba outfit (tank and all!), a mermaid, dudes dressed in their finest Nantucket reds, a balloon extraordinaire outfitting guests, free flowing drinks and lots of laughter.
Music and lighting by Team Sayles, meet Julian!
The talented Mark Penta – back at his caricatures!
Taza chocolate was a sponsor of the event – love their chocolate!
The charity component: Ticket sales go directly towards the costs of event operation and to raising awareness for Vitamin Angels 501(c)(3). For 20 years, Vitamin Angels has been helping at-risk populations in need (specifically pregnant women, new mothers, and children under five), gain access to lifesaving and life changing vitamins and minerals.
JB Morris of Not Kosher Blog and wife Ariana.
Our wonderful hostess, Carolyn, super stylish – per usual.
Balloons Extraordinaire at work!
Miss Bulgarka wearing local designer Akmaral Design
Bacon popcorn by Corn and Co.
Kylee Anderson worked with Ensan Wong for this battle.
Kylee and Ensan’s dumplings…
Current Champion Chef Brendan Andrew Burke and Tico Huynh (Big Night Entertainment Group) worked with the ingredient selection from Chef Michael Scelfo – owner of Alden and Harlow:
Rice flour, sweet potato, turnip, garlic, ginger, fish sauce, rye flour, apples, pancetta, eggs and chestnuts
Brendan and Tico’s dumplings.
Newton Native, and Paris-Trained Chef Ensan Wong of Liquid Art House (opening soon) worked with the ingredient selection of Executive Chef Karen Akunowicz of Myers and Chang (oooh! Did you catch her on Beat Bobby Flay?!?!):
Lamb, shiitake mushrooms, black vinegar, sunchoke, rice flour, quail eggs, harissa, opal basil, cumin, almonds and mint
Ensan and Kylee’s dumpling.
Are you drooling yet?
Ensan and Kylee’s mushroom dumpling served in broth with sour cream.
Chef Brendan and Tico’s chestnut dessert dumplings.
Simple but elegant plating.
Kayla Harrity from NESN’s Wicked Bites.
Another great party – The Good Ones never disappoint! Can’t wait to see what they come up with next!
Stella
1525 Washington Street, Boston, MA
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