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4.6.14

Join me 6/14 for Culinary Care's 1Year Celebration @Sunda Promo:CCKAT $10 off









In our first year, Culinary Care's programs have provided 1,000 meals to families & individuals facing cancer. This has all been made possible with the support of our generous restaurant partners -- Hub 51, Paris Club, Maggiano's, Rockit Bar & Grill, Sunda, Goddess & Grocer, Rosebud, Carmine's, Bub City, Sullivan's, Zapatista, Mon Ami Gabi, RJ Grunts, Mity Nice and many more -- and our dedicated volunteers and referral partners. 
 
Nothing is more important than the families and individuals we've served, so we hope you'll be able to join us in this evening of philanthropy, inspiration, and of course, delicious food. Your support means more families & individuals will have the opportunity to relax and enjoy a delicious meal. We hope to see you there!  All money raised throughout the evening will go directly to supporting the growth of Culinary Care's programs. 

Get an additonal $10 off with promo code: CCKAT. Click here for Tickets 


About Culinary Care:

Culinary Care is a non-profit organization founded by my friend, Courtney White, as it is dedicated to delivering free and balanced meals to caregivers and fighters managing the stress of cancer.
Culinary Care provides one less worry, we partner with local restaurants to take away the added stress of cooking a meal, and give those affected by cancer time to nourish and heal. We firmly believe that receiving support from the community can help renew optimism, strengthen hope, and encourage the endurance to continue forward.


“When I was 17, I lost my father to lung cancer. Between trips to the hospital and attending high school, there was one thing that always provided a light at the end of the of the day for my family and I – the meals our friends and neighbors brought us each night for two months straight. These meals gave us time to be together and helped us avoid some of the daily stresses we were facing. Looking back, this kind gesture really gave us the strength to keep moving forward. And, this is what I hope to deliver to other families within our community.” Founder, Courtney White
 








The average American spends at least 4.5 hours engaged and eating and drinking activities. Food has not only become a way to sustain our strength, but something we center our lives around. For many, it gives us something to look forward to each day, and that should be no different for those facing cancer. But, with changing taste buds, fatigue and a rigorous schedule, food often becomes an after, or in many cases, a non-existent thought during a time it’s needed most. For those that have a community, a freshly prepared meal is at our door-step without even thinking about it. For the rest of us, there’s Culinary Care.

Culinary Care understands a meal is so much more than nourishment. It’s a helping hand, a return to normalcy, an opportunity to connect with family & friends, and one less worry. By partnering with local restaurants to provide complimentary meals for cancer patients and their families, Culinary Care creates an enthusiasm around food that gets even the pickiest of eaters licking their fingers. And, in their first year, they were able to provide 1,000 meals.

On June 14th you can join our effort to bring optimism, restore joy and provide nourishment to the thousands of lives affected by cancer each day. The organization will be celebrating its first year of success at Sunda with passed appetizers, sushi demonstrations by Sunda’s Executive Chefs, a silent auction and much more. Your dollar can make one day easier for those affected by cancer. Show your support today, and use code CCKAT for $10 off
https://culinarycare.eventbrite.com if you can't attend,  please donate here

Hope to see you there!! Xx Kat  

12.2.13

Chinese New Year at Sunda Chicago


Steve and I rang in The Year of The Snake at Sunda, for their celebratory menu recognizing the Chinese New Year. They offered delicious specials from Chef Jess DeGuzman along with a traditional Chinese Dragon Dance. Steve travels to China a lot and enjoyed the authenticity of the food and Chinese customs that were incorporated into the night. 

To drink, I started with a Billy's Super Fresh Saketini.  
Steve had the Grass Tiger.  Both were fantastic and refreshing. 



 The Snake Charmer  

 soft shell crab, salmon, unagi, avocado, cucumber and tempura crumbs
Delicious!





Hot and Sour Soup 
chicken, pork, tofu, mushrooms, bamboo shoots and water chestnuts 

I always love the range of flavors in this dish and this time was no exception.  The serving was plentiful, and no doubt great tasting.



Mushroom Siu Mai 
mushroom medley and truffled soy

The mushrooms were excellent, and truffle soy was not over powering, just the way it should be.



The Dragon Dance



A girl and her dragon 



Sesame Chicken 
Bok choy, Scallions, Chili's, Crispy Noodles  

Think your typical American style Chinese sesame chicken, and then jazz it up a bit. 



Szechwan Long Beans  
Sesame oil, Szechwan Pepper, Garlic, Chili's  
I thought it was really good and reminded me of a dish I ate in Beijing.  



“Off the Hook” Red Snapper
bok choy, carrots and xiao xing rice wine sauce 

The presentation was incredible. They take the skeleton of the red snapper and deep fry it.  The filleted chunks of meat once attached to the fish are deep fried and sit below the the skeleton on the plate for you to enjoy.  Bok Choy is one of my favorite Chinese veggies! It was "off the hook"! 



Pepper Steak  
Pepper crusted Filet Mignon, arugula, frisee, chili lime sauce 

The flavors were fantastic and an upscale version of pepper beef! 



Mu Shu Duck  
Asian pancake, roasted duck, cabbage, carrots, crispy skin, scallion, hoisin.  

These were absolutely amazing. Probably my favorite dish.
 It reminded me of an incredible China style taco.


Ginger Tofu 
Boston lettuce, scallions, chili's, garlic 

This was really light and the tofu acts like a sponge and soaks up the flavors from the scallions, chili's, and garlic.  For those vegetarians, this is a good dish to get your protein on.





Steamed Fish 

Mushroom, Ginger, Scallion, black beans, sesame soy. 

The concept and presentation of this dish was wonderful.  Steve remarked this was the most authentic Chinese style dish that was served, and that he has eaten many similar style dishes in Fuzhou, located on the China eastern seaboard across from Taipai. 







Mango, Red Bean, Strawberry, Vanilla & Green Tea Mochi 

Steve has a sweet tooth.  Of course he couldn't pass on some Mochi mixed flavors served along side an assortment of dipping sauces. Yummy!


Our evening was fun and perfect. I highly recommend you plan to go to Sunda next year to ring in the Chinese New Year!  The service was expectational and the staff was very friendly. Sunda is one of my favorite upscale and trendy Asian spots to eat in Chicago. It's a Chicago hot spot and you probably will see a celebrity there; I saw Olympian Jordan Weaver! 
It was recently listed in THE ultimate guide, 

110 W. Illinois
Chicago
312.644.0500

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