Eat for good karma

Gastronomy and philanthropy will come together for a good cause at Food With Benefitsrsquo first fundraising event that aims to raise financial help for Manav Foundation The latter is known for offering treatment support and care to persons affected by a mental illness or a personality disorder The event will be first of a series of unique dining experiences involving Mumbairsquos biggest chefs coming together to raiseu00a0awareness and funds for NGOsu00a0they champion Risotto Representative pics At the fundraiser chefs including Pooja Dhingra head chef at Le 15 patisserie and Studio 15 Kshama Prabhu head chef at White Owl Viraf Patel head chef and coowner of Cafe Zoe Irfan Pabaney head chef and coowner of The Sassy Spoon and Jaydeep Mukherjee head chef at Indigo Delicatessen mdash will put together a succulentu00a0fivecourse menu served with wine ldquoI didnrsquot have to think twice before giving my nod In onersquos career one does work and then one does work that one loves In my case I am fortunate to be enjoying both mdash my work as an executive chef as well as being a part of such noble initiatives like Food With Benefits The latter satiates that part of me that wants to be involved in initiatives that will hopefully make a huge differencerdquo reasons Kshama Prabhu on what this initiative means to her Viraf Patel hums a similar note and calls the event a fantastic initiative ldquoWe are planning to do this every quarter and then scale it up to once a monthrdquo he declares Peanut Butter Cookies Mumbai is filled with people who like to eat out often and so Prabhu feels that such an event is a lucrative way to raise money for social causes ldquoThe love for food and fashion is unparalleled here In a reputed restaurant not a day night goes by where the space is completely empty If patrons and institutions can make a difference in a small way we should support it And hopefully patrons will not feel bad about piling on those calories if they know that itrsquos for a larger causerdquo On Today 8 pm At Cafeacute Zoe Lower Parel Call 24902065 24368984 Cost Rs 3500 Log on to wwwfoodwithbenefitsorg Whatrsquos on the menu gtgt Amuse Bouche by Chef Viraf Patel Truffle Mushroom Puff veg served with Jacobrsquos Creek Pinot Noir Sparkling Wine gtgt First course salad by Chef Irfan Pabaney Roasted Pumpkin with Sweet Spices Lime Green Chilli quotThetchardquo and a Yoghurt Tahini Dressing Spearmint veg gtgt Second course appetiser by Chef Kshama Prabhu Trio of Crostini mdash Charred Pear and Chevre Tomato Tartare and Pepper Relish and Feta veg or Kingfish Chimichurri Skewers mdash Argentinian Sauce of Parsley Chilli Garlic and Olive Oil served with Jacobrsquos Creek Semillon Chardonnay gtgt Third course risotto by Chef Viraf Patel Risotto of the Forest veg or Risotto of the Sea gtgt Palate cleanser by Chef Jaydeep Mukherjee Strawberry and Orange Sorbet Ginger Candy veg gtgt Fourth course mains by Chef Irfan Pabaney veg and Chef Jaydeep Mukherjee Nutty Ricotta Ravioli with Truffle Cream Toasted Nuts veg or Stuffed Chicken Nutty Mushroom Duxelle Caramel Potatoes Wilted Swiss Chard Bacon jam served on the side served with Jacobrsquos Creek Cabarnet Shiraz gtgt Fifth course dessert by Chef Pooja Dhingra Trio of Dessert mdash Triple Chocolate Bavarian Cream Banana Caramel Tart and Pistachio Macaroon Peanut Butter Cookies veg What An Idea ldquoCooking workshops at various oldage homes day care centres around the city will be a perfect way to make people come together for an interactive session of cooking or baking Anything to do with food lights up my day So Irsquom sure it will bring a smile on many facesrdquo mdash Kshama Prabhuu00a0