Bill Boggs, Drew Nieporent and Carl Deddens
| New York State Senator Liz Krueger presents proclamation to honoree Dr. Martine George | AMERICAN LIVER FOUNDATION Mr. Perfection Creates Perfect Dinner for Charity By Nina and Tim Boxer REW NIEPORENT was in the spotlight when he brought five chefs from his Myriad Restaurant Group to cook up a five-course feast at the third annual Flavors of New York Culinary Gala at The Pierre. “Drew is Mr. Perfection himself,” gourmand Bill Boggs marveled. “If you want to find flaws,” Nieporent replied, “ask my wife.” Indeed it was a perfect dinner, with varied courses created by chefs Edwyn Ferrari of Nobu, Chris Gesualdi of Montrachet, Stephen Lewandowski of Tribeca Grill, Frank Proto of Layla and Stephane Motir of TriBakery. The evening’s corporate honoree was Dr. Martine J. George, vice president of clinical affairs at Ortho Biotech Products in recognition of their biomedical research and drug development. Carl Deddens, president of the Greater New York chapter of the American Liver Foundation, announced that the event raised more than $400,000 for the treatment and cure of hepatitis and other liver diseases. |