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Signature Chefs Auction

Written by Washingtonian Staff | Published on November 3, 2009
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Signature Chefs Auction
Signature Chefs Auction

Goodies from Aria Trattoria. Photograph by Chris Svetlik

Signature Chefs Auction
Signature Chefs Auction

PS 7’s ginger flavored cocktails. Photograph by Chris Svetlik

Signature Chefs Auction
Signature Chefs Auction

Flemish beef stew from Et Voila Photograph by Chris Svetlik

Signature Chefs Auction
Signature Chefs Auction

Derek Simcik, Dennis Marron, and Brian Turowski of Jackson 20. Photograph by Chris Svetlik

Signature Chefs Auction
Signature Chefs Auction

Chocolate pumpkin tartlets from Brasserie Beck. Photograph by Chris Svetlik

Signature Chefs Auction
Signature Chefs Auction

Fall-themed chips and guac from Rosa Mexicano. Photograph by Chris Svetlik

Signature Chefs Auction
Signature Chefs Auction

Chef Dean Gold serves up wild boar stew and three cheese polenta. Photograph by Chris Svetlik

Signature Chefs Auction
Signature Chefs Auction

Scott Palmer’s Spiced Chianti Fizz. Photograph by Chris Svetlik

Signature Chefs Auction
Signature Chefs Auction

Art & Soul chef Travis Timberlake. Photograph by Chris Svetlik

Signature Chefs Auction.
Signature Chefs Auction.

Gina Chersevani and Jason Strich. Photograph by Chris Svetlik

Signature Chefs Auction
Signature Chefs Auction

Octopus Salad on Endive from Taberna del Alabardero. Photograph by Chris Svetlik

Signature Chefs Auction
Signature Chefs Auction

Overlooking the Crowd. Photograph by Chris Svetlik

Signature Chefs Auction
Signature Chefs Auction

Celebrity Chef Rock Harper and Elijah. Photograph by Chris Svetlik

Signature Chefs Auction
Signature Chefs Auction

Chef Howard Foer holds our favorite dishes of the evening. Photograph by Chris Svetlik

Signature Chefs Auction
Signature Chefs Auction

Top Chef Finalist Carla Hall addresses the crowd. Photograph by Chris Svetlik

Signature Chefs Auction
Signature Chefs Auction

Apple-garnished libations. Photograph by Chris Svetlik

Signature Chefs Auction
Signature Chefs Auction

Master of the Auction Jim Miller. Photograph by Chris Svetlik

Signature Chefs Auction
Signature Chefs Auction

Extra Virgin’s extra-large tiramisu. Photograph by Chris Svetlik

Signature Chefs Auction
Signature Chefs Auction

Jazz musicians kept party-goers moving through the tables. Photograph by Chris Svetlik

Signature Chefs Auction
Signature Chefs Auction

Hearty winter fare. Photograph by Chris Svetlik

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