Helping kids across the street and across the ocean become global citizens!
Guests of the Compassionate Chefs Cafe event on May 25th got to see a cultural highlight never before attempted: Chefs Martin Yan and Ranjan Dey belly dancing with Nisha.
For those of you who couldn’t be there – we immortalized this grand event on video to the New Delhi Restaurant’s YouTube Channel.
Enjoy!
Compassionate Chefs Cafe and New Delhi Restaurant were pleased to find themselves listed with some fine company in the August 5th edition of the San Francisco Chronicle. Aware magazine publisher Christoper Caen’s included us on his favorite places to host a nonprofit event list.
Today we achieved an important milestone for the supporters of the Compassionate Chefs Cafe. This was made possible by a good friend of CCC – Radha Stern, an amazing and generous soul with all the right connections.
Through her advisement, all funds donated to CCC will be handled and dispersed by Philanthropic Ventures Foundation. This allows all donors of $250 or more to get tax exempt credits.
For more information on PVF go to www.venturesfoundation.org or contact Moira C. Walsh, Associate Director at PFV. She can be reached by email at mwalsh@venturesfoundation.org or by phone at 510.645.1590.
Here’s a look at the finalized agreement. Philanthropic Ventures Foundation agreement with CCC (.pdf)
The Compassionate Chefs Cafe hosted a very successful buffet and fund raiser on May 20th. Sixty-five people donated time and money while enjoying wonderful Indian fare. The crowd was made up of many people from the restaurant industry and friends of New Delhi Restaurant, it was a great chance to socialize and re-establish old ties.
Nearly $7,000 was raised for the Tenderloin After School Program in San Francisco and the Gandhi Ashram in New Delhi. All the staff donated their time, as well. Despite competing with Bay-to-Breakers held the same weekend – the turnout was robust. As usual, every dollar raised goes straight to the two organizations. None is spent on expenses or overhead.
The next event is being planned for November, 18th. Watch this space for more information.
Please Join Us Sunday May 20th
10 Course Buffet Brunch & Copious Libations
@ Compassionate Chefs Cafe
Suggested Donation – $25 to $50 per person
Event to Benefit the Less Fortunate Children of The San Francisco Tenderloin and Gandhi Ashram, New Delhi
Buffet Brunch Menu
Bari Pakora – Vegetable fritters
Mini Vegetable Samosas – Turnovers filled with lightly spiced potatoes
Hariyali Tikka – Chicken barbecued in a tangy mint and cilantro marinade
Seekh Keebab – Spiced lamb rolls prepared over a charcoal fire served with Mint Chutney and Tamarind Chutney
Murg Akbari – An exotic preparation of chicken with cashews and raisins simmered in a blend of mild spices
Karahai Gosht- A flavorful Lamb curry cooked in North Indian spices
Paneer Makhani – Homemade paneer cooked in tomato cream sauce and seasons with fenugreek leaves
Alu Palak – Spinach cooked with potatoes and seasoned with garlic
Kali Dal New Delhi – Slow simmered black Lentils with Ginger and Tomatoes
Peas Pullao – Saffron flavored Basmati rice with green peas
Accompanied with Nan, Achar, Chutney, Kachumber Salad, Condiments and Spicy Salad
Dessert Display
Chilled Rice Pudding with Alfanso Mango Float
Warm Gulab Jamun – Milk Dumpling in Warm Cardamom Syrup
Chenna Rabri – Chenna grapes in rabri sauce
Fresh Fruits
Masala Chai – Indian milk tea with cardamom flavor
Copious Libations
Nimbu Pani – Indian Lemonade
Mazza Mango Drink
Sam Adams Beer
Salmon Creek Chardonnay
Salmon Creek Cabernet
Event Information:
Suggested Donation $25 to $50 per person
Sunday, May 20th, 11:30 to 3:30 pm
New Delhi Restaurant, 160 Ellis Street, San Francisco – Phone: 415-397-8470
(Between Mason and Powell — Park at APM Parking, 261 Ellis Street for validated parking)
This event is sponsored by New Delhi Restaurant & New World Spices to benefit Compassionate Chefs Cafe.
Please Join Us April 17th
Meet The Stars of Harry Potter
The Weasley Brothers and Viktor Krum
Event to Benefit the Less Fortunate Children of The San Francisco Tenderloin and Gandhi Ashram, New Delhi
James and Oliver Phelps as Fred and George Weasley
James and Oliver Phelps were born on February 25th, 1986, 13 minutes apart. Both have always loved acting and appeared in several school plays. In 2000, the identical twin brothers were chosen to play Fred and George Weasley in the movie, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.
Stan Ianevski as Viktor Krum
For a long time, mystery surrounded the identity of Stanislav Ianevski, the Bulgarian teenager chosen to play Quidditch Star and Durmstrang Tri-Wizard Champion Viktor Krum in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Over 600 young men tried out in the first round of the casting that took place in Sofia, Bulgaria on February 4 and 5. Approximately 50 boys had videos sent to London for final judging, but in the end it was a Bulgarian student living in London who won the role.
Event Information:
Tuesday, April 17th, 12 noon-3:00 pm
New Delhi Restaurant, 160 Ellis Street, San Francisco – Phone: 415-397-8470
(Between Mason and Powell — Park at APM Parking, 261 Ellis Street for validated parking)
Ticket Information:
Door Charge: $10, proceeds benefits the children of Compassionate Chefs Cafe
10 Course Buffet Luncheon: $15/person
Fees for celebrity autographs and photo opportunity: $25*
*Please note that there will be a charge for every autograph. You can have your own item signed or a photograph will be provided with the charge. Every effort will be made for the celebrities to see all the attending pubic, however this a first come, first serve event. In the event too many people show up for the signing, there is no guarantee of seeing the celebrities. If time permits, photos may be taken with the celebrities, but only if time and the celebrity permit. This is purely a personal public appearance by each individual actor, not a studio or license/copyright holder sanctioned or licensed event. Celebrity appearance subject to other professional engagements. “Harry Potter” name and images copyright J K Rowling.
To RSVP: We will be accepting up to 150 RSVPs at (415) 397-8470, your email address will be required for confirmation. Please RSVP by April 16.
This event is sponsored by New Delhi Restaurant & New World Spices to benefit Compassionate Chefs Cafe.