Eli Kulp Benefit Dinner at Helm


helm-interior-940On Sunday, June 14th, Helm is hosting a benefit dinner for chef Eli Kulp who was seriously injured in last month’s Amtrak derailment. Helm’s Kevin D’Egidio and Michael Griffiths are hosting guest chefs Nick Elmi, Jon Nodler, Sam Kincaid, John Patterson, and Jon Cichon in a collaborative dinner that will benefit the Kulp Family Fund. The dinner is $125 per person and wine and beer will be provided. The dinner will be just one 7:30 pm seating at Helm.

Each chef is contributing one course. Wine is being donated by Wine Merchant, Artisan Cellars, and High Street Hospitality Group.

Reservations can be made directly to Helm’s email address, helmphilly@gmail.com. The communal dinner has one seating at 7:30 pm with up to 40 seats available.

Eli Kulp Benefit Dinner Sunday June 14 7:30 pm

1st Course from Chef Nick Elmi (Laurel)
Sea urchin, green tomato, miso cured cucumber

2nd course from Chefs Michael Griffiths and Kevin D’Egidio (helm byob)
Soft shell crab, potato, basquaise

3rd course from Chef John Patterson (Fork)
Monkfish, charred radicchio, peas, buttermilk, lemon balm

4th course from Chef Jon Nodler (a.kitchen)
Shaved Pork, fermented broccoli rabe, hoagie kvas

5th course from Chef Jon Cichon (Lacroix)
Beef, beets, raspberry, lovage

Dessert from Chef Sam Kincaid
Pre-dessert: chilled fruit and herb soup
Dessert: “Take 5 candy bar” + ice cream (an ode to Eli’s favorite candy bar)

Helm [Foobooz]