Contemporary Art Center of Cincinnati Cookbook + ArtBook

It is with great pleasure that I share with you some behind the scenes/phone shoots of the Contemporary Arts Center Cookbook + ArtBook, that I have the honor to be part of. The uber talented Gina Weathersby Photography. documented this book with her unique, incredible talent!
The mastermind behind this project are the Docents of the Contemporary Arts Center, Cincinnati, please read below in the own words their vision for this project,
"THE PROJECT:
~'The Docents of the Contemporary Arts Center, Cincinnati are creating a cook book to benefit the CAC’s Education Department initiatives. Our cookbook will include dishes and cocktails created by the most distinguished Cincinnati chefs and mixologists who have been inspired by the contemporary artists and exhibitions featured at the CAC. You might call it a cookbook celebrating contemporary art, or an art book, or a field guide to Cincinnati cuisine, or a manifesto on the role of visual art, food and creativity within our community.'~"
This book will be for sale for $50, as part of the CAC's fundraising effort. Each chef (including yours truly) has 5 pages on the book including photos and recipes of a dish created and inspired by an art piece. This will not only be feast for your eyes, but will also inspire the inner chef and artist in you. The book can be preordered here. https://www.crowdrise.com/educationforthecac1

Gina Weatherby Photography

Cake Designer Ileana Saldivia (yours truly!). Sugar Realm, Fine Bakery and Cake Design.

Chef Jean-Robert de Cavel of Jean-Robert's Table and Le Bar a Boeuf.

Chef Dan Berger of Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza.

Chef David Falk of Boca Restaurant, Sotto and Nada.

Chef Danny Combs of Boca Restaurant.

Chef Dave Hart of the Contemporary Arts Center.

Chef Dave Taylor of Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse.

Chef Cristian Pietoso of Via Vite, Americano Burger Bar and Forno Osteria & Bar.

Chef David Cook of DAVEED'S.

Chef Tsvika Silberberg of Zula.

Molly Wellman of Japps Since 1879.

Sommelier Kevin Hart of Hart & Cru, will be sharing his wine pairings for each of the platings inside the Contemporary Arts Center Cookbook.

Jen Watts of Japps Since 1879.

Chef Randy Sebastian of Boca Restaurant.

Chef Stephen Williams of Bouquet Restaurant and Wine Bar.

Mixologist Steven Clement of Salazar.

Chef Todd Kelly of Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza.

Chef Nathan Sheatzley of The Cincinnati Hotel.

Chef Pedro Rangel of Boca Restaurant.

Mixologist Lance Bowman of Django Western Taco.

Chef Jose Salazar of Salazar and Mita's Cincinnati.

Chef Frances Kroner of Sleepy Bee Cafe.

Chef Jared Bennett of Metropole.

Chef Jeremy Lieb of Boca Restaurant.

Chef Julie Francis of Nectar Restaurant.

Chef Jimmy Gibson of Jimmy G's.

Chef Stephen Williams of Bouquet Restaurant and Wine Bar.

Pastry Chef Megan Ketover of Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza.

Chef Mike Florea of Maribelle's eat + drink.