A few weeks ago a handful of chefs from some of Central Florida’s best restaurants accepted a unique challenge for the third annual Appetite for the Arches fundraiser. The concept? Use McDonald’s ingredients to create a signature dish, all to benefit the Ronald McDonald House. This culinary event with a twist supports RMHC of Central Florida, their goal is to keep families together when they need it most —during the treatment of a critically ill child.
From deconstructed Big Macs and crispy fish tacos, each served with a wine pairing, to a cellar selection from Tim’s Wine Shop – Orlando’s finest stepped out and served up some tasty treats and sips. Here’s a sample of what we tasted and enjoyed over the course of the evening!
- 4 Rivers: McFish Baja Street Taco, Filet-o-Fish with a spicy sauce topped with fresh pico de gallo and Mexican cotija cheese.
- Capa 4 Seasons: Strawberry Gazpacho created from strawberry, tomato, cucumber, and strawberry Go-GURT, served with crispy smoked bacon and fried brioche breadcrumbs.
- Emerli’s TCHOUP CHOP: Big Mac Three Cheese, Bacon Souffle with Sriracha Aioli.
- Hamilton’s Kitchen: Our favorite dish of the night! A taco duo, one barbacoa beef taco and a pacific chicken taco.
- Luma: Le Pig Mac, pork belly with reuben flavors using Big Mac sauce.
See you next year Appetite for the Arches!
Photo Credits: Jeff Leimbach and Trung Nguyen