Chef Bruno Serato – A Dream Come True

Posted on April 28, 2012 by

Not content with having been named a CNN Hero Of The Year for his outstanding commitment to his Motel Kids project, Chef Bruno’s new goal is to help move them into permanent housing. “A Dream Come True Fundraiser” was born. Partnering with restaurant critic Sophie Gayot, the two brought together an eclectic group of Top Chefs from around the world to his Anaheim White House Restaurant to raise funds. Guests were treated to champagne, appetizers and cooking demonstrations in the restaurant’s beautiful garden followed by a fabulous five course meal. It’s been seven years since Bruno and his Mother Caterina noticed a 6-year old boy eating potato chips for dinner at The Boys & Girls Club in Anaheim. Caterina was so moved she made Bruno promise that he would feed the children. That single compassionate thought has resulted in over a quarter of a million free meals to date. He credits his Mother as his hero. She’s the one who told him to do it and now he refuses to stop. On a personal note, I was so deeply touched by the story  that our family held a fundraiser at our home and Bruno was gracious enough to personally attend. We’re not talking catered food here, come on… this is The Food Stalker!  All the food was made with love and nothing is more important than helping Bruno’s “Caterina’s Club” so children don’t go to bed hungry.  Heartfelt thanks to Chef Bruno!  Update: The event raised over $105,000.00!

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With an Italian background, she cites her Mother and grandmother ( Mamie ) as the major influence of her love for food.  Yes, homemade pasta hung from the clothesline in the kitchen and rolling 100 meat balls for a holiday dinner was the norm.  Raised in Pennsylvania. she spent time in Atlanta, Georgia and ultimately settled along the stunning coast of Laguna Beach, Ca. Self taught in everything, she learned to appreciate the amazing flavors, scents and uses for exotic herbs and spices and applies her knowledge to cooking today. Despite enjoying other creative endeavors like painting, photography and clothing design, she realized she would never love another career the way she loves all the stories surrounding food.  And it's capturing those stories that has not only become her greatest passion but a culinary drug worth passing around!  After all, food is a shared experience and no one better to share it with than the entire world. And thus the Food Stalker was born, utilizing all that passion and her fearlessness to capture even the most impossible stories. It's one thing to write about food, but far more exciting to actually capture it and all those stories that make every scent come to life.  And once she sets out, there's no stopping her, because no one follows that scent better than her---and no telling where she'll end up next.  
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6 Responses to Chef Bruno Serato – A Dream Come True

  1. Benny says:
    April 29, 2012 at 2:43 pm

    Wwhat a event so wish I could have been there. Great cause and amazing food and people. Thank you for the great reporting!

    Benny
    http://www.chefbennydoro.com

  2. thefoodstalker says:
    April 29, 2012 at 2:48 pm

    Benny, Be sure to let me know any time you head to Cali baby…we’ll let you know what’s happening! Keep those yummy food images coming our way!

  3. anniesimagination says:
    April 29, 2012 at 6:35 pm

    That looks like a great event and a great cause! Good work stalker-girl!!

  4. John Olich says:
    May 10, 2012 at 1:35 am

    Wow! What a great cause. Wish I could’ve been there. Keep on stalking Sandie!

    • thefoodstalker says:
      May 10, 2012 at 1:49 am

      John…so happy to see you here & hope you are still loving your creative work back East! Oh, there’s plenty more where this came from baby….

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