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The 14th Annual Hayground School’s benefit Chefs Dinner was an orgy of Long Island Crescent Duck, Corn Creme Brûlée, Honey Lavender Sauce, Clams in Fennel, Shallots and White Wine Broth, Beef Rib Tacos in Mole sauce, artisan cheese, serious French desserts and much more. But, ask honoree/menu consiglieri Jacques Pépin what he himself cooks and he’ll tell you: simple food, fresh from the garden. Backyard to table. And what’s the deal with foraging for mushrooms?

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Almond Zigmund, Toni Ross, and Eric Lemonides

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Chef Jason Weiner

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Chefs in the kitchen at work

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Chef Josh Capon

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Jacques Pepin and Eric Ripert

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Jean Lundgren and Tony Hitchcock

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John Snow and Doug Weitz

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Lee Felty, Eric Lemonides, and Paul Harman

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Lee Fryd and Alix Michelle

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Maggie Magerke, Kelly Belock, Liz Fecko and Sandy Casper

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Michael Cavaniola of Cavaniolas serving gourmet artisanal cheese

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Paul Goldberger and Susan Solomon

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Rive Weiner, Tara Kumwende, and Eve Achuthan-Kozar of Hayground School

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Stuart Match Suna, Noah Salaway, and Arthur Maslow

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Tables settings in the Dining Room for the Dinner

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Tom Colicchio (second to left) and friends

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Christian Mir, Eric Ripert, and Francois Payard