David Burke Entertains At The Daily Meal Luncheon (Slideshow)

Tuna tartare push pop for the taking.

Entrée of the Hour

The second prepared dish, a nori-crusted tuna on a bed of vegetables.

Edible Aesthetics

A unique yet tasty display, dubbed "Dirty Laundry Bacon."

Vegetable Plate

Some assorted vegetables for guests to munch on while they wait for the entrées. 

Fried and Fabulous

Lobster wonton pockets.

Balls of Fusion

Truffled mushroom risotto fritters.

Crispy and Garnished

The chef's specialty crabcakes. 

Soup du Jour

Butternut squash soup shooter. 

Man of the Hour

Chef David Burke welcomes guests and begins his demonstration.

The Importance of Presentation

The first featured dish, tuna tartare.

A Unique Method

Chef Burke incorporates a hot salt block into the second tuna preparation for a flavorful and presentable add-on. 

Sizzle, Sizzle

The nori-crusted tuna yielding a lightly browned, crisp exterior.

His Drink of Choice

Chef Burke showcases a unique and alcohol-free flavored drink, 12NtM Sparkling Beverages. 

Poses with the Chef

[From left to right] Chef Burke and Luigi Camacho of Carat.

Guests Pose with the Chef

[From left to right] MC Joyce Lee, Nicole Holzberg, and Kim Ruvolo of Equinox. 

Dessert Tree

A festive structure holding different flavored cheesecake pops.

Wrapped and Ready

Salmon-wrapped breadstick appetizer.

Renowned and Remembered

Chef David Burke adds his name to The Daily Meal's Celebrity Chef Board.