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.