Kitchen Raises $2,650 for No Kid Hungry at April 10 Dinner

WEST PALM BEACH, FL – April 18, 2018 – Chef Matthew Byrne and his wife, Aliza, of Kitchen Restaurant in West Palm Beach teamed up with local food blogger Cristyle Egitto of EatPalmBeach to host a private dinner for thirty on Tuesday, April, 10, 2018. They partnered with some of the best purveyors in South Florida for a cause: to ensure all children in this country get the healthy food they need, every day.

The dinner raised $2,650 to be donated to Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry to benefit work to end childhood hunger in America.

Chef Matthew Byrne and his wife, Aliza

Chef Matthew Byrne and his team served guests cocktails and passed hors d'oeuvres followed by a four-course dinner and wine pairing in Kitchen’s sister venue and private event space, Prep Kitchen. The menu consisted of Oyster Mignonette and Lobster Cappuccino, Pan Roasted Local Fish, Porcine Braised Short Rib and a Kitchen dessert sampler medley.

Local sponsors like Bush Brothers Provisions, Independent Seafoods, Southern Glazers Wine, Stacole Fine Wines and Republic National Distribution Company joined the effort to help raise fund for the cause.

Cristyle Egitto of EatPalmBeach

“We were so excited when Cristyle approached us to host this dinner,” said Byrne. “It is a fantastic cause and we couldn’t have thought of anyone better to partner with to have made it a success and a memorable evening for our guests. We are delighted to have an opportunity to support No Kid Hungry, both as parents and professionals in the food industry, and are thrilled with the outcome of the evening.”

About Kitchen and Chef Matthew Byrne

Kitchen is a contemporary American Brasserie focusing on passionately prepared, refined and flavorful flare with warm and welcoming service. Chef Matthew Byrne and his team use the highest quality seasonal and local ingredients to create a menu that is approachable yet refined and interesting.

Chef Matthew Byrne began cooking at the age of 13 before working at Philadelphia’s finest restaurants and entering the private chef industry by way of the dining elite. After working between Philadelphia and Palm Beach for 12 years, Matthew was recruited by Tiger Woods as his private chef. Kitchen was conceived October 2013. Matthew and his wife, Aliza wanted a small, intimate and sophisticated space that was an extension of how they lived and entertained at home. In July 2016, Chef Matthew was invited to cook at the James Beard House in New York City. In 2017, Kitchen expanded with the addition of Prep Kitchen.

About Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry

No child should go hungry in America, but 1 in 6 kids will face hunger this year. Using proven, practical solutions, No Kid Hungry is ending childhood hunger today by ensuring that kids start the day with a nutritious breakfast and families learn the skills they need to shop and cook on a budget. When we all work together, we can make sure kids get the healthy food they need. No Kid Hungry is a campaign of national anti-hunger organization Share Our Strength. Join us at NoKidHungry.org.