Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Benefit details for Chef Mat Murphy
Posted by Kevin Allman on Wed, May 27, 2009 at 9:28 PM
As Ian McNulty wrote yesterday, chef Matthew Murphy of the Ritz-Carlton New Orleans remains hospitalized since Friday with an invasive group A streptococcus infection, which has led to toxic shock syndrome and DIC (disseminated intravascular coagulation), a rare, life-threatening condition that prevents blood from clotting normally.
Besides being a longtime fixture on the New Orleans restaurant scene, Mat is also an avid rugby player, a volunteer for various causes in town, the father of quadruplets (!), a rather hilarious Irishman and a generally nice guy.
A benefit featuring dozens of the city's best chefs has been organized for the Murphy family on Sunday, June 14 from 4-8 p.m. at the hotel...the press release tells the whole story:
The event will include tastings from at least two dozen of the city’s premier chefs including Scott Boswell, Justin Devillier, Tenney Flynn, Donald Link, John Folse, Bob Iacovone, Brian Landry, Duke LoCicero, Jean Luc, Gus Martin, Mark Quitney, Greg Reggio, Jacques Saleun, Susan Spicer, Chuck Subra and Kevin Vizard to name a few. Calls and e-mails have been pouring in day and night from chefs, the hospitality community and individuals who have worked with the chef from as far away as China. The Murphy Family Fundraiser is a testament to one of the city’s most beloved chefs. Murphy has been with the hotel since 2002 and was appointed to the position of Executive Chef in 2006.A silent auction will feature everything from multiple night stays at exclusive hotels and resorts around the world, autographed copies of the participating chef’s cookbooks, celebrity memorabilia, artwork, wine, gift certificates and jewelry. There will be a “wish” board for each eighteen month-old Murphy quadruplet (Margaret, Molly, Carolyn and Elizabeth) and donations to the Murphy fund can be made on-site thanks to Capital One.
The funds will go towards the chef’s hospital care and childcare to assist Chef Mat Murphy’s wife, Alicia, who is pregnant with their fifth child. The ticket price for the event is $65 and patrons can call Restaurant Reservations at The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans directly at 504-670-2828.
Updates on Mat's condition will be at the family's Web site, www.murphyquads.com.
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Chef Matt prepared the most impressive meal ever when Jacques Pusais, President of the French Taste Institute, gave a seminar at the Ritz. Prayers being lifted in the name of a great chef and wonderful family man.
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Matt and his staff prepared a glorious meal for six of us at his Chef's table for Valentine's Day. He and his staff were warm and friendly making the event the most beautiful Valentine's I've ever experienced. The food and wine pairings were perfection. Our prayers are with him and his beautiful family.
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