The Carol Starr MESH Cafe at Shomrei was back in the swing after our summer hiatus. Chef Lynne Kurzweil, along with the pro team of Alex Kent, Joan Zief and Linda Wieseneck, pulled off a splendid feast supplementing ample leftovers from Noa Baird’s bat mitzvah which were graciously donated by Rabbi Julie and Justus. Continue reading
Chef Linda Wieseneck planned, shopped and prepared a familiar post Memorial Day BBQ feast along with sous chef Lynne Kurzweil. Additional helpers were seasoned volunteers Alex Kent and Carole Rothman.
Celebrity Chef Joan Zief was at the helm this past Tuesday, ably assisted by a stellar crew of helpers including regular volunteers Lynne Kurzweil, Susan Rosenblatt, Carole Rothman and first time MESH volunteer, Linda Wieseneck.
Report from Captain Aileen Grossberg:
The Carol Starr MESH Cafe at Shomrei had a full house on Election Day 2018. While it might have been contentious outside, at Shomrei and the MESH Cafe it was all quiet conversation and enjoyment of the evening’s dinner. Continue reading
From Captain Alex Kent:
The MESH Cafe served 24 guests Tuesday night, including 3 children. Chef Lynne Kurzweil stepped up once again to prepare a healthy, tasty dinner for the group, with Aileen Grossberg acting as sous chef. The crowd was served a green salad to start, accompanied by challah bread and spread. That was followed by a nourishing meatloaf, with peas and roasted carrots, and roasted, smashed potatoes, which were seasoned to perfection. Dessert was chocolate cake with fruit salad. Teen helpers included regulars Sarah and Amalia, along with Jack who wielded a mean potato masher. Montclair State interns Siobhan and Rebecca were on hand, along with two other MSU students: Jenna and Christina. MESH staffers Adrienne, Joseph and Maria ran the show in their usual competent manner.
Tonight’s meal was graciously sponsored in memory of Muriel Kurzweil Kanow by Linda and Todd Wieseneck, Felice and Don Levine, Joan and Don Zief, Maria and Jerry W. Czin, Judy and Neal Yudkoff and Risa and Seth Levine
From Captain Stuart Green
It was another successful night at the MESH cafe. Twenty guests were grateful to be in from the cold to enjoy a warm and nourishing meal cooked up by Master Chef Sarita Eisenberg and her crack team of sous chefs, Sarah and Charles Steindel and Susan Rosenblatt. Continue reading
From Captain Linda Ariel
On March 6, 2018, the MESH Cafe at Shomrei welcomed 23 guests to join us at a sumptuous four course meal. We started with Pasta with Crudites, followed with an Asian Salad. The main course was delicious Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes, Grilled Vegetables, and Bread and Spread on the side. Dessert was plentiful with Fresh Fruit Salad, Home Baked Brownies, and Clementines. Our guests loved the food, especially the meatloaf, and asked for seconds and thirds. As they left, they thanked us all again for the warm welcoming environment and the good food.
Report from Captain Lynne Kurzweil:
We welcomed 22 grateful guests to Shomrei’s MESH Cafe this past Tuesday evening. The seasonably mild temperatures facilitated a warm and relaxed ambiance. Continue reading