Climb Every Mountain: A Benefit to Support Simo Kuusisto

58 Park Avenue,New York NY 10016

26 March, 2023

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The Scandinavian culinary community will come together to support fellow Scandinavian Chef, Simo Kuusisto, who was paralyzed in a motorcycle accident. Simo started his culinary career at Restaurant Aquavit in NYC. He continued on as the Executive Chef at the Swedish and the Canadian Missions to the UN until he found his dream job as the Executive Chef and Clubhouse Manager at Tunxis Club in the Berkshires Please join us for a Tasty Culinary Journey Through Scandinavia; a cocktail reception with passed and stationed Scandinavian food to be enjoyed with a selection of beer and wine. Chefs and Restaurants supporting this event include:Håkan Swahn - Restaurant Aquavit Marcus Samuelsson - Hav and Mar Ulrika Bengtsson - Bjork Cafe & Bistro PG Gustafsson - Swedish Mission to the UN Håkan Mårtensson - HÅKAN Chocolatier Beacon NY Magnus Hansson - Magnus Hansson Consulting NYC Sari Pylkkänen-Ahmad - Finnish Mission to the UN Anne Sivatti - Finnish Consulate BonBon a Swedish Candy Store I was in a motorcycle accident in July which left me paralyzed from the chest down. Most importantly, I'm here because I'm meant to climb every mountain and swim all the oceans. It's a long road to recovery and I'm working hard to be able to live an independent life. - Simo