Beverly Hills Hotel Gives 200 Meals To First Responders

BEVERLY HILLS, CA — The Beverly Hills Hotel and Hotel Bel-Air each gave 200 salads to first responders and medical personnel Wednesday afternoon amid the coronavirus pandemic.

"As we are going through this very difficult time across our country and within our community, we would like to sincerely thank those individuals who are on the front lines fighting for our protection on a daily basis," the Hotel Bel-Air said in a Facebook post. "We hope that this meal from our chefs will somehow offer a bit of comfort during these trying times."

The Beverly Hills Hotel offered up 200 of their iconic McCarthy Salads, a dish named after the millionaire polo player Neil McCarthy, who had a Polo Lounge restaurant chef make this specific salad for him. The salad includes iceberg lettuce, romaine lettuce, grilled chicken, diced and roasted red beets, egg yolk, egg white, cheddar cheese, applewood-smoked bacon, diced tomato and diced avocado. For the exact recipe, visit the Dorchester Collection website.

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The Bel-Air Hotel offered up 200 Nancy Reagan "Chopped" Salads, which include grilled chicken, turkey bacon, aged cheddar, avocado and a lemon vinaigrette.

First responders and medical personnel were able to pick up two salads per person from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday.

The Beverly Hills Hotel is at 9641 Sunset Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA 90210‬. The Hotel Bel-Air is at 701 Stone Canyon Road, Los Angeles, CA 90077.

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• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
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