The Los Angeles Times has a very special evening planned for its members. Restaurant critic Jonathan Gold has handpicked more than 20 restaurants to please your palate as you sample your way through some of L.A.’s signature dishes. This intimate event is sure to sell out fast - don’t miss this unique opportunity.
Tuesday, May 21st at The Atrium at LA Times
*You must be a LA Times member to purchase tickets. Tickets go on sale May 8th, 10am.
Restaurants:
Due to the popularity of Taco Night last November, Chef Suzanne Tracht and bartendress Margo Tyler bring back the taco party to the Jar Bar for one night only with anew menu of tacos and seasonal market Peligroso Tequila margaritas. Jar offers 4 hand-built tacos, made in the Suzanne Tracht fashion, for an evening of bites, shots and good company. Special Guest Mika La Silva of Peligroso Tequila will be on hand to discuss tequila.
Taco Night, Thursday May 22, 2013
Red Chili Tacos
Guajillo Pepper Sauce
7
Grilled Market Fish
Roasted Corn Salsa, Mango and Habanero
8
Duck Taco
Tamarind, Maui Gold Pineapple and Pickled Onion
7
Suzanne’s Special
8
Featured Margaritas by Bartender Margo Tyler
Spicy Watermelon
Blackberry
Cucumber with Sweet Chili Rim
14
Special Guest Mika La Silva of Peligroso Tequila
FilAm ARTS - The Association for the Advancement of Filipino American Arts and Culture - cordially invites you to the exclusive The Adobo Road Cookbook Launch Party!
What: Join our good friend and author Marvin Gapultos (Burnt Lumpia, Manila Machine) as he celebrates the official launch of his much-anticipated new book, THE ADOBO ROAD COOKBOOK. In this special, invite-only event, Marvin will discuss his culinary chronicle. Guests will be served a dinner inspired by recipes from the book and can be among the first to pick up a personal, signed copy of the book.
How: Strictly via RSVP. Please note that admission is limited and on first-come, first-served basis.
$30 - Dinner and book
$20 - Dinner only
*Thanks to the generosity of the author and Seafood City, a portion of the proceeds benefit FilAm ARTS cultural programs.
MEMORIAL DAY "BIG DADDY'S SUMMER BBQ” KICKOFF
Monday, May 27, 2013
1pm until we’re out
Memorial Day is the official beginning of Summer and the first Big Daddy's Summer BBQ of the season! We will be on the front patio with meats served directly off our smoker and a beer in hand to celebrate the beginning of the summer barbecue season.
Choice of 2 Meats
Whole Roasted Hog
Beef Brisket
Grilled Chicken
Beer Braised Mattinata Sausage
Pork Ribs
Choice of 2 Sides
Southern Style Tuscan Greens
Marinated Heirloom Tomatoes
Mac n Cheese with ham hock and fresno chile
Corn on the cob
Red Bee Potato Salad
BBQ Baked Beans
2 meats & 2 sides| 28
add a beer| 3
A very wise man once said: "Intelligence is something we are born with. BBQ’ing is a skill that must be learned" - Edward de Bono
STREET CELEBRATES MEMORIAL DAY THEIR WAY WITH A KOREAN BBQ OF GIANT PROPORTIONS
In Concert with Giant Robot, Chefs Susan Feniger and Kajsa Alger Bring Korean BBQ, Kimchi, and Sake to STREET
WHO: Chefs Susan Feniger and Kajsa Alger of STREET restaurant in Hollywood.
WHAT: Because burgers and hotdogs are a bit blasé, Susan Feniger’s STREET and Asian/American pop-culture tastemaker, Giant Robot, are hosting a Korean BBQ on STREET’s patio to celebrate the launch of the summer. Guests can partake in Korean BBQ and saunter up to STREET’s sake lounge, and Susan Feniger will be on hand to spice the party up.
Korean BBQ
Beef Short Ribs
Slow Roasted Pork
Chicken
Tofu
Kimchi Station with 5 Types of Kimchi
Cucumber
Green Peach
Cabbage
Carrot Scallion
Apple Bok Choy
Bibimbap Rice Salad
Fresh Melon
Wood Oven Roasted Corn on the Cob
Sake Lounge
Sake Tastings
Summertime Sake Punch
Cold Beer
Wine
Specialty Cocktails
Pre-purchase tickets - $35, includes 4 drink tickets
Tickets at the door - $45, includes 3 drink tickets
CLUB CULINAIRE OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PRESENTS NEW THEME “TASTE OF THE CLUB CULINAIRE” FOR ITS 33RD EDITION OF THE PICNIC DES CHEFS FUNDRAISER HELD ON SUNDAY, JUNE 2, 2013 AT VASA PARK IN AGOURA HILLS
WHAT: 33rd Edition of the Picnic des Chefs Fundraiser
WHEN & WHERE: Sunday, June 2nd @ Vasa Park – 2854 Triunfo Canyon Road, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Media check-in at 10 a.m
WHO: Club Culinaire of Southern California
About Club Culinaire of Southern California:
The mission of Club Culinaire of Southern California is to provide a platform for the exchange of information and ideas within the food service industry with a focus on French cuisine. The Club strives to bring together chefs, restaurateurs and purveyors of fine food and beverages to offer its members and the public exceptional culinary experiences and networking opportunities. Club culinaire also offers educational opportunities relating to the food and beverage industry for all ages, as well as raising funds in order to support regional outstanding charities.
About Picnic des Chefs:
Entering its 33rd year, the Picnic des Chefs is the best food and wine experience in Los Angeles. Over 20 chef members will showcase their favorite picnic dish, preparing delicious creations from their kitchens with the beautiful products from the club’s generous vendors. Gourmands and gourmets will stroll four acres of lush mountain side, rubbing elbows with the top chefs, wine makers and purveyors of fine gourmet products, all while savoring a variety of delicious foods, each paired with a wine from our vintners. The event is extremely kid-friendly (including a moon bounce paradise, heated swimming pool with a giant waterslide, rock climbing wall, drawing competition, and games). Adults can also relax and play pétanque, soccer, volleyball, badminton and enter the raffle for a chance to win fun prizes.
Summer is the perfect time to come together to celebrate the cultivation of crops. The Natwani Coalition, a group of Hopi organizations committed to sustaining their farming traditions, will demonstrate how Hopi meals are made using a combination of preserved and fresh ingredients. Taste piki bread, watch other delicacies being made, and try your hand at preparing some of them yourself.
CATCH RESTAURANT AND CHEF SVEN MEDE HOST “SUDS & SHELLFISH” – A ONE-DAY-ONLY SEAFOOD EXTRAVAGANZA TAKING PLACE SUNDAY, JUNE 2
A four-course tour of regional seafood favorites, guests are encouraged to get messy with Maryland Soft Shell Crab Rolls, Louisiana “Peel ’n’ Eat” Shrimp, Santa Barbara Spot Prawns, and more
On Sunday, June 2, from 4-8 p.m., Catch restaurant and Managing Chef Sven Mede invite seafood lovers to indulge in “Suds & Shellfish,” a one-day-only dining event, taking place inside the ocean-adjacent restaurant and featuring a four-course menu of regional seafood favorites. Set against the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean, guests will receive complimentary bibs, dine atop newspaper-clad tables, and are encouraged to eat with their hands as they enjoy Mede’s limited-time-only, seasonal seafood dishes. Tickets must be purchased in advance ($45 per person) with an optional craft beer pairing available ($15 per person). To purchase tickets, guests can call the restaurant directly at 310.581.7714.
The “Suds & Shellfish” menu includes:
· Grilled Santa Barbara Spot Prawns with romesco and shaved asparagus salad
Beer pairing: Lagunitas India Pale Ale (Petaluma, CA)
· Maryland Soft Shell Crab Roll and Louisiana “Peel ‘n’ Eat” Shrimp (family style)
Beer pairing: Old Speckled Hen English Pale Ale (Suffolk, UK)
· Catch “Clambake” with Local Dungeness Crab and White Wine & Garlic Broth
Beer pairing: Allagash Belgian White (Portland, ME)
$45, four course dinner
$15 additing craft beer pairing
C-CAP LA invites you to indulge in the most delectable savory and sweet creations imaginable, complemented by select Bonny Doon Vineyard wines. Come and discover why Hatfield's was named one of Bon Appetit's "10 Best New Restaurants in the Country," received a coveted Michelin Star and is listed in "Top Ten Restaurants of the Decade" by Los Angeles Zagat.
The evening will also include special coffee service by Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf Company and a select auction.
Proceeds will enable us to expand our programs, scholarships and career opportunities to at-risk high school students in the Los Angeles area.
