argenis
flavors of the mediterranean
A four-course tasting menu inspired by the bright, vibrant, and coastal flavors of the Mediterranean, paired with two specially crafted cocktails using spirits from the region, and a traditional steeped Turkish tea finale. The dinner will be held Friday, July 31. Reservations limited as Chef’s club newsletter members received advance notice. Additional behind the scenes info below.
Four courses $96
Beverage Pairings $35
Course 1
Specially Crafted Cocktail
king oyster mushroom & grilled octopus over watermelon carpaccio
Saffron, Pomegranate Molasses Drizzle
Course 2
beetroot mille-feuille
Smoked Tarrogachi Grilled Prawns
Pistachio-Goat Cheese Cream, Orange Blossom Gel
Course 3
Specially Crafted Cocktail
panseared herb crusted lamp chop
Hasselback Potato, Cream Cheese Mousse, Gooseberry
Pomegranate Demi-glace
or
spiced crayfish with branzino filet over peperonata
Purple Potato Skordalia, Truffle Oil
Maple Mustard-Saffron Glaze
Course 4
mango limoncello Crème brûlée
Traditional Steeped Turkish Tea
“While visiting my son recently for his birthday, I was inspired by a dinner we enjoyed at a wonderful Mediterranean restaurant near his home. The bright, vibrant coastal flavors stayed with me.
I spent the last couple of weeks working on a menu that explores these flavors through the locally sourced ingredients, style, and techniques you know me for. The result is a new four-course tasting menu that I am incredibly proud of. I am calling it Argenis, after my son, whose name has Mediterranean roots, just like the flavors on this menu.
With my son’s help, I designed a special beverage pairing: two specially crafted cocktails featuring spirits from the region to complement the first few courses and to close the evening, we chose something different: traditional steeped Turkish tea, meant to slow the pace.
It is like sitting around the table with family, which is how Estela and I hope you feel when dining with us. Come with someone you love.”
-Chef Santiago