CORNUCOPIA Chef Dinner
August 15, 2024 06:00 PM
Join us on Thursday, August 15th, 6 pm to 9 pm, for a seven course celebration of the golden grain!
CORNUCOPIA, is the second in a series of three chef dinners from the culinary excellence behind Urban Farmer Steakhouse. This menu, crafted by Executive Chef Sonny Ingui, showcases the versatility of corn. From Baby Corn Elote, a popular Mexican style street corn with scallion espuma and cotija to Buttered Popcorn Ice Cream with corn sugar meringue and blackberries, diners will indulge in the lesser known renditions of the popular summertime vegetable. Guests will also have the option to sip on special maize-centric libations fashioned by Lead Bartender Christopher Moran.
Seating is communal style. Tickets ($120 ++) are limited and are available now for purchase.
Menu
Baby Corn Elote
scallion espuma, espelette, cotija, lime
Sweet Corn Ravioli
ricotta, corn milk fonduta, fiore sarda
Charred Corn Panzanella
sourdough, grilled peach, aceto grillo, heirloom tomatoes, basil, mint
Golden Tilefish
corn maque choux, corn sugar caramelized skin, torpedo onion vinaigrette
Chicha Morada
Creekstone Denver Steak
coffee rubbed, huitlacoche and maitake mille feuille
Buttered Popcorn Ice Cream
corn sugar merengue, blackberries
Specialty Corn Cocktails
Corn Bunting
mezcal, tequila, nixta corn liqueur, grapefruit, lime, soda
Buttered Corn Old Fashioned
butter-washed mellow corn whisky, bourbon, sugar, bitters
Corn Nuts
cold brew, hazelnut, corn liqueur, whipped cream
Wine
Rombauer Carneros Chardonnay
classic california chardonnay. rich, opulent, and buttery with a backbone of tropical fruit.
Domaine de la Charbonniere Vacqueyras
a blend of grenache and syrah from the northern rhone yields a dark-fruited, textured red wine with background notes of dried herbs and licorice.