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Day of the Dead Brunch


Margaritte Malfy and Barbara Sibley La Palapa/ NYC

On the Day of the Dead, families in Mexico lure departed spirits back for a visit with lavish banquets in their honor. At our celebration, chefs Margaritte Malfy and Barbara Sibley will delight diners—and wandering souls—with authentic Mexican delicacies from NYC’s La Palapa and their new cookbook, Antojitos!

Event Details

Sun, 11.01.2009

12:00 PM, US/Eastern

  • JBF Members $75
  • General Public $90
  • Event Location:
The Beard House
167 West 12th Street
NYC
  • Call 212.627.2308 to reserve.

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Hors d’Oeuvre

Albóndigas al Chipotle con Guacasalsa > Meatballs with Chipotle and Avocado–Tomatillo Salsa

Tacos de Pescadote La Palapa > La Palapa’s Signature Fish Tacos

Chalupas de Huitlacoche y Queso Fresco > Corn Masa Boats with Huitlacoche

Tortas de Jamón Serrano y Queso Chihuahua > Serrano Ham, Cheese, and Avocado Sandwiches on Poblano Cornbread

La Palapa’s White Hibiscus Sangria


Brunch

For the table: Traditional Day of the Dead Bread

Sopa de Calabaza con Crema y Almendras
Squash Soup with Cream and Toasted Almonds
Tequila with Chile–Tomato Chaser

Tamales de Mole Negro Oaxaqueño
Queso Oaxaca Tamales with Oaxacan-Style Black Mole
Castilla y León Riscal Tempranillo 2006

Ensaladilla de Jícama y Frutas
Jicama, Melon, and Pineapple Salad
Château Camou Flor de Guadalupe Blanc de Blancs 2005

Pata en Salsa de Higo y Chipotle
Grilled Duck Breast with Chipotle and Figs
Château Camou Flor de Guadalupe Zinfandel 2003

Casuelita de Crema de Chocolate
Mexican Chocolate Pudding
Château Camou El Gran Divino 2000

Wines generously provided by Vintage Wines, Inc.
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