Events / Dinner

Heritage: East Asian Culinary Tour

Thu, June 06, 2019

7:00 PM
The Beard House
Member Price: $140 Public Price: $180 Phone: 212.627.2308
Cancellation and Food Allergy Policy

Sabrina Medora

Founder, Un-Plated Food Magazine

Scott Drewno

CHIKO, Washington, D.C.

Danny Lee

CHIKO, Washington, D.C.

JBF AWARD WINNER

Masako Morishita

Otabe, Washington D.C.

Judy Ni

Bao.logy, Philadelphia

Lucas Sin

Junzi, NYC and New Haven, CT

Nicholas Tang

DBGB, Washington D.C.

Andy Tessier

Bao.logy, Philadelphia

Prepare to explore the diversity of Asian cuisine as six outstanding chefs take you on a tour of their heritages and upbringing. Presented in collaboration with Un-Plated, a food magazine created by Sabrina Medora, this dinner will remind you that it's not just about what's on the plate...it's about the people who got it there. 

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Menu

Hors d’Oeuvre

Taiwan > Fried Popcorn Chicken with Thai Basil and Lemon Aïoli

Korea > Anju Beef Tartare with Sesame Dressing, Asian Pears, Spiced Basil Seeds, and Lotus Crisps

Japan > Arancini

Boba Tea Cocktail

Dinner

Korea and China > Assorted Banchan with Turmeric-Pickled Daikon, Napa Cabbage Kimchi, Korean Potato Salad, Shredded Bellflower Root, Soy-Braised Lotus Root, and Spicy Sichuan Vegetables

Hong Kong > Egg Drop Wonton Soup with Chicken–Chinese Celery Wontons, Superior Stock, and Ginko Vinegar

Japan > Okonomiyaki with Sliced Pork Belly, Sticky Potato, Shredded Cabbage, and Egg; and Kinpira with Carrots, Daikon, Soy, and Mirin

Singapore > Black Pepper Maryland Softshell Crab with Four-Pepper Sauce, Cognac, and Steamed Rice

Taiwan > Pork Three Ways with Suckling Pig, Taiwanese Sausage, and Zong Zi

Singapore > Kaya Ice Cream Sandwich with Pandan Custard, Gula Jawa, and Rainbow Bread

Hong Kong > Almond Junket Palate Cleanser with Almond Tofu, Almond Cream, and Blistered Kumquat

A selection of fine wines will be served with this menu.

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