This was a true labor of love! When our Executive Chef Colleen created our newest seasonal menu, we felt compelled to showcase the Autumn Menu in a fun and unique way. There are rare opportunities for us to get some of our media partners & influencers together to taste our food, so, a wonderful pop-up dinner came to mind. We first reached out to our friends, Beijos Events (event designers extraordinaire) to design the dinner. Then, we decided on the perfect venue, one of our favorite places, Cooks Chapel in Anaheim’s Packinghouse. Here is the menu from the evening:
Tray Passed Hors d’Oeuvres
Duck Confit, Kataifi, Fig Compote, Thyme
Sweet Potato Biscuit, Pomegranate Pulled Pork, Aged Cheddar, Pickled Red Onion
Lobster, Forbidden Rice, Coconut, Basil
Cheddar Soup, Mini Pretzel Bread Bowl
Small Plate
Butternut Squash Pasta, Brown Butter Beurre Monte, Apples, Bacon, Caramelized Squash, Sage
First Course
Burrata Fig Salad, Frisee, Red Oak Lettuce, Fig, Burrata, Basil, Truffle Vinaigrette
Entree Course
Pan Roasted Petite Tender, Cranberry Demi with Spiced Sweet Potato Puree, Shaved Brussels Sprouts
Grilled Pork Tomahawk, Bourbon Jus with Aged Cheddar Polenta, Pancetta, Sage, Pickled Apple Slaw
Cauliflower, Brown Butter, Marcona Almonds, Petite Herb Salad, Anchovy Crumb
Dessert Course
Pumpkin Whoopie Pie, Dark Chocolate Ganache
And a bit more to share:
Vendor Love:
Concept/Catering/Bar Service: COLETTE’S CATERING & EVENTS | Styling/Design: BEIJOS EVENTS | Venue/ Tables & Chairs: COOK’S CHAPEL Wine: ONE HOPE Photography: EVA MARIE PHOTO | Specialty Rentals: ADORE FOLKLORE | Floral Design: URBAN GARDENER | Signage: POPPYJACK SHOP
