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Mediterranean / Middle Eastern Organic Dinner
August 14 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$120Pop-up dinner party!
Cafe Gratitude‘s Chef Collaboration Series presents a four-course organic dinner with Chef Om and Chef Seizan Dreux Ellis!
Each dish on this exclusive menu is carefully crafted with the season’s organic produce to bring together the worlds of Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern cuisine. You will have the opportunity to meet Chef Om and Chef Seizan Dreux Ellis as they share their stories and inspirations for each course.
Uniquely curated non-alcoholic beverage & wine pairings are available for purchase at the door. Solo diners welcomed and encouraged.
$ 120 PER PERSON TICKET INCLUDES
- Four-Course Organic, Plant-based Tasting Menu (tax & gratuity included)
- $15 Gift Card, redeemable at any Café Gratitude location
BEVERAGE PAIRING ADDITIONS
- Non-Alcoholic Pairing Addition: +$35
- Wine Pairing Addition: +$45
- Available for purchase with your server
MENU
for the table
Sun Dried Black Olives in Marinade + Za’atar Roasted Almonds
orange zest, coriander
amuse bouche
Romanesco Skewers + Beet Tahini
pistachio dukkha, black sesame, chive oil
starter
Jewel Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad + Roasted Maitake Mushroom
almond ricotta, dill, mint, parsley, sorrel, radicchio, pomegranate, pickled raisins, rose za’atar
entrée
Lentil Walnut & Eggplant Moussaka + Grilled Artichoke
tomatoes, zucchini, mashed potatoes, cashew bechamel, caper lemon creamy sauce
dolce
Mango Lime Cheesecake
date, oat & almond crust, mint
CHEF COLLABORATION SERIES
Chef Collaboration Dinners celebrate the art of cooking and passion for plant-based cuisine. Whether you’re a foodie, a plant-based enthusiast, or just looking for an enjoyable evening out, this dinner is not to be missed!
WHO IS CHEF OM?
Om Rishikesh is a former monk, meditation mentor and founder/executive chef of Cooking with Om, an Ayurvedic plant-based meal delivery service in Los Angeles. His passion for cooking and the healing powers of plants transformed his way of understanding of nourishment and healing. Om teaches his students how to connect with the powerful medicines Mother Nature gives us through plant medicines, the ancient science of Ayurveda and meditative intentional cooking.
SEIZAN DREUX ELLIS
Executive Chef of Cafe Gratitude in Southern California who oversees the culinary direction and development at all the Cafe Gratitude restaurants in Southern California.