Silverlake Conservatory of Music

August 16, 2009Uncategorizeddevteam

This weekend we catered a special fundraiser for The Silverlake Conservatory of Music. The menu was vegetarian, but Matt still made it delicious for the carnivores. Just thought I’d share the menu because the next day, I am still thinking about it and wishing I had a doggie bag.

TRAY PASSED APPETIZERS

Wild Mushroom Ragu and Crispy Polenta Cake with Rocket Arugula

Cumin Carrot Agnolotti with Roasted Cauliflower and Maple Sage Brown Butter

Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho Shot with Charred Burrata and Basil and Black Olive

Twice Baked Purple Potatoes with Sweet Corn Infused Creme Fraiche

PASTA AND SALAD PLATTERS

Organic Baby Mixed Greens and Frisee with Sweet Corn, Cherry Tomatoes, Haricot Verts, Pickeled Fennel and Peppers in Sherry Vinegar and Taggesche Olive Oil

Yukon Gold Potatoes in Chianti Vinegar with Scallions and Fleur de Sel

Grilled Endive with Shaved Fennel, Feta, and Tomato Marjorham Vinaigrette

Charred Baby Leeks with Hazelnut Romesco and Peppadew Peppers

Fried Japonese Eggplant and Sweet Potatoes with Sea Salt and Chestnut Honey

Confit Baby Artichoke Lasagna “Cupcake” with Preserved Lemon, Sage, and Parmesean

RUSTIC ENTREE PLATTER

Pan Seared Black Garbanzo Bean and Sprout Piadina with Spiced Yogurt and Caramelized Squash Puree

Grilled Wild Swordfish with Lemon and Fennel Frawns, Sweet and Sour Cipolinni Onions and Salsa Verde

DESSERT

Stone Fruit Parfait with Marscarpone Cream, White Chocolate Toasts, Raspberry Merlot Sauce and Shaved Pistachios

Coffee by the Intelligensia Crew:

Guests enjoying Josh Groban singing Ave Maria.

Reflections of August 9th

August 14, 2009Silverlake Wine Tastingsdevteam

Did you miss Matt’s Corn Angolotti with Bacon and Creme Fraiche Reduction Sauce at last week’s Silverlake Wine Tasting??

That sucks for you.

The Whole Roasted Compound Butter Jidori Chicken with Cavatelli, Salami, Pea Tendrils and Red Wine Sauce wasn’t the armpit of America either.

Silverlake Wine Tasting August 9th

August 6, 2009Uncategorizeddevteam

It’s Silverlake Wine Time this Sunday, August 9th.

We won’t be doing Corn Lasagna again (that was last month’s offering), but rather Corn Agnolotti to go along with the wines from Anthony Anselmi of kermit Lynch Wines.

If you’re wondering what all the fuss is over Corn, check out my new weekly column for Food GPS called “Market Driven”, and I’ll tell you.

Silverlake Wine Tasting July 12th

July 9, 2009Silverlake Wine Tastingsdevteam

And once again, Silverlake Wine Tasting, July 12th,

this time with wine maker

Ehren Jordan Of Failla Winery.

Four Courses, Four Pours, Twenty Bucks. Reservations Required.

First Course: Chilled Hand Cut Chitarra Pasta tossed with Shaved Aged Sheeps Milk, English Peas, Braised Fennel, Opal Basil, and Pea Tendrils

Second Course: Sweet Corn and Spring Lasagne filled with a Marscarpone Leek Reduction and Grilled Speck.

At Silverlake Wine, June 28th

July 3, 2009Silverlake Wine Tastingsdevteam

And this one is from my vantage point… It was such a fun Silverlake Wine tasting!! Hope we see ya at the next one (by the way it’s July 12th, but you didn’t hear it from me, shhhhh).

@ Silverlake Wine

July 3, 2009Uncategorizeddevteam

@ Silverlake Wine, originally uploaded by type.wright.

We LOVE Maynard’s wines!!!

Silverlake Wine Tasting June 28th

June 27, 2009Silverlake Wine Tastingsdevteam

Here We Go

HERE WE GO!

Here We Go Again

Silverlake Wine Tasting

This time with Maynard James Keenan (ever heard of the band Tool?) of Caduceus-Merkin Vineyards.

Menu goes like this:

5 Wines, 4 Courses, 20 Bucks.

First Course: Butter Leaf Salad with Creme Fraich Vinagrette and Soppressata (I love this one!!!)

Cavatelli

June 16, 2009About Usdevteam

Cavatelli!

We just got a new hand-cranked (and cranky!) Cavatelli Machine special ordered from Italy.

They’re just Flour, Ricotta, and Eggs, Folks!

But they taste like Budda

in your mouth!!

Budda!!!!

Silverlake Wine Tasting June 7th

June 4, 2009Silverlake Wine Tastingsdevteam

And Again…..

This Sunday, June 7th

Silverlake Wine Tasting

4 Courses, 5 Pours, 20 Bucks.

Wines by Qupe Winery with Bob Lindquist himself working the crowd.

Menu as follows:

First Course: Handcut Chittara Pasta Salad with Buffalo Mozzarella, Thyme Oven Roasted Tomatoes, Wild Rocket Arugula, and Grilled Pancetta

Second Course: Fresh Ricotta Cavatelli with Housemade Sausage, Pencil Asparagus, Pea Tendrils and Sweet Cream Sauce

Third Course: Korubuta Short Rib Lasagne with Robiola Cheese, Spicy Cavolo Nero, and Sweet and Sour Cipolini Onions

Fourth Course: Caramel Summer Berry Shortcake with Blackberry Tarragon Sauce.

Silverlake Wine Tasting May 31st

May 28, 2009Silverlake Wine Tastingsdevteam

Hey! Hey! Hey!

Brewer-Clifton in the House!!

Brewer-Clifton in the House!!!

Silverlake Wine Tasting May 31st. Matt’s making pasta again to pair with these sumptious wines.

Four pours, Four courses, 20 Bucks.

First Course: Organic Spinach and Confit Baby Artichoke Stuffed Borsette with Parmesean Cream

Second Course: Carrot and Romanesco Lasagnette with Sage Maple Brown Butter and Burrata

Third Course: Pappardelle with Housemade Pancetta Amatriciana, Nutmeg, Ricotta Cheese and Basil Pesto

Fourth Course: Hand Rolled Potato Gnocchi with Colorado Lamb Ragu and Pistachio Gremolata or Gnocchi with Shaved Asparagus, Parmesean, Lemon, and Mint

And for those who were upset with a sweet tooth unsatisfied the last time… I’ll make some cookies.