Dinners at Marla Bakery, Presented by Yugen

Here is an interesting popup in San Francisco, at the Marla Bakery.


Dinners at Marla Bakery, Presented by Yugen  

• Venue address: Marla Bakery, 3619 Balboa St (at 37th St), San Francisco, CA 94121 (Outer Richmond)
• Monday January 11th & 25th, 2016 at 6:30pm
• Event price: $94.40, ticket entry only. 22 seats available both nights
• Website: http://dasbaumpallen.wix.com/yugen#!victual/c1t7k
• Tickets available via http://dasbaumpallen.wix.com/yugen#!contact/c24vq

Nato Inclinato: A Chinese Italian Dinner

"going to italian restaurants i have always wished i had brought with me a pair of chopsticks to eat the pasta dishes the way i would noodles. this memory of wanting was the birth of “nato inclinato”, which translates to born slanted.

the arrangements meld chinese and italian flavors, textures, and aesthetics by using their ingredients interchangeably. conceptually, they feel and taste as if they are cut from the same cloth. Hence, nato inclinato, the imagination of what dishes would come out of a complete amalgamation of the two cultures."

arrangements:
1_ MOUSSE and MELON
parmigiano reggiano, silken tofu, melon, prosciutto

two_ POTSTICKER
butternut squash, water chestnut, ricotta salata, cavalo nero, grappa

three_TANG YUAN
nian gao, mozzarella di bufala, tomato broth, basil, olive oil

four_ANIMELLE
sweetbreads, xo sauce, lotus root, xo sauce, pea

five_PORCHETTA
siu mai, pig, fennel, mustard, chicharron, sage, black vinegar, burro marrone

six_MAPO GARGANELLI
lamb, szechuan peppercorns, tarragon, foo yee, chives

seven_RISOTTO
carnaroli, salt pork, shaoxing wine, scallion, blackpepper, fried garlic, bottarga

8_SEMIFREDDO & tea
squid ink, red bean, tapioca pearls, soy milk, five spice & puer

Pop-up Playbook from Eventbrite

Our good friends at Culintro have brought to our attention that our great friends at Eventbrite (which we use for all of our direct event ticket sales), have created a nice how-to for restaurants and bars considering holding their own pop-up event.

The compilation is called the Pop-up Playbook, and collects the advice of several experts for you to use. (BTW, they did not call on us, which is of course an oversight).

It also includes Toolkit to help you organize your popup event, such as this Popup Report on 'experiential dining.'

To view the Eventbrite Pop-up Playbook, go here.

Ceviche Project Pop Up Dinner Series in Los Angeles

 

Travelers visiting Los Angeles this summer and fall are in for a culinary experience.

 The Ceviche Project and DeLeón Tequila are coming to Skybar at Mondrian for a 5-part dinner series featuring 5-course seafood pop-up dinner and handcrafted cocktail pairings, taking place from Thursday, June 25^th throughout July 23, August 20, September 24 and October 22. Tickets for these affairs are available at http://cevicheproject.nightout.com.

The Ceviche Project is a pop-up culinary and cultural experience that brings together people, music, and Michelin star restaurant–caliber ingredients in a communal and one-of-a-kind dining experience that features innovative takes and artful, never-repeated seafood dishes. The Ceviche Project, DeLeón Tequila, and Skybar at Mondrian are teaming up to showcase Founder Octavio Olivas' varied experiments with ceviche and its many variations, as well as tiraditos, oysters on the half-shell, and crudo preparations: featuring fresh and premium offerings from fish and farmers markets alike.

While guests can expect culinary delights to be the centerpiece of their experience, Ceviche Project is a true celebration of all things summer in Los Angeles: one that brings together a unique mix of in-the-know locals and chic vacationers looking for something new and exciting to share during dinnertime.

Each dinner will kick off with DeLeón Tequila tasting followed by dinner featuring five new dishes paired with handcrafted cocktails from DeLeón, so each dinner is unique. Guests will eat, drink, converse, laugh, dance, learn, and engage, and Olivas will share stories about the origin and inspiration of each dish and paired cocktails. http://www.cevicheproject.com 

 

Gas Station Restaurants and Popups

The Washington Post recently published an article by Astrid Riecken about the rise in quality dining establishments popping up at gas stations on the East Coast. The reasons are that the flow of people is constant, they are usually hungry, and the venue is pretty cheap to lease.

One blogger has taken this as a new hobby:

Al Hebert, a medical journalist who blogs at GasStationGourmet.com about his eating adventures, once ate Cornish hen prepared by a classically trained chef in a Chevron station. “The average person just fills up their tank, pays with a credit card and drives off,” Hebert said. “But if you just walk a few feet from the pump to the store, you might discover one of the best eating experiences of your life.”

Here's a video about a food truck that not only is a popup at one gas station, but is planning on being a permanent fixture there and at gas stations across the region.

TV Celeb Chef Bobby Bognar Max Oyster Popup Dinner

Celebrity Chef Bobby Bognar (of TV's "Food Tech" fame) and his wife Chef Mayet Cristobel are preparing a multiple course family style meal featuring lots of seafood at Bobby's place, "The Point" in Culver City (LA).

The name of the dinner is the Max Oyster Popup and takes place on July 26, 7mp.

Says Bobby,

"We have 60 seats available, all at 7pm on Saturday, July 26, 2014. Reservations required. $50 per person, exclusive of beverages, tax, and tip. To make reservations, please email the name of the party, number in the party, and a cell phone number to us '@thepointculvercity.com', and we will confirm."

The menu is quite tantalizing:

Bastille Day Weekend Popup Dinners at Rigolo

IN HONOR OF BASTILLE DAY (Monday July 14), TasteTV has partnered with Rigolo Cafe in San Francisco for a special Prix Fixe menu promotion for 2.

This is good for Saturday July 12th through Monday July 14th 
"Bastille Day Weekend Popup Dinners at Rigolo, presented by  TasteTV"

4 Course Meal - $40 for 2 persons

Course 1: Nouvelle Mixed Green Salade, with Champagne Vinaigrette
Course 2: Cup of Soupe du Jour
Course 3: Choice between Entrees - 

• A) Steaks Frites - 
Cast iron grilled hangar steak with pomme frites 

• B) Roasted Chicken - 
All natural 1/2 roasted chicken with truffle mashed potatoes, haricots verts and garlic jus

• C) Seared Salmon - 
Served with crispy polenta cakes, roasted vegetables and beurre blanc

• D) Ratatouille - Classic French vegetable stew with with crispy polenta cakes

Course 4: "Let them Eat Cake" Warm Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce

PLUS: 1 Complimentary Glass of Wine (white or red) per person

Note: Must be over 21 for glass of wine. No menu substitutions. No refunds for non-use after dates of promotion have expired. 

To reserve this package, go here 

www.TasteTV.com  

Rigolo Cafe
3465 California Street 
(in Laurel Village) 
San Francisco, CA 94118 

ZOETIC Pop-Up Dinner: Vegan Dinner Series in Venice Beach

An upcoming Raw-Vegan Pop-Up Dinner in Venice Beach, CA on May 22nd. This is the first dinner by ZOETIC which was an extremely popular dinner series in Detroit that went by the name of Chartreuse. Only 18 seats are available for this dinner.

Zoetic Supperclub

ZOETIC - formerly known as Chartreuse - a wildly popular vegan pop-up dinner series in Detroit heads to Los Angeles by way of Chef Corinne Rice. Zoetic will offer a 4-course meal and live music at various locations throughout Los Angeles. All dinners will include locally sourced ingredients specific to the region. The first Los Angeles event will be held on Thursday, May 22nd at the G2 Gallery in Venice Beach. Only 18 seats are available for this dinner so don't hesitate. 

If this date doesn't fit into your schedule, tickets are on sale for the July 26th dinner at C.A.V.E. Gallery.

MENU
first | purple carrots. peas. brussel chips. avocado cream. mint. basil. black sesame foam   
second | hazelnut chaga cream soup. ginger harissa oil. pickled chamomile. nasturcium. 
third | brassicas. saffron coconut curry. cilantro pesto. grapes. 
fourth | Mexican red velvet custard. pistachio pastry. reishi chocolate sauce. smoked salt 


Beverages  filtered water, BYOW

What: ZOETIC Pop-Up Dinner

Where: G2 Gallery - 1503 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice Beach, CA 90291

When: Thursday, May 22nd, 8pm

Tickets: Only 18 seats available. Get your seat here.

About Corinne Rice

Corinne Rice graduated from Matthew Kenney Academy, deemed one of the best raw culinary schools in the world. She started Chartreuse- a traveling, raw-vegan restaurant in February of 2012. With Chartreuse, she popped up all over the city of Detroit at art galleries, historical buildings, and urban farms. The dinners featured local artists and live music, and the menus (all four course, organic, mostly heirloom, and soy and gluten free) were all different and completely based around what produce was available from urban farms within Detroit's city limits. In Detroit, Corinne is a local celebrity. She has prepared six-course meals for up to 75 people at a time and was the executive chef for David "Avocado" Wolf's birthday dinner in 2011. During the spring of 2013, Rice relocated to Venice, CA, where she started ZOETIC, a spin-off of Chartreuse. 

In the kitchen, Corinne prepares organic, plant-based fare with a focus on sourcing locally and creating seasonal dishes. She uses only the finest quality ingredients that are gluten- and soy-free, and whenever possible she uses heirloom varieties. She believes in taking care of our bodies now, by nourishing them with the foods and herbs they need, so that each and every body will be able to live a long, healthy life- one that is filled with joy and happiness.

CHARTREUSE VIDEO

Upcoming: Wander, Bolete, and Zou Bisou Bisou Pop-Up Dinners

Popup Event news via our friends at Flavorpill.com:


Wander Pop-Up Dinner w/ Chef Dante Cecchini
Tuesday, April 29 6pm, 8:30pm
Hillside Supper Club (300 Precita Avenue, San Francisco, CA, United States)

"Chef Dante Nicholas Cecchini of Mission Bay’s Marlowe, listed by SF Gate as one of the “Rising Star Chefs” of 2014, presents this four course tasting menu pop-up at the Hillside Supper Club."



Bolete Pop-up Dinner w/ Chef Aaron Martinez
Monday, April 28 5:30pm, 8:30pm
20th Century Cafe (198 Gough Street, San Francisco, CA, United States)

"Chef Aaron Martinez of Oakland’s Michelin starred Commis presents this five course pop-up dinner at 20th Century Cafe. Martinez is one of the rising stars of local cuisine: before making his way over the East Bay, the chef cut his chops at Quince, Addison in San Diego, and Belgium’s In de Wulf."

Zou Bisou Bisou: A French & Vietnamese Pop-Up Dinner
Friday, May 2 7:30pm – 10:30pm
Bicycle Banh Mi Pop-Up (1555 Burke Avenue, San Francisco, CA, United States)

"The mother and daughter team behind Bicycle Bánh Mì are teaming up with Lotus Eater SF for this one night only pop-up dinner in the Bayview."

Upcoming: Taiwanese Pop-Up Dinner event with Seattle True Foodies

Meetup Group Seattle True Foodies will be attending a Taiwanese Pop-Up Dinner event. More details about the event and the Meetup group here.

Sunday, April 27, 2014
6:00 PM


Bloom Restaurant
5410 17th Ave Nw, Seattle, WA

Description (per Organizer):
Pop-up restaurants make a debut at some local establishments. These one-night-stand restaurants take the cuisine in a decidedly different direction than what you usually would find at the address. The plating is less fussy, the cooking more like your grandma's.


Our very own event organizer Olive also happens to be a very talented chef, as some members have tasted her wonderful dishes during many potluck meals. Her style of cuisine is modern International with an Asian twist. Recently, she decided to further develop her culinary passion from "CookingDolls":  a private chef service and invitation only Dining Club.  And now we're pleased to announce that she is hosting her first ever pop-up dinner event!

Cooking Dolls Pop-Up Dinner at Bloom Restaurant in Seattle (Ballard)

Signature Dishes of Taiwan

"Come enjoy an evening exploring the delightful tastes of Taiwan, served with a modern twist. I would like to share some very-close-to-my heart family recipes with you, many from my childhood. "

Menu:

Liang Mein 
Chilled noodles with sesame dressing served with spicy fresh pickled cucumbers

Senbeiji (Three Cup Chicken)
Diced organic chicken, sautéed in sesame oil, glazed with caramelized ginger, rice wine, soy sauce, and fresh basil

Taiwanese-style Risotto
Savory shrimp and scallop sauce, combined with finely minced Shitake mushroom, shallot, and fresh garlic. Mixed with sweet rice and steamed with bamboo leaves. Topped with crispy taro root

Classic Luffa
Stir-fried Luffa, with garlic oil, crispy shallot, scallion and a hint of fermented tofu

Dessert

Tropical Fruit Panna-Cotta - Made with fresh mango and coconut cream. Topped with watermelon, pineapple and mint salsa

Beverages (alcoholic and not alcoholic) are being sold separately by Bloom Restaurant. Participants will be ask to pay Bloom separately at the end of the event

Presented by Cooking Dolls

http://www.cookingdolls.com/
*****

Your RSVP spot is not guaranteed unless you purchase a ticket from Brown Paper Tickets. Here is a link to the event:

http://cookingdolls.bpt.me/

The price for this multi-course dinner is $40.00 ($42.39 w/service fee).

Whisk Pop-up in Boston

Whisk Pop-up in Boston is planning popping up their planned popup restaurant in various locations over consecutive six month periods.

Per the Zagat blog

Owners Phillip Kruta and Jeremy Kean, Zagat 30 Under 30 honorees, plan to hop throughout city neighborhoods by setting up shop (or rather, kitchen) for six months at a time before moving on to the next spot...
Currently Tickets are $100 (available here for the most recent event) and help support Whisk’s student chefs, who are learning the ropes of the kitchen through a transitional employment program that takes them from correctional facilities to a culinary career.

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Zoetic Cuisine plans 3 Pop-up dinners in Los Angeles

Los Angeles based Zoetic Cuisine Pop-up has three popup dinners planned this summer, three saturdays in a row, with the same style of cuisine but in different locations, with different, artists, and different musicians. Founded by Corrine Rice, Zoetic Cuisine is Organic, vegan fare, with a focus on raw food and sourcing locally.


Zoetic Cuisine will be popping up July 20th, 27th and August 3rd at various locations throughout the Los Angeles area. Each dinner will be four courses, raw-vegan, 95% local and 100% Organic. Along with the innovative cuisine, there will be live music and visual art. All events are BYOW and limited to just 30 guests. Tickets are required.

For all the details, including menus and locations and to reserve your seat, please visit http://www.zoeticcuisine.com/. A sample menu from the July 20th event is as follows:

Location: CB1 Gallery


menu

• smoked zucchini rounds
• "parmesan"
• basil chimichurri
• walnut oil

• mixed greens 
• French green beans
• slivered almonds
• black olives
• parsley
• shallot vinaigrette

• eggplant wrapped asparagus
• lemongrass and chervil "alfredo"
• crispy onions

• blueberry-peach tart
• cashew cookie crust
• lavender "sour cream"
• plum compote

Starfire water
BYOW

Artist
Osvaldo Trujillo
(Ancient Future)

Musician
Kristi Bride