Here is the rest of the fall series. These events take place in private, intimate locations in Oakland, California. Seating is limited to 19 or 20 people and reservations are necessary as we always fill these up. World renowned musicians and 4 or 5 courses of gourmet vegan cuisine are presented. Cost is $55/person. You are welcome to bring your own alcohol or other beverages. We serve water and occasionally green or oolong teas. All food is hand crafted and prepared from local seasonally based, sustainably grown, ingredients.
The musical genres are constantly changing on this series. We have featured traditional music from Japan, China, Ireland as well as avant garde musicians from all over Europe, the US and Japan, jazz players, songwriters. The genre changes but the quality is always virtuosic!
Saturday, October 24
8 pm
Daniel Berkman - solo kora
(sold out but taking a waiting list)
first course
Pumpkin soup with pumpkin seed pesto and star anise chili oil
second course
pumpkin gnocchi with walnut sage sauce
third course
baked delicata squash stuffed with pistachios, vegetables and herbs
wild mushroom ragout
roasted brussel sprouts with yuzu
concert
Daniel Berkman - kora
dessert
buckwheat blinis stuffed with pumpkin "cream"
spiced apples
vanilla ice "cream"
toasted walnuts
Saturday, November 14, 2009
8 pm
Hafez Modirzadeh - tenor saxophone
Cornelius Duffalo - violin
a very unique combination of brilliant improvisors!!
first course
homemade socca w/ caramelized onions, sun dried tomatos and olives, hummous
second course
roasted acorn squash soup with shiso yuzu pesto
entree
basmati rice pilaf with dill, cilantro and mayacoba beans
broiled tofu marinated with pomegranate, red miso, cardamom
sauteed brocollini
fennel, carrots and pecans with maple syrup
Perfomance
Hafez Modirzadeh - winds
Cornelius Dufallo - violin
dessert
pears poached in oolong tea and vanilla beans
Fig saffron ice cream
pomegranate sauce
Saturday, November 28, 2009
8 pm
LaDonna Smith - violin
India Cooke - violin
The first ever duet performance by these 2 brilliant violin players. This is also a very rare treat for the bay area to hear LaDonna live as she has not been out here in a decade and these are her only performances while on the west coast.
(only one seat remains!)
soup
white bean with roasted kale and white miso
second course
butternut sqash risotto
sauteed chanterelles
caramelized onions
pine nuts
third course
stuffed collard roll
acorn squash puree
cranberry sauce
concert
LaDonna Smith - violin
India Cooke - violin
dessert
maple pecan pie
spiced pumpkin ice "cream"
Sunday, November 29, 2009
8 pm
LaDonna Smith - violin
India Cooke - violin
Now this wll be the second ever duet performance by these 2 brilliant violin players. This is also a very rare treat for the bay area to hear LaDonna live as she has not been out here in a decade and these are her only performances while on the west coast.
menu tba
Friday, December 11, 2009
8 pm
Kaoru Kakizakai - solo shakuhachi
Making his second appearance on the series, Kaoru san returns from Tokyo. He is one of the most in demand shakuhachi players and teachers, currently! A treat to have him return
(sold out but taking a waiting list)
first course
mixed greens with roasted beets and pumpkin with lemon poppyseed dressing
second course
pumpkin fettucini with walnut sage sauce
entree
tba
dessert
tba
Saturday, December 12, 2009
8 pm
Kaoru Kakizakai - solo shakuhachi
Since the first night that was announced filled up so quickly, we added a second night. a rare treat to hear this excellent shakuhachi player in such an intimate context
(5 seats left)
first course
latkes, Japanese style
potato pancakes with fresh wasabi, grated daikon and shoyu
rest of menu soon to come
dessert
pears poached in green tea with chocolate lava cake and chocolate pecan ice "cream"
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