At sundown on Monday, March 29, at Urban Solace, chef Matt Gordon and proprietor Scott Watkins will present their second annual “Urban Seder.” Jews and gentiles will gather around the table for a lively dinner and Passover Seder, led by San Diego favorites: Sam the Cooking Guy (Sam Zien) and restaurant critic Steve Silverman. And it’s all for a good cause, as a portion of the dinner’s proceeds will benefit Jewish Family Service’s Project SARAH, supporting survivors of domestic abuse.
Sam the Cooking Guy and Steve Silverman will conduct the Seder using the Haggadah, the traditional Passover prayer book. Then mixing his signature style with time-honored recipes, Gordon will serve, family-style, dishes including chicken liver pâté, charoset, and house-made gefilte fish. The Seder will conclude with a four-course dinner paired with a selection of West Coast Wines:
First: Caramelized Fennel and Roasted Garlic Matzo Ball with Jidori Chicken Consommé
Second: Cold Smoked Char with Asparagus, Lemon, Herb Quinoa
Third: Braised Shortrib, Green Garlic Pistou, Sweet Potato-Parsnip Tzimmes
Fourth: Lemon Blackberry Cake with Basil/Mint and Cracked Almonds
Passover commemorates the Jews’ flight from Egypt over 3,000 years ago. During the Seder participants read from the Haggadah, which recounts the story of the Exodus.
The price is $90 for adults, including wine, and $75 for children. For reservations and information, please email Debi Saltzberg. Space is limited. (events@urbansolace.net, www.urbansolace.net)
