Urban Solace’s chef Matt Gordon has gathered a diverse group of some of San Diego’s most notable chefs, including Sean Langlais from The Oceanaire, Nathan Coulon from Quarter Kitchen, Joe Magnanelli from Cucina Urbana, and Norma Martinez from El Vitral, to create a delectable one-night-only, six-course meal that raises funds for Chef Celebration’s nonprofit culinary scholarship program. Taking place on Tuesday, May 25, reservation times are available between 5-10pm, and tickets are $65 per person (tax and gratuity not included). Space is limited. (619/295-6464, www.urbansolace.net)

 

 

 

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Amuse Bouche

Foraged Mushroom Terrine, Shaved Piave Cheese, Wild Arugula

Joe Magnanelli, Cucina Urbana

 

First

Raw Alaskan King Crab Battera, Osetra Caviar, Dashi, Ginger-Soy Reduction

Sean Langlais, The Oceanaire

 

Kobe Beef Salpicon Salad, Roasted Poblano Pepper, Avocado, Cotija Cheese Pickled Onion. Crisp Plantain Chips

Norma Martinez, El Vitral

 

Second

Crispy Buttermilk Fried Sweetbreads, Mustard Seed Jus, Pickled Greens

Matt Gordon, Urban Solace

 

Seared Dayboat Scallop, House Made Cotechino Sausage and "The Fam’s" Caponata Siciliana

Joe Magnanelli, Cucina Urbana

 

Third

Maple-Whiskey Liberty Farm’s Duck, Sweet Corn Spoon Bread, Glazed Spring Baby Carrots, Candied Duck Cracklin’

Matt Gordon, Urban Solace

 

Braised Prime Shortribs, Roasted Spring Vegetables, Smoked Potato Puree, Maple Roasted Garlic

Nathan Coulon, Quarter Kitchen

 

Parmesan Crusted Alaskan Halibut, Fava Beans, Morel Mushrooms, Ramp Pesto

Sean Langlais, The Oceanaire

 

Sweet

Select from:

Ate Con Queso Tostadas, Candied Quince & Pink Guava, Sweet Buñuelo,  Manchego Cheese Shavings, Chipotle Infused Mango Margarita Sorbet

 

Chocolate Flan, Cinnamon Crisps, Strawberry-Cucumber Relish

Norma Martinez, El Vitral

 

Mignardieses

Assorted Hand-Made Truffles, Petite Tarts, Macaroons

Nathan Coulon, Quarter Kitchen