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
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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
