Many thanks to all who came out to Whist Restaurant for Chef De Cuisine Chris Crary‘s special “Wild Game” dinner last week. It was a super fun gathering of carnivore loving pals (sorry vegans!), local chefs (who came to support) and of course Top Chef fans!
Each of his dishes were beautiful, delicious works of art, and I had a hard time deciding on my favorite game meat of the night. Congrats to Chris and his team, for executing the awesome menu.
Amuse: Octopus with Potato Gratin
First Course: Roasted Rabbit, Carrot Panna Cotta, Thai Spices, Peanut Lime
Tiny, Frenched Rabbit Lollipop
Second Course: Venison Neck & Loin, Coffee, Huckleberry Mustard, Crispy Shallot, Forest Herbs
Third Course: Boar Belly, Root Vegetable Cassoulet, Truffle, Apple Ephemere (officially my favorite!)
Fourth Course: Antelope Osso Buco, Pearled Barley, Acacia Honey, Gremolata, Goji Berry
Fifth Course: Duck Egg Flan, Wild Turkey, Cardamom Crumble, Cajeta Ice Cream
The Menu (click for larger)
Such a fun dinner! Looking forward to MORE SOON!
Location: Whist Restaurant
1819 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA
Reservations> (310) 260-7511
Price was $60 per person
Event Date: January 5th
All photos from the Wild Game Dinner on Flickr
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Check out photos from the evening: By Joann & Grace Park By Nicole
Many thanks for the press!>> L.A. Times | KCET | GrubStreet | Eater
He does indeed have game! What an amazing display of culinary prowess. It really does go to show just how simply being elected to appear on Top Chef validates your talents in the kitchen.
Loved the pictures of Chris’ food. I can almost taste it. In fact, I wish I had.
Thanks for sharing, Jo. And congratulations on a successful event. So very very proud of you.
Thanks Phil!
Fantastic!! Boar belly for sure, and I love rabbit. Wish I could have been there!
Oh, I’m still dreaming about that boar belly!
I’m hungry…