Who: Chef Dan Moody (Peter and I first met him when he worked under the pop-up king himself, Chef Ludo Lefebvre!)
When: Feb 28 – Mar 3, 2012
Where: Batch Restaurant in Culver City
Photos below from Dan’s popular “Relate at Bistro St. Germain’s” pop-up in San Diego last year. We shared the dinner with dear friends, Julie Wolfson, Perry (my ex-husband) and his beautiful wife Karen.
2/25/2011 Relate at Bistro St. Germain’s, 1010 S Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA
Above: The surprise amuse in the spoon was “French Onion Soup”!
In bowl: Mussel Chowder, Bacon Corn Custard, Potato Foam
63 Degree Egg, Star Anise Potato Mousseline, Hedgehog Mushrooms, Duck Confit, Vadouvan Foam, Crispy Spinach
Sesame-glazed Sautéed Barramundi, Baby Bok Choy, Vanilla Sushi, Rice Creme Anglaise, Seaweed
Spiced Beef, Spinach Avocado Puree, Porcini Spaetzle, Guinness Gastrique
Above: Crispy Burgundy Escargots w Cauliflower Puree, Ancho Chili & Garlic.
On toast: Foie Gras Terrine w Olilves, Pistachios, Kumquats.
Banana Bread Pudding, Bourbon Pecan Pie, Vanilla Cognac, Cream
With Perry (left), Karen and Peter.
Dan Moody’s Popup at Batch Restaurant:
Tuesday, February 28th through Saturday, March 3.
Batch Restaurant
8631 Washington Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232
Check out the tentative menu HERE
Reservations may be made through Batch, either on the web www.batchrestaurant.com, or via phone: 310-202-8631
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More Chef Dan Moody Photos on flickr
More about my friend (& ex!) Perry in “About”