
Bruce Kalman
Knead & Co., Los Angeles; and Union Restaurant, Pasadena, CA
Whether he’s slinging dough at his two SoCal hot spots or singing in a chef cover band called Foie Grock, Bruce Kalman’s passion for food can be seen, heard, and, of course, tasted. Join us as this Chopped champion brings his market-driven Italian cuisine to the East Coast for an early fall feast.
Menu
Hors d’Oeuvre
Duck Prosciutto with Farinata and Fig Mostarda
Beet-Cured Wild King Salmon with Fermented Carrots and Caraway on Rye Crackers
Crostini with Stracciatella and Pacific Sun Olives
Potato–Leek Agnolotti with Parmigano-Reggiano and White Truffles
Bisson Glera Vino Frizzante 2015
Dinner
Bread Service with Giardiniere and Cultured Butter
Amuse Bouche > Smoked Sturgeon–Sunchoke Hash with Corn Flan, Crème Fraîche, Passmore Ranch Caviar, and Sorrel
Erste + Neue Müller Thurgau 2015
Roasted Octopus with Koda Farms Chickpea Conserva, Preserved Lemon Yogurt, and Dukkah
Cascina Feipu Dei Massaretti Rossese 2015
Bombolotti Cacio e Pepe with 63-Degree-Celsius Egg and White Alba Truffles
Luca Faccinelli Ortensio Lando Valtellina Superiore 2011
Lamb Osso Buco with Sicilian Pistachios, Capers, Currants, Mint Gremolata, and Abruzzi Rye Berry Porridge
D.M. Project La Encantada Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012
Torta della Nonna with Santa Monica Honeycomb
La Cappuccina Arzimo 2012
Tickets to events held at the James Beard House cover the cost of food and a unique dining experience. Dinners are prepared by culinary masters from all regions of the United States and around the world. All alcoholic beverages are provided on a complimentary basis and are not included in the ticket price.