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.