opening night at the new kato space with the ftc crew (@rlw, @butteredwaffles, and @Bagel). Lots of “sparrows” (the notorious BHG, mei lin) and IG “peacocks” in the the house.
the following ratings are sponsored by @rlw
spiced amazake with koji, kokuto, and ginger
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torn bluefin, caramelized onion
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coal-seared japanese sea bream, black vinegar
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santa barbara uni donut, iberico ham, brown butter
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astrea kaluga caviar, dungeness crab, koji, squashini, milk bread, garlic
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the garden - a snapshot of aaron’s farm, taiwanese seasame
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egg custard, kelp vinegar, chinese chives
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local black cod, soured napa and chinese mustard, celtuce
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rice for scale
miyazaki a5 striploin, beef tendon, maitake, potato
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meiwa kumquat bingsoo, vanilla anglaise, citrus & meyer lemon syrup
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jujube, scorched rice cream, muscovado tuile, castella cake
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mignardies - coconut pandan bon bon, raspberry lychee pate de fruits, rose caramel candy
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