“Romancing the Kitchen” was our second annual dining experience we hosted with Mama’s Kitchen.
The purpose of this event is to bring new people and potential donors into the space of Mama’s Kitchen to meet the faces and learn about the mission. Dining Details and a host of other wonderful vendors transform the industrial, raw warehouse and kitchen into an elegant dining room. We give a “sneak peak” of the actual harshness and primitive state of the kitchen by covering only half of the surroundings.
Dining Details provides the food and demonstrations. This year, our focus was on aphrodisiacs, or foods of love in folklore. Each course was filled with aphrodisiacs, and we discussed why each ingredient was considered as such. The guests really seemed to get a kick out of the topic of discussion.
We teamed up with Amber Regan, of Torrey Wines, who led the wine pairing and education, as well as secured the generous wine donations. Other gracious hosts included Jess and John Gillon of Events by Design, who managed the event set up, operations, lighting and sound. Concepts Event Design did the gorgeous linens, chairs, draping, and lighting. Dawn with Embellishmint really wowed the guests with her AMAZING centerpieces. The food was donated by Specialty Produce, Catalina Offshore Products, and Brandt Beef. Thank goodness for TK&A providing all of our dinnerware and service- they carried out our food perfectly with style and grace! The musical entertainment was David Patrone, the most charismatic crooner in San Diego, see him at Prohibition every weekend for a real treat! David Wasserman provided his orgasmic coffee to follow suit with the aphrodisiac theme, giving a great end to the evening. While the entire night was captured by the amazing photography work of Sean Capshaw of Resolusean. .
It was a very successful evening- not only did we raise about $14,000, but we introduced a lot of great new people to the organization. We are confident that many of them continue to support Mama’s throughout the year, after such a warm and tasty welcome!
The menu was this…
Passed Apps
Blini with Artichoke Mousse and Smoked Salmon, Chives, Lemon Zest, Caper Vinaigrette
Strawberry Confetti with Basil, Brie, Balsamic Reduction on Herb Toasts
Fortunato Sparkling Wine
Amuse Bouche
Lobster Bruschetta with Caviar on Chinese Spoons over Rosemary Sea Salt
“X” Chardonnay, Carneros
Salad
Grilled Asparagus Salad with Roasted Fennel, Citrus Mustard Vinaigrette, Shaved Pecorino
Bliss Sauvignon Blanc, Mendocino
Entree
Filet Medallion with Ancho Chile Chocolate Fig Glaze, Shrimp Skewer with Caramelized Leeks and Black Truffle Butter, Sunchoke Parsnip Puree
i
Brutocoa Merlot, Mendocino
ii
Cana Proprietarty Estate Red Blend, Contra Costa
Dessert
Butterscotch Pot De Creme with Gingered Cream and Chocolate Dipped Toffee
Brutocoa Port
A few photos from the evening…. (more will be posted on our fan page and flicker site, shortly!) BIG THANKS to Sean Capshaw for the incredible shots.
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