Cobaya 17 - Market 17 with Chef Daniel Ramos

Many thanks to all who joined us for our first "official" foray into Broward county for a Cobaya dinner with Market 17 in Fort Lauderdale. Chef Daniel Ramos and co-owner Kirsta Grauberger put together seven courses of food and wine that literally spanned the seven continents.

You can read my recap here on Food For Thought and see the pictures in this Cobaya 17 flickr set.

Incidentally, for those keeping track (and I don't know why anyone would), we are redubbing this one "experiment #17." We've had a few events that never got numbers - PodZilla, Cobaya Gras (which, it should be noted, was in Hollywood and thus our Broward incursion was not unprecedented), Paradigm Redux - so it only seems right.

Here's the menu from the July 18, 2011 dinner with Market 17:

Asia

prawn with shrimp and pork dumpling, lemongrass prawn head broth, accompaniments of traditional ingredients

Kung Fu Girl Riesling, Washington 2009

South America

quinoa crusted Peruvian paiche, roasted garlic, amaranth, cassava purée, tapioca, salsa verde

Alma Negra Sparkling Rosé, Mendoza Argentina 2009

Australia

peppercorn grilled kangaroo filet, caramelized brioche, poached pears, broccolini, blackberry sauce

Yangarra Old Vines Grenache, McLaren Vale Australia 2007

Africa

African spiced wild boar tenderloin with gumbo braised shank, whipped peanut sauce, caramelized yams, plantain coins, kale

Spice Route Pinotage, Swartland, South Africa 2008

Europe

pheasant breast, pheasant sausage, pheasant pistachio mousseline, duchesse potato, asparagus, creme margot

Chateau Merville St. Estephe, Bordeaux, France 2005

North America

North American bison, tomato chili sauce, sweet corn, potato purée, poached fingerling potatoes

Lancaster Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, CA 2006

Antarctica

vanilla cake, meringue, candied lardo, fried raspberry coulis, chocolate and caramel ice cream

Inniskillin Vidal Icewine, VQA Niagara Peninsula, Canada 2007

cobaya experiment #14 - july 18, 2011

Quick Details:
Date: Monday, July 18, 2011.
Price: $95pp, with an optional $30 wine pairing (inclusive of tax & tip).
Start time: Likely 7:30pm.

One additional note: we're expanding our turf - this dinner will be in Fort Lauderdale.

We will do a similar routine as the last few dinners, with a drawing for seats from all requests received before midnight this Thursday July 7, and additional requests filled, if possible, in the order they're received.

Otherwise, the drill is the same as always: please send an email to request seats, and let me know how many you're requesting (use the "contact the underground" link on the right side of this page). You will be advised by Friday July 8 if the request has been confirmed. We have limited seating and while we try to accomodate everyone who is interested, that is usually not possible - most events are filled very quickly.

When your seat request has been confirmed, please book it using the PayPal link which will be set up on this page. Please do not book unless and until you've received a confirmation. When you do receive the confirmation, please book your seats through PayPal promptly.

A brief, but important, refresher course on the whole Cobaya thing: there is no "menu". There are no choices. You'll be eating what the chef chooses to make for the night. If you have food related allergies, strict dietary requirements, religious restrictions; are salt sensitive, vegetarian, pescatarian, or vegan; don't like your meat cooked medium rare, or are pregnant: this meal is probably not for you. Do not expect white-glove service. Don't ask for your sauce on the side. Just come and enjoy.

Confirmed and paid-up attendees will receive an e-mail on Friday July 15, 2011, confirming the location and other details.

As always, thank you for your interest.

FOR CONFIRMED SEAT REQUESTS ONLY:

Choose:

1 Seat w/o Wine Pairing $95.00 1 Seat with Wine Pairing $125.00

Cobaya 31 - Area 31 with Chef E. Michael Reidt

Another experiment successfully concluded, this one with Chef E. Michael Reidt of Area 31 restaurant in the Epic Hotel in downtown Miami. Recap to follow is now up at Food For Thought and from The Chowfather. My pictures are in this Cobaya 31 flickr set; there's more here from jsdonn, and another nice recap from one of our guests (also a cook at a nearby restaurant) at Lady of the Knife.

Here's the menu:

Amuse Bouche

Heirloom Tomatoes, Peaches, Flowering Basil

Roederer NV Brut Premier

Cobia Ceviche

Pressed Avocado, Puffed Rice, Granny Smith Apple, Red Pepper Sorbet

Pio Cesare Cortese di Gavi 2010

Foie Gras "Fluff"

Smoked Peach, Crispy Basil Sponge, Pineapple, Tamarind Gastrique

"Cobaya Cocktail"

Flounder

Maine Lobster, Green Asparagus, Grapefruit, Vanilla Turnips

Luca Chardonnay 2007

Diver Scallop

Crab, Farro, Chorizo, English Peas, Coconut Broth

Turkey Flats Rose 2008

Sous Vide Duck

Confit Pork Belly, Carrot, Curry, Pistachio

Bell Syrah 2007

Dark Chocolate

Truffles, Dehydrated Mousse, Yogurt, Cherry Sorbet

Lindeman's Framboise Lambic

Thanks once again to all of our guinea pigs, to Chef Reidt for putting together a great dinner, and also to Megan Ratti, general manager at Area 31, who was such a pleasure to work with and did a great job helping coordinate our event.

Cobaya Experiment #13 - Monday June 13, 2011

Quick Details:
Date: Monday, June 13, 2011.
Price: $85pp, $105pp with wine pairing (inclusive of tax & tip).
Start time: Likely 7:30pm.

Sorry once again for the short notice! We will do a similar routine as last time, with a drawing for seats from all requests received before midnight this Tuesday June 7, 2011, and additional requests filled, if possible, in the order they're received.

The drill is the same as always: please send an email to request seats (you can use the "contact the underground" link to the right). You will be advised by Wednesday June 8 if the request has been confirmed. We have limited seating and while we try to accomodate everyone who is interested, that is usually not possible - most events are filled very quickly.

When your seat request has been confirmed, please book it using the PayPal link which will be set up on the Cobaya website. Please do not book unless and until you've received a confirmation. When you do receive the confirmation, please book your seats through PayPal promptly.

A brief, but important, refresher course on the whole Cobaya thing: there is no "menu". There are no choices. You'll be eating what the chef chooses to make for the night. If you have food related allergies, strict dietary requirements, religious restrictions; are salt sensitive, vegetarian, pescatarian, or vegan; don't like your meat cooked medium rare, or are pregnant: this meal is probably not for you. Do not expect white-glove service. Don't ask for your sauce on the side. Just come and enjoy.

Confirmed and paid-up attendees will receive an e-mail on Friday June 11, 2011, confirming the location and other details.

As always, thank you for your interest.

FOR CONFIRMED SEAT REQUESTS ONLY:

Cobaya 6/13/11

1 Seat w/o Wine Pairing $85.00 1 Seat With Wine Pairing $105.00