TheBareTable, created by Florencia Minniti present:
"Dinner in Caracas”...
one time only"mano a mano" sit down dinner session between NY based Venezuelan Chefs Maria Laura Quintero and Clarisa Penzini.
Saturday, May 13th doors open at 9pm
“La tradición es aquella costumbre que las personas repiten con frecuencia dentro de un marco histórico, geográfico y de tiempo determinado”.
In “Dinner in Caracas” these female culinary leaders, will revive four of their favorite dishes, from traditional colonial “Mantuana” food recipes, to classic Venezuelan favorites. Both Chefs will evoke the colors, aromas, flavors and textures of their upbringing and culture yet utilizing seasonal and local ingredients, and giving each dish their own modernistic staple. As a result, they will strive to maintain their homeland traditions alive and consequently bring to each diner the possibility of enjoying dishes imprinted in their taste memory. Like in Danish film Babette’s Feast, to bring a mood where “old wrongs are forgotten, ancient loves are rekindled, and a mystical redemption of the human spirit settles over the table”
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| Photo by Fernando Sandoval |
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to "Fundación Comparte por una vida", a non-for-profit organization currently helping Children Hospitals in Venezuela by sending basic needs like formula, dippers and baby bottles to their children. For more information about Fundación Comparte por una vida or to get involved, please visit their Facebook page: Comparte por una vida. #comparteporunavida @comparteporunavida.
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Chef Clarisa Penzini
Photo by Ricardo Picón
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“Mi propuesta es un acto de memoria en donde cada plato quiere evocar y reconstruir un pedazo de la cultura que somos” - Clarisa Penzini.
ABOUT CHEF CLARISA
PENZINI: Born in Caracas, Venezuela. Graduated at The International Culinary Center (former French Culinary Institute) in New York City, Clarisa Penzini dedicated her career to the Pastry Arts, running her private wedding cake business and pastry shop “Canela Dulce y Salado” for almost ten years in Caracas.Moving back to New York in 2010 she started a private catering company and in 2013 opened up, in partnership with her husband Ricardo Picón, "The Sandwich Shop"Restaurant operating in Williamsburg, Brooklyn . She is also a published author with three cooking books by Ediciones B,
Cocina Sana (2008), Postres Sencillamente Modernos (2008) and Cocinar y Celebrar (2012).
"For this dinner, I pay tribute to my culture, to the country were I was born and raised. Venezuela, filled with contrasts, mixtures, and a richness in flavors originated from the cultural multiplicity that founded us, that constructed us as a nation.
"My proposal is mainly a “menú Caraqueño” where sweet and salty flavors co-exists freely in the same dish, with typical indigenous, African and European ingredients. Elaborated from a rather classical perspective, the dishes I chose for this occasion are more related to family gatherings that take place around the table in Caracas. These dishes range from a Colonial period to the 60’s and 70’s. I here propose an act of memory, in which each dish strives to evoke and reconstruct a piece of our culture", Chef Clarisa Penzini
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"Arepitas con Chicharron" by
Chef Maria Laura Quintero.
Photo by Suzi Sadler
www.SuziSadler.com
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"Ramps with Aji Dulce Mole" by Chef Luis Herrera
Photo by Suzi Sadler, www.SuziSadler.com |
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"Merengón de Rhubarb" by Chef Luis Herrera.
Photo by Suzi Sadler, www.SuziSadler.com
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ABOUT CHEF MARIA LAURA QUINTERO:
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| Chef Maria Laura Quintero, Photo by Fernando Sandoval |
“there is no doubt in my heart we will succeed as a Nation..."
Born in Caracas Venezuela, Executive Chef Maria Laura Quintero started her culinary career under Chef Helena Ibarra’s mentorship. Chef Maria Laura obtained her Culinary Arts Diploma at The Institute of Culinary Education of New York and is a Certified Health Coach from The Institute of Integrative Nutrition of New York. Upon moving to Armenia, New York in 2009, she started a private catering business, providing fresh vegetables and fruit from her own organic vegetable garden. In 2013, her passion to continue sharing well-made, sustainable food led to the creation of MuchaChula Boutique Catering with long-time friend and business partner Florencia Minniti
"I here offer in each bite a portion of whom I have become as an individual, as a citizen of the world, and as a woman. And Venezuela was the beginning of it all: the knowledge that grounded me and defined my flavors. For the most part I owe my success to the ones who formed me over there. In the current times, I feel a little broken, my hometown is falling apart, but I know who we are, and what we are capable of doing; there is no doubt in my heart we will succeed as a Nation.. Come and share a magical evening with us. Es urgente ser feliz” Chef Maria Laura Quintero.
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TheBareTable: artwork by Alois Kronschlaeger.
Photo by Alois Kronschlaeger
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The Menu:
"Dinner in Caracas"
By Chef Clarisa Penzini
For the table:
Toasted Casava Bread
with "guasacaca", hot sauce and "Nata"
Mains:
Chupín de camarones
Shrimp Shooters garnished with cilantro & avocado
Quesillo de queso blanco
Savory Custard with tomato velouté, crispy pancetta
Polvorosa de pollo Caraqueña
Caracas Classic Chicken Pot Pie, micro green salad
Desserts:
Mostachon de chocolate y avellanas
with mixed berry Coulis
Tarta de mango caramelizado con crema inglesa
Caramelized Mango Tart with Creme Anglaise
By Chef Maria Laura Quintero
Amuse bouche:
Delicate and creamy sea urchin on a “nest” of soba noodles
dressed with sesame oil/ponzu/soy sauce,
topped with preserved lemon, sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds
Mains:
Grilled asparagus and smoked trout warm salad
poached egg, saffron “beurre blanc"
Hallaquita de platano rellena de “morels” y ajo porro silvestre con Mole de cafe
Sweet plantain “Venezuelan tamale”
stuffed with morels and ramps on a bed of Mexican style mole sauce with coffee.
“Dinner in Caracas”
Saturday, May 13, one time only event at TheBareTable featuring Venezuelan Chefs Clarisa Penzini and Maria Laura Quintero.
Doors open at 9 pm, sit down dinner will start promptly at 9:30pm.
Location: Williamsburg, Brooklyn (location will be disclosed after booking your seat).
$120/per guest. (Ticket includes welcome cocktails, bottomless wine; exclusive 8 course "mano a mano" dinner by 2 remarkable NYC based Chefs, and a 12% donation to Fundación Comparte por una Vida).
Don Picón will musicalize the event | www.piconphoto.com
To reserve your spot please go to: www.Venmo.com/TheBareTable
(Indicate your full name and email of all guests attending. We will send a confirmation and instructions via email as soon as we receive your payment.
Once purchased, tickets are non-refundable.
We are looking forwards to being your host at our next orchestrated “gourmet experience” adventure: "Dinner in Caracas"
We want YOU at TheBareTable, are you in?
Stay always hungry,
Florencia Minniti | Event Creator & Producer
Maria Laura Quintero | Executive Chef
Clarissa Penzini | Guest Chef
Alois Kronschaleger | Artist in Residence
Sensi Quintero | Graphic Designer
