The Playground To Bring Back Omakase-Style Dinner Event--And This Time, It's Veggie-Based

By Michelle Woo Tue., May 8 2012 at 3:30 PM

Categories: Things To Look Forward To

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Frank DeLoach put on a fantastic omakase-style pop-up dinner at The Playground last month. Guests sat at the bar and watched the restaurant's inventive sous chef assemble raw creations with fish flown in from Japan that same morning. It seemed like a rare treat, but luckily for those who couldn't make it (and even those who could), he's doing it again.

Next Tuesday, May 15, DeLoach is hosting Bites: From The Garden, a multi-course dinner featuring the freshest springtime produce.

Here's a sample menu:

Eggplant Gazpacho

Coriander, Cumin, Purslane

Hen Egg

Fine Herbs, Sherry, Chicken Skin

Spring Vegetables

Country Ham, Aromatics

Asparagus

Burnt Cucumber, Olive Oil, Pork Fat

Cauliflower

Saba, Beets, Oregano

Strawberries

Simple

Jarred Dooley, The Playground's director of libations, will be pouring drinks to pair with the dishes. The night's seatings are 5:30, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Dinner is $35 per person. Email frank@playgrounddtsa.com to make reservations.

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