Friendsgiving Feast By Chef Ditha Potter

A Friendsgiving Feast With an Asian Twist. A Friendsgiving feast that blends the warmth, whimsy, nostalgia, and communal spirit of a traditional Thanksgiving gathering with the bold flavors, vibrant ingredients, techniques, and culinary traditions of Asia. The experience will feature whimsical, colorful, and warmly inviting décor, creating a festive atmosphere that feels both familiar and unexpected. The meal will be served in a thoughtfully paced sequence, blending formal courses with family-style dishes to create a communal and celebratory dining experience. Guests will be welcomed with a drink and a small welcome snack, followed by a menu that explores the bold, nuanced flavors, ingredients, and culinary traditions of East and Southeast Asia through a Thanksgiving/Friendsgiving lens. Welcome Drink Golden Jamu Fresh turmeric, bright orange & tropical passion fruit a vibrant, refreshing Indonesian-inspired welcome drink with warm spice, citrus, and a touch of tropical sweetness. Welcome Bite Maple Scallion Focaccia Warm, pillowy focaccia infused with fragrant scallions and a light chili-maple glaze, topped with crispy shallot crunch and finished with flaky salt for a savory-sweet bite. Appetizer Grilled Miso-Sake Portobello Shiitake - Miso Cream · Green Bean & Crispy Shallot Crumb · Roasted Garlic-Sesame Oil·Yuzu Kosho A grilled portobello cap filled with creamy shiitake and white miso, finished with a crisp green bean, shallot crumb, roasted garlic-sesame oil, and bright yuzu kosho vinaigrette. Thanksgiving Connection: Take on the classic Thanksgiving stuffed mushroom, using earthy seasonal mushrooms, greenbeans, crispy shallots, and roasted garlic, while introducing Japanese-inspired flavors of white miso, sake, sesame, and yuzu kosho. Soup Coconut Kabocha Soup Silky kabocha and coconut soup with warm spices, roasted pepper relish, spiced coconut-seed crunch, crispy Thai basil, and flaky paratha for dipping. Thanksgiving Connection: Kabocha squash brings the familiar sweetness and comforting warmth of a traditional thanksgiving squash dish, reimagined with aromatic curry spices, coconut, roasted peppers, and Thai basil. Main Course Family Style A vibrant Southeast Asian-inspired Thanksgiving feast served communally, featuring fragrant nasi kerabu, tender Penang-style duck breast, golden mini perkedel kentang, savory belacan-style broccolini, and crispy Brussels sprouts with sriracha aioli. A bright pear and daikon acar brings freshness and acidity to balance the rich and aromatic flavors. Thanksgiving Connection: A playful reinterpretation of the traditional Thanksgiving centerpiece and abundance of side dishes, transforming familiar elements like turkey, potatoes, and roasted vegetables into a colorful Southeast Asian-inspired family-style feast. Dessert Rustic Sweet Potato Brûlée Roasted sweet potato rounds served with a silky vanilla custard brûlée and bright candied orange, balancing earthy sweetness with citrus and a crisp caramelized finish. Thanksgiving Connection: A playful, elevated take on the classic Thanksgiving sweet potato dish, celebrating roasted sweet potatoes and warm, nostalgic flavors in a refined brûlée presentation. *Please note all special dietary requests must be made either before ticket purchase or minimum 2 weeks before event date. Any requests made after the grace period mentioned may not be honored. This is a BYOB dinner.