At its core, FED is all about authenticity -- starting with my own. It's how I find and best express my authenticity as a host and a chef. It's how I'm in my zone. And I seek to enable the FED talkers to do the same as they are sharing their inspiring stories and wisdom. Just as importantly, I hope my guests will come to the table with the values of inquiry, community, and respect, to make it their own journey and add value simply by being themselves.
That's why I am super-excited about the next FED, dedicated to the topic of authenticity and its translation into music. Meg Okura, world-class "queen of chamber jazz," and guitarist and singer Zen Anton will explore how one goes about accomplishing musical authenticity -- both in talks and through intimate performances of their inspirationally unique music. And of course I will explore it through related food!
The menu for the evening will salute the heritages from which our speakers hail and the flavors of their musical and personal expressions. Meg is originally from Japan and her journey led her to Judaism -- this FED on January 17th actually is a special date for her, as it marks the anniversary of her conversion! So I am developing my own brand of Asian-Jewish fusion cuisine for the first course and soup. Zen's background includes Haitian and Dominican roots, and he will be performing songs including "Sea Monkey" -- which made me think of Caribbean food and the beach -- and "I'm Not Bitter" -- which clearly is all about bittersweet and other forms of fudge.
Here is the full menu:
First Course
Jewshi - sushi with lox, cream cheese and caper mayo
Mint and ginger cabbage slaw
Grilled vegetable kabobs with Asian tahini
Cold sesame noodles, Jewish style
Soup
Asian-Jewish vegetarian matzoh ball soup with shiitake mushrooms
Main Course
Grilled pineapple and corn avocado salad
Blackened salmon, roasted yam puree with brown butter
Coconut rice with black beans and fried plantains
Tropical coconut loaf
Dessert
Medley of Innovative Fudges
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That's why I am super-excited about the next FED, dedicated to the topic of authenticity and its translation into music. Meg Okura, world-class "queen of chamber jazz," and guitarist and singer Zen Anton will explore how one goes about accomplishing musical authenticity -- both in talks and through intimate performances of their inspirationally unique music. And of course I will explore it through related food!
The menu for the evening will salute the heritages from which our speakers hail and the flavors of their musical and personal expressions. Meg is originally from Japan and her journey led her to Judaism -- this FED on January 17th actually is a special date for her, as it marks the anniversary of her conversion! So I am developing my own brand of Asian-Jewish fusion cuisine for the first course and soup. Zen's background includes Haitian and Dominican roots, and he will be performing songs including "Sea Monkey" -- which made me think of Caribbean food and the beach -- and "I'm Not Bitter" -- which clearly is all about bittersweet and other forms of fudge.
Here is the full menu:
First Course
Jewshi - sushi with lox, cream cheese and caper mayo
Mint and ginger cabbage slaw
Grilled vegetable kabobs with Asian tahini
Cold sesame noodles, Jewish style
Soup
Asian-Jewish vegetarian matzoh ball soup with shiitake mushrooms
Main Course
Grilled pineapple and corn avocado salad
Blackened salmon, roasted yam puree with brown butter
Coconut rice with black beans and fried plantains
Tropical coconut loaf
Dessert
Medley of Innovative Fudges
RSVP here!