Chef's Dinner Series Presents... Mariana Lopera Castilla

132 Mulberry Street, No. 502, New York, NY 10013

This  dinner event is one of a series featuring up-and-coming chefs in the New York City area who offer innovative approaches to multi-course dining experiences. The venue is a special place, too; Chef's Dinner Table is a private culinary salon tucked away in a downtown NYC loft offering the ultimate experience in luxury private dining.

Please consider joining us for this special evening of fine dining and intimate conversation featuring a curated 4-course tasting menu focusing on the cuisine of Colombia, professionally paired with exquisite wines.  The evening will begin with passed canapes and end with the traditional digestivo of Aguardiente.  The ubiquitous Colombian coffee will be paired with pastries in our lounge area, accompanied by a musical playlist designed by the chef.

Note: all food, drink and gratuities are included with your ticket purchase, so you don't need to worry about settling a bill at the end of the night.

THE MENU

Canapés:

Enyucao~ yuca cake, corn, quesito and peppers

Empanada of pork belly and plantain

Carimañola~ cassava fritter with mozzarella

Amuse Bouche:

Arepa, trout tartar, trout caviar, cilantro

1st Course:

Tamal, mushrooms, beans salad, corn foam

2nd Course:

Coconut rice, plantain, shrimp, coconut, and bisque essence 

3rd course:

Slow cooked beef, lardo, yuca chorizo puree, espresso and tamarind sauce

Dessert:

Tree tomato tart with queso gelato

Digestivos:

Almojabanas bread with guava bocadillo, aguardiente, and Colombian coffee

ABOUT THE CHEF

Mariana Lopera Castilla is a Colombian-born chef who has spent the past decade traveling the world’s finest kitchens to develop her own truly unique multi-cultural cuisine. After years of working in kitchens throughout Colombia and then training in a Michelin-starred restaurant in Barcelona, Mariana returned to Medellín where she started working in a World’s 50 Best kitchen before opening new restaurants back in her home city.   Mariana has a deep connection to her Colombian culture and is proud to be one of the few New York City chefs representing it through a modern lens.   In addition to displaying some of Colombia’s more well-known items on her menu for the evening, such as empanadas and arepas, she is also incorporating other dishes such as arroz con titoté, tamales de hongos and dulce de tomato de arbol, which she learned from her grandmother (who learned from her grandmother and so on). After years of ideation, Mariana has found a beautiful, organic way to seamlessly present her culture with a fine dining spin.

Mariana on Instagram

FAQs

Do you accommodate dietary restrictions?

• Yes. Please email Info@ChefsDinnerTableNYC.com with your dietary needs with at least 3 days notice. With less notice, we will undertake our best effort (but cannot guarantee) to accommodate your dietary restrictions.

Is there a dress code?

• Nobody will be barred at the door for their garb (unless they come in tank-tops and sandals!). The tone of the evening will be somewhere between smart-casual and elegant. Men are encouraged (not required) to wear a dinner jacket. Ladies will no doubt take the opportunity to impress each other. You are free to make your own choices in the context of the above.

Are there any ID requirements or an age limits to enter the event?

• Guests must be at least 21 Years of age with valid ID.

What is the closest subway stop to the event?

• B, D to Grand Street
• 6 to Canal Street
• J,Z to Canal Street
• N,Q,R,W to Canal Street

What are the closest parking lots  to the event?

There are 5 parking lots nearby (in order of proximity):

• 123 - 129 Baxter St, New York, NY 10013 (Closest, underground)
• 174 Centre St, New York, NY 10013 (2-minute walk; open-air)
• 104 Mott St, New York, NY 10013 (2-minute walk; underground)
• 44 Elizabeth St, New York, NY 10013 (3-minute walk; underground)
• 395 Broome St, New York, NY 10013 (3-minute walk; open-air)

What is the refund policy? Is my registration/ticket transferable?

• While tickets are not refundable, they are transferable to anyone of legal drinking age. If you are unable to use your ticket, we will undertake to re-sell your ticket on a best-efforts basis subject to a 20% service fee.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

• No. (just have some ID handy)

Where can I contact the organizer with additional questions?

• Please email Info@ChefsDinnerTableNYC.com