opening night at the new kato space with the ftc crew (@rlw, @butteredwaffles, and @Bagel). Lots of “sparrows” (the notorious BHG, mei lin) and IG “peacocks” in the the house.
the following ratings are sponsored by @rlw
spiced amazake with koji, kokuto, and ginger
torn bluefin, caramelized onion
coal-seared japanese sea bream, black vinegar
santa barbara uni donut, iberico ham, brown butter
astrea kaluga caviar, dungeness crab, koji, squashini, milk bread, garlic
the garden - a snapshot of aaron’s farm, taiwanese seasame
egg custard, kelp vinegar, chinese chives
local black cod, soured napa and chinese mustard, celtuce
rice for scale
miyazaki a5 striploin, beef tendon, maitake, potato
meiwa kumquat bingsoo, vanilla anglaise, citrus & meyer lemon syrup
jujube, scorched rice cream, muscovado tuile, castella cake
mignardies - coconut pandan bon bon, raspberry lychee pate de fruits, rose caramel candy