Gala con Vara

This event is sold out
February 6th
It’s our First Anniversary @ North!
In celebration, join us for a truly extravagant 6 course feast
featuring wines & spirits from Vara & Taylor Garrett,
with paired dishes from Chef Christopher Blanshine
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the gatherer
• OYSTERS CHINO
smoked under glass, spanish chorizo, manchego gratin
paired with
SMOKY BOULEVARDIER of bacon-washed Taylor Garrett Rye
the explorer
• SWEET BREADS
grilled, parmesan crisp, radish sprouts, pear & vanilla gastrique
paired with
MEDITERRANEAN MALVASIA from Vara
the pirate
• PORK BELLY CONFIT
braised swiss chard, white bean purée, molasses demi-glace
paired with
DARK & SHINY – Rums Añejo and Blanco from Vara, ginger beer, lime
the alchemist
• ENSALADA ARUGULA
goat cheese croquette, red & yellow beet coulis, blackened onion vinaigrette
paired with
THE METAMORPHOSIS
An alchemic wonder cocktail from Bar Chef Andrew Szeman (hint: it comes with a hammer)
the hunter
• DUCK BREAST
seared, mushroom risotto, cherry garnacha reduction, honey dust
paired with
GARNACHA TINTO ESPAÑOL from Vara
the archivist
• BARLEY PUDDING
cranberry, golden raisin, apple compote, brandied caramel
paired with
FINE SPANISH BRANDY SOLERA RESERVA from Vara
$125 plus tip
Online Ticketing Only
Seating is Limited.
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