The Hungry Cats Ring In The New Year With Seafood Feast From The East To The West Side, Night & Day

Hollywood & Santa Monica Canyon Gear Up for 2013 with NYE Party,
and Keep on Shucking through New Year's Day Brunch & Dinner

WHO: Chef/Owner David Lentz,
The Hungry Cat Hollywood and The Hungry Cat Santa Monica Canyon

WHAT: A seafood feast befitting the New Year celebration created by Chef David Lentz,
featuring the finest and freshest products from our trusted fishermen showcasing ocean jewels of octopus, monkfish, Nantucket bay scallops, wild striped bass and sea urchin. New Year's will showcase a special tasting menu at each location with the option of The Hungry Cat ocean-fresh Raw Bar. Count on expertly mixed cocktails designed by Brian Quint to toast 2013. Both locations will be serving their seafood-centric Hollywood and Santa Monica Canyon brunch menus on New Year's Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and complete dinner menu from 5:30 p.m.


the hungry cat Hollywood
$75 / person

course I (choice of one)
fried bucheron goat cheese, persimmons, dates, beets, bitter greens
*
tandoori octopus, yogurt, cauliflower, pine nut & currant brittle
*
hamachi & sea urchin, shiso, tahini, lime, peppers

course II (choice of one)
roasted monkfish, fried sweetbreads, grits, black trumpet mushrooms,
brussels sprout leaves, maple syrup, charred meyer lemon
*
wild striped bass, celery root, shellfish fideo, saffron, herbs
*
grilled spiny lobster tail, oxtail raviolis, smoked sunchoke puree, mean
greens, tarragon

course III
seasonal desserts


the hungry cat santa monica canyon
$85 / person

course I (choice of one)
citrus marinated sea bream, aji amarillo, pistachio, satsuma tangerine,
pickled daikon, finger lime, yuzu
*
dungeness crab au gratin with grilled ciabatta
*
kabocha squash soup, seared nantucket bay scallops, sage brown butter

course II (choice of one)
pancetta wrapped monkfish with clam chowder, roasted root vegetables,
uni butter
*
surf 'n turf, braised beef short rib, butter poached lobster, parsnip puree,
chanterelle mushrooms, barbara's garden greens, apple & horseradish slaw
*
pan roasted barramundi, celery root puree, braised fennel, baby carrots,puntarelle, hazelnuts, blood orange agrodolce

course III
seasonal desserts


full a la carte raw bar menu available at both locations


WHEN: New Year's Eve Dinner, both locations
Monday, December 31, 2012
Reservations from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

New Year's Day Brunch, both locations
January 1, 2013
11:00 a.m. - 3 p.m.

New Year's Day Dinner, both locations
January 1, 2013
5:30 p.m.

WHERE: The Hungry Cat Hollywood
1535 N. Vine St.
Hollywood, CA 90028
323.462.2155

The Hungry Cat Santa Monica Canyon
100 West Channel Road
Santa Monica, CA 90402
310-459-3337

WHY: Chef /Owner David Lentz creates a new American Seafood sensibility
inspired by his Maryland roots, incorporating sustainable, seasonal
fish, shellfish and produce into his weekly changing menus. This Santa Monica
Canyon outpost brings it all together with its seaside setting, complete with
signature raw bar, perfectly mixed artisanal cocktails and camaraderie at the bar
and tables.



For further information and full menus at The Hungry Cat, visit www.thehungrycat.com
The Hungry Cat and David Lentz are Social!
Follow The Hungry Cat at @thehungrycat | Follow David Lentz at @ChefDavidLentz


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