“ONE NIGHT ONLY: A DINNER WITH NYESHA ARRINGTON” AUGUST 18 AT FIFTY SEVEN

WHAT:
Chef Nyesha Arrington will present “Maison Aisoon – Memories of Grandma’s House" at Fifty Seven on August 18, 2014. The dinner is an ode to both Arrington’s Grandmother and her classic French training. Arrington is passionate about both and has found a way to merge the two into a delicious framework for cooking. Additionally, Arrington will create playlist for the evening.

Maison Ai-SOON – Memories of Grandmother’s House

first tastes…
fermented cabbage
radishes, korean leek
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“chicharone”
red chili béarnaise, fleurs
amontillado sherry alexander jules ‘6/26’

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house tofu
ginseng jus, sesame leaf
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local spinach
garlic textures
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octopus
cucumber, gochujang
2013 vermentino di gallura, piero mancini

and then…
oxtail bulgogi
farm egg, brulée onion pancake
2010 timorasso, daniele ricci ‘terre del timorasso’

main…
menage à pork
coleman farms lettuces, doenjang
2011 nebbiolo, vietti ‘perbacco’

to finish…
watermelon sorbet
chili, lime

sesame toffee
1994 riesling, schloss schonborn

$68
pairings by Wine Director Michael Nemčik: $40 supplement

WHEN:
Monday, August 18, 2014, reservations taken from 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.

COST:
Special menu is priced at $68 (exclusive of gratuity)

HOW:
Seats are limited. Reservations are recommended and walk-ins will be accepted pending space. Call to reserve (213) 816 – 8157 or visit: http://fiftysevenla.com/events

WHERE:
FIFTY SEVEN
712 South Santa Fe Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 816 - 8157
http://fiftysevenla.com

ABOUT
FIFTY SEVEN:
Fifty Seven is home to a diverse blend of personalities, skill sets and backgrounds all coming together to cultivate a unique cultural experience. Located on the old Heinz '57 loading dock in the Arts District in Downtown LA, Fifty Seven is a restaurant designed to showcase the talents of a rotating roster of chefs from around the country. Each chef has the opportunity to feature his or her original concept for a season. Dinner hours are Tuesday - Sunday 5:30pm with the last reservation taken at 10:00pm and Thursday - Saturday 5:30pm with the last reservation taken at 10:30pm. Downstairs @ Fifty Seven is open Thursday - Saturday; hours vary due to performances visit website for schedule.

ABOUT
NYESHA ARRINGTON:
Born in Southern California to a multi-cultural family, Arrington was early introduced to diverse foods such as bulgogi, octopus and homemade kimchi by her Korean grandmother, Ai-Soon Lee. After graduating from the Culinary School at the Art Institute of California in Los Angeles in 2001, Arrington’s pivotal career step led her in the direction of the one person that would change her life and help her professional dream become a reality. Josiah Citrin, Chef/Owner of the acclaimed 2 Michelin Star Mélisse restaurant in Santa Monica, California became her true mentor and groomed her in his kitchens. Arrington’s resume also includes work with legendary French chef Joël Robuchon at his Michelin and Mobil award-winning Las Vegas restaurants, L’Atelier and The Mansion. Arrington is celebrated for her advocacy of using farm fresh, locally and responsibly sourced ingredients. . During Arrington’s tenure as Executive Chef at Wilshire restaurant in Santa Monica from 2011-2013, she was named a Rising Star by Brad Johnson, then the restaurant critic of Angeleno. In 2011, Nyesha has appeared simultaneously on two reality cooking shows as a “cheftestant” – Bravo’s Top Chef: Texas and Food Network’s series, Chef Hunter, where she won the competition. In 2012, Nyesha was recognized by Zagat.com as one of the 30 Under 30 – LA’s Hottest Up-And-Comers as well as Where LA’s top talent under 30. She was also profiled in the LA Weekly’s People issue as one of the most 69 interesting people to watch in 2012 and has appeared on KTLA and Good Food on KCRW. In 2013 she won the cooking competition show “Knife Fight” on Esquire Network and later returned to Knife Fight in 2014 as a Guest Chef Judge. She will compete again on the new season of Top Chef in 2014. Chef Arrington has her own business ventures including a recent dinner installation called “Food is Art” and hosting cooking demonstrations and events nationwide.