All I Want is More Beautiful w Vartan Abgaryan: Benefit Dinner

Slow Food Ventura County presents:

Dinner with Chef Vartan Abgaryan of 71Above at The Daily Dose in the Arts District

An Event to Benefit The L.A. Kitchen and Upper Ojai Relief

Vartan has created an exclusive four-course menu in the spirit of his celebrated restaurant 71Above.

Menu

Weiser Farms Potatoes

Za’atar, Smoked Yogurt, Dill, Preserved Lemon, Currants

Roasted Halibut

All the Peas, Yuzu Kosho, Blood Orange, Green Garlic

Strawberry Harissa Braised Brisket

Salt Roasted Beets, Sweet Garlic, Hazelnuts, Mint, Lime

Polenta Cake

Strawberries, Creme Fraiche, Saffron

Wines provided by Duclot La Vinicole

Spirits by Blinking Owl

Dessert by Rose Lawrece

Breads by Guy Frenkel/Ceor Breads

Sunday, April 22, 5:00-8:30 pm. Limited to 80 tickets.

$75 Dinner

$175 Dinner and limited edition print

The generous donation by artist Eric Junker of 100 signed limited edition prints of 'All I Want is More Beautiful #2' are available for $100. With dinner or separately here.

Proceeds from the sale of Eric's art will directly benefit two organizations that have been intimately connected by the recent Thomas Fires: L.A. Kitchen and Upper Ojai Relief. $5K will be donated by Slow Food Ventura County to each organization.

5:00 pm Cocktails & Appetizers

6:20 pm Announcements

6:40 pm Dinner Course

7:30 pm Dessert/Coffee

The Thomas Fire

When the Thomas Fire ignited in Santa Paula on December 4, Upper Ojai was directly in the path of the driven blaze. The immediate aftermath sparked the community effort that became Upper Ojai Relief. Led by residents Trevor Quirk and Justin Homze, they've raised nearly $100K and contributed directly to those most in need in Upper Ojai. Much remains to be done.

Mobilization by Ventura County's Emergency Management Team helped to immediately facilitate relief shelters across Ventura County. Fresh food contributions arriving at these locations must come from licensed, commercial kitchens. L.A. Kitchen immediately responded and began the daily shuttling of hundreds - and then thousands of fresh meal contributions to Ventura county for what would turn out to be nearly a month. When Jose Andres set up his World Kitchen in Ventura, the majority of fresh foods originated from LA Kitchen.

Both organizations exemplify the spirit of giving that best represents our species. It is an honor to support their work.

The Daily Dose

Daily Dose owner Sarkis Vartanian has opened his heart, space and community to Slow Food Ventura County to help bring this benefit event to life. SFVC is grateful for such amazing support and generosity.