experiment #32 - Cobaya Makoto

Another experiment successfully concluded, this one with Chef Makoto Okuwa of the eponymous Makoto restaurant in Bal Harbour. You can read recaps at The Chowfather and Food for Thought, and see all the pictures in this Cobaya Makoto flickr set.

Here's the menu he put together for us, which was as interesting as it was delicious:

Nikogori

turtle headcheese, hay smoked eggplant, molasses, pickled mustard seed

Echigo Beer

Techili to Iseebi to Kimosoe

blowfish tataki, lobster sashimi, monkfish liver pate, radish, kaiware daikon, yuzu kosho vinaigrette, truffle purée

Shichi Hon Yari Junmai

Sumi Jitate

blowfish, pickled watermelon, shiso leaf, green tea salt

Dewasansan

Shabu Shabu

Kobe NY strip, seasonal vegetable, karashi dipping sauce

Domaine Chandon Pinot Meunier

Nameraka

white chocolate cream, Okinawa black sugar cake, soy sauce ice cream, passion fruit

Hou Hous Shu

Thanks to Chef Makoto and all of his team at Makoto who put together such a great meal for us, and as always, thanks to the guinea pigs whose interest and support make these events possible.

experiment #33 - 4/29/13

Didn't get into experiment #32? Here's a chance for another!

Quick Details:
Date: Monday April 29, 2013
Price: $90 (inclusive of tax & tip); optional $35 pairing
Start time: likely 7:00-7:30pm

We will be doing a drawing for seats from all requests received over the first 48 hours, with additional requests filled, if possible, in the order they're received.

Please send an email (use the "contact the undergound" link on the right)  to request seats, and let us know how many you're requesting.

You will be advised by Thursday April 18 if your request has been confirmed. You'll then need to book your seats by noon on Monday April 22, or we may need to release them to the waitlist to ensure all spots are filled.

We have limited seating and while we try to accommodate everyone who is interested, that is usually not possible - most events are filled very quickly. We will need to limit seat requests to 2 per person - if you'd like more, let us know and we'll keep track of a "wish list" and fill if possible.

When your seat request has been confirmed, please book it using the PayPal link which will be set up on the Cobaya website (a link will be provided). Please do not book unless and until you've received a confirmation. When you do receive the confirmation, please book your seats through PayPal promptly. There will be a short window of time to book before seats need to be released back to the waitlist to make sure they're filled.

BYOB should be OK, and a pairing option will be available.

Confirmed and paid-up attendees will receive an e-mail the day before the event, confirming the location and other details.

A brief, but important, refresher course on the whole Cobaya thing: there is no "menu". There are no choices. You'll be eating what the chef chooses to make for the night. If you have food related allergies, strict dietary requirements, religious restrictions; are salt sensitive, vegetarian, pescatarian, or vegan; don't like your meat cooked medium rare, or are pregnant: this meal is probably not for you. Do not expect white-glove service. Don't ask for your sauce on the side. Just come and enjoy.

Plus some legalese: please note that if you're requesting a spot, you understand that any food or beverages you consume are at your own risk, that you voluntarily assume any and all risks, known and unknown, and voluntarily release the organizers of the event from any claims, including personal injury and wrongful death, resulting in any manner from your participation in this event, whether caused by negligence or otherwise. Hopefully it won't come to that.

Look forward to seeing you there. As always, thank you for your support.

FOR CONFIRMED SEAT REQUESTS ONLY:

experiment #33 - choose pairing?

1 seat (no pairing) $93.00 USD 1 seat (with pairing) $128.75 USD

(To book multiple seats, make your selection and "Add to Cart," then either change the quantity or select "Continue Shopping" to return to this page and add another seat)

experiment #32 -4/22/13

It's time for another experiment!

Quick Details:
Date: Monday April 22, 2013
Price: $100 (inclusive of tax & tip)
Start time: likely 7:00-7:30pm

Pretty much the usual routine: we will be doing a drawing for seats from all requests received over the first 48 hours, with additional requests filled, if possible, in the order they're received.

Please send an email (use the "contact the underground" link on the right) to request seats, and let us know how many you're requesting.

You will be advised by Wednesday April 10 if your request has been confirmed. You'll then need to book your seats by noon on Sunday April 14, or we may need to release them to the waitlist to ensure all spots are filled.

We have limited seating and while we try to accommodate everyone who is interested, that is usually not possible - most events are filled very quickly. We will need to limit seat requests to 2 per person - if you'd like more, let us know and we'll keep track of a "wish list" and fill if possible.

When your seat request has been confirmed, please book it using the PayPal link which will be set up on this page. Please do not book unless and until you've received a confirmation. When you do receive the confirmation, please book your seats through PayPal promptly. There will be a short window of time to book before seats need to be released back to the waitlist to make sure they're filled.

BYOB should be OK, and a pairing option may be available as well, details to follow shortly.

Confirmed and paid-up attendees will receive an e-mail the day before the event, confirming the location and other details.

A brief, but important, refresher course on the whole Cobaya thing: there is no "menu". There are no choices. You'll be eating what the chef chooses to make for the night. If you have food related allergies, strict dietary requirements, religious restrictions; are salt sensitive, vegetarian, pescatarian, or vegan; don't like your meat cooked medium rare, or are pregnant: this meal is probably not for you. Do not expect white-glove service. Don't ask for your sauce on the side. Just come and enjoy.

Plus some legalese: please note that if you're requesting a spot, you understand that any food or beverages you consume are at your own risk, that you voluntarily assume any and all risks, known and unknown, and voluntarily release the organizers of the event from any claims, including personal injury and wrongful death, resulting in any manner from your participation in this event, whether caused by negligence or otherwise. Hopefully it won't come to that.

Look forward to seeing you there. As always, thank you for your support.

FOR CONFIRMED SEAT REQUESTS ONLY:

experiment #32 - choose pairing?

1 seat (no pairing) $103.00 USD 1 seat (with pairing) $134.00 USD

(To book multiple seats, make your selection and "Add to Cart," then either change the quantity or select "Continue Shopping" to return to this page and add another seat)