WOW--Visiting Chef Dinner Series

WOW--Worth Our Weight--is a program in Santa Rosa that apprentices young people aged 16-24 who have faced major challenges in their lives. They provide tuition-free culinary and food service training. The apprentices operate a weekend cafe located at 1021 Hahman Drive. The 3rd Thursday of each month features a Visiting Chef. Last Thursday was Chef Catherine Venturini from Olive & Vine. Dinner is $75--including drinks, tax & gratuity.

Roast Artichoke & Spinach Frittata--delicious, with bold sage flavor! I must have had at least 6 of the squares. They brought 2 plates for the 6 of us at the table to share.

Niman Ranch Pork Belly with Pickled Peaches & Fennel Apple Jus on Sea Salt Crackers

Sweet Corn Sformatto with Wild Mushrooms & Dandelion Salad. Another great hit! The sformatto was a soft custard. It was delicate but had great corn flavor. 

Thyme & Citrus Seared Wild Coast Salmon, Fried Green Tomato, Meyer Lemon Basil Aioli, Corn & Cherry Tomato Salsa, Patch Romano Beans

Semolina Shortcake with Sonoma Farmstand Berries & Cream. I liked the addition of the semolina in the shortcake. It gave it a nice cornmeal texture.

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