July & August 2014

They say every Summer has a story…
(we just hope ours ends with ice cream)

Three weekends in the courtyard of Ketri Cafe in the West Village of downtown Santa Ana, CA

Round I

Chef’s Signature Cucumber Kaffir Spritzer

Wood-fired Flat Bread
with House-made Salted Ricotta

Market Fresh Persian Ceviche
with Lavash Crisps

Grilled Peppercorn Rib-eye Steak
with Spring Mushrooms & Cherry Wine Compote

Sweet Farmer’s Market Peach with Signature Cardamom Ice Cream & Salted Caramel

Chef Anahita’s Signature Spiced Popcorn
Parting gift

Round II
California Asian with a Mediterranean Twist

Wasabi Tomato Elixer

Wood-smoked Corn
with Anchovy Butter

Oyster & Cucumber Shooter

Spiced Pork Tenderloin
w/ Coconut Porridge, Persian Carrot Slaw & Tangy Quickles

Ginger Crema Catalana w/ Sesame Cashew Crunch

 

Round III
A Mediterranean in Mexico

Mango Chili Spritzer

Savory Fig & Goat Cheese

Goat Cheese & Tarragon Raviolio
with Fresh Figs & Habanero Gastrique

The Grain Garden with Avocado Gelato
Bed of Grains with Market Fresh Vegetables & Creamy Avocado Gelato

Nach-yo-Lamb
Braised Lamb & Quesillo Napoleon
with Salsa Picante, Tabouli Courgette, Grilled Lamb Chop, Charred Spring Onions & Mint Yogurt

Sweet Carrot Rendition
A creative dessert featuring carrots in a multitude of
textures and complimentary flavors

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