Former Top Chef Contestant Lindsay Autry to Join Simon Stojanovic for Guest Chef Dinner Thursday, April 19, 2012
Simon Stojanovic, executive chef of Miami Beach’s award-winning dining destination Altamare, will share his kitchen on Thursday, April 19, 2012 with a very special guest – North Carolina native and former Bravo network Top Chef contestant, Lindsay Autry, for an intimate guest chef dinner
Autry will be joining Stojanovic for what is sure to be a flavorful and memorable evening – one that will pair fresh, locally-sourced ingredients with Autry’s Southern-style cooking and a preview of Stojanovic’s dishes that will be featured on Altamare’s new restaurant concept TIKL, slated to open in Brickell, late spring 2012. Pastry chef Michelle Cabrera, the talent behind Altamare’s sweeter side, will dish out mouth-watering desserts. Priced at $80 per person; excluding tax and gratuity, the multi-course dinner starts at 7 p.m. Menu follows.
SALAD
Swank Farms Green Salad
Grapefruit, Pickled Key West Pink Shrimp, Green Goddess Dressing
(Simon Stojanovic)
APPETIZER
ROBATA GRILLED DAYBOAT SCALLOPS
Butternut Dashi, Pumpkin Seeds, Lime Zest
(Lindsay Autry)
FIRST ENTREE
GRILLED LOCAL YELLOWJACK
Fiery Couscous Risotto, Chorizo,Charred Swank Farms Kale
(Simon Stojanovic)
SECOND ENTRÉE
DUCK CONFIT
Hudson Valley Foie Gras, Cherries, Apple Crisps
(Lindsay Autry)
DESSERT
CANTALOUPE TIER
Herb Sorbet, Kalamansi Soda Shot
CHOCOLATE PETIT FOURS
Coffee and Tea
(Michelle Cabrera)
Altamare is located at 1233 Lincoln Road on Miami Beach. Reservations for the special dinner with guest chef Lindsay Autry, starting at 7 p.m., are limited to a total of 20 seats and priced at $80 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. Reservations required at (305) 532-3061. www.altamarerestaurant.com
