In this new after-hours dinner series, join Maite Gomez-Rejón of ArtBites for intimate gallery conversations that explore the role of food through historical and social lenses. Each discussion is followed by a four-course seated dinner inspired by the gallery conversations, the Huntington Gardens, and its rare cookbook collection, bringing the ideas on the plate full circle.
In the first program, Maite follows porcelain’s journey as it travels from China to Europe and the Carolinas through the special exhibition the eight directions of the wind: Edmund de Waal at The Huntington. Along the way, participants consider what defines luxury, what stories objects carry, and how meaning shifts as those stories are told and retold.
Menu:
AMUSE BOUCHE
Pickled Pink Ninja Radish & Cilantro on Rice Paper Crisp
THREE SISTERS FIRST COURSE
Silver Queen White Corn Puree, Trail Of Tears Bean Salsa & Tempura Squash Blossom
PARMENTIER FISH COURSE
Fennel Pollen Crusted Pacific Halibut, Pommes Parmentier, Diced Yukon Potato, Garlic Confit & Thyme, Poached Asparagus & Hollandaise Sauce
DIE SPEISE
Berry Compote Fummel by Chef Luis
Key Details
Registration includes free admission to The Huntington beginning at 2 p.m.
The program will include walking and standing on paved paths and walkways throughout the Chinese Garden and Huntington Art Gallery.
Please bring registration confirmation with you.
Check in with Education staff at Admission window #10 at 5:30 p.m.
For questions, please contact publicprograms@huntington.org.
This event is for ages 21+ Available with or without wine pairing.
Without wine pairing: Public: $290, Members: $250
With wine pairing: Public: $315, Members: $275
image: Meissen plate from the collection of Gustav von Klemperer, ca. 1760–1765. Porcelain, with kintsugi by Maiko Tsutsumi. © Edmund de Waal. Courtesy of the artist. Photo by Alzbeta Jaresova.