JULY 28, 7:00 P.M. Dinner: Best of Chef Pushkar Marathe’s Stage and Ela Curry Kitchen Presented by The Palm Beaches
July 28, 2023 07:00 PM
A taste of the Palm Beaches: chef Pushkar Marathe
25 11th Ave, New York, NY 10011, USA
Born in Nagpur, India, James Beard Best Chef: South semifinalist Pushkar Marathe draws on the ingredients and flavors of his native India and combines them with his explorations around the world. At Ela Curry Kitchen he celebrates the vibrant street-food culture across India, while at Stage he showcases a global small-plates experience reflective of his passion for unexpected flavor combinations. Join chef Marathe for a culinary journey featuring the traditional cooking of his mother in Nagpur, India, all the way to the fruits and fish of Florida.
Dining Table: $150 / Inside Chef Counter: $165 / Outside Chef Counter: $120
Menu
Hors d’Oeuvre
Oysters with Turmeric and Truffle–Yuzu Mignonette
Spicy Tuna Bomb with Semolina Puri, Spicy Soy, Green Goddess, and Avocado
Niman Ranch Beef Tartare with Egg Yolk–Tallow Emulsion, Truffle Caviar, and Beef Chicharrón
Family-Style Dinner
Amuse-Bouche > Naga Gardens Lychee Ceviche with Cucumber, Coconut Leche de Tigre, and Thai Chili
Bell & Evans Chicken Liver Pâté with Grilled Sourdough Bread
Vegetable Pachadi Salad with Carrots, Tomatoes, Corn, Peanuts, and Turmeric Vinaigrette
Niman Ranch Lamb Kebab with Red Onions and Mint–Cilantro Chutney
Bang Bang Cauliflower with Mushrooms, Paneer, Mint, and Cilantro
Florida Fish with Okra, Heirloom Tomato, and Rassam Hollandaise
Niman Ranch Iberian Duroc Pork Collar with Onion Seed, Fennel, and Tomato
Street Corn with Chili–Lime Butter and Crispy Garlic
Seeded Naan with Pumpkin Seed, Flax Seed, and Ghee
Tropical Fruit Pavlova with Florida Mangoes, Kiwi, and Passion Fruit Curd
Wines generously donated by Tri-Vin Imports.
Special thanks to Niman Ranch.
About Pushkar Marathe:
Born in Nagpur, India, chef Pushkar Marathe’s culinary roots originate in the rich tapestry of flavors of his homeland.
In addition to cooking at restaurants led by his mentor Dean Max, he has held cooking positions at restaurants in the Caribbean, the Cayman Islands, across the U.S., and the Middle East. In 2017, in collaboration with Niven Patel, chef Marathe pushed the boundaries of Indian cuisine with Ghee Indian Restaurant. In 2020, chef Marathe and partner Andy Dugard opened Stage Kitchen & Bar in Palm Beach Gardens.
Marathe and Dugard opened Ela Curry Kitchen in 2022. Their greatly anticipated second concept showcases refined and culturally focused cuisine from across India in a dynamic selection of street food and fresh, daring thali-style dishes. A passion project for Marathe, Ela Curry Kitchen draws on his experiences growing up in India and inspirations from family and friends, most significantly the traditional cooking of his mother, whose influence resonates throughout Ela’s menu.
In 2023, chef Marathe was named a "Best Chef: South" semifinalist.
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