MAKOTO PREVIEWS JAMES BEARD DINNER
WHO/WHAT:
South Florida’s critically-acclaimed culinary virtuoso, Makoto Okuwa of Makoto at Bal Harbour Shops, has been given the privilege of hosting an elegant Japanese-themed journey at the James Beard House on Thursday, June 27 at 7:00 p.m. Before he jets off to New York City to cook for the who’s who of the culinary industry, Chef Makoto will treat South Florida locals to a preview of his special James Beard Menu at his Bal Harbour flagship restaurant, Makoto.
The stellar five-course meal will be available for $75.00. Each dish can be paired with sakes carefully selected by Makoto and his team for an additional $35.00. The menu is set to showcase themed dishes starting with a Seasonal Vegetable Salad, Shoka no vegetables ‘takiawase’, black garlic soil; followed by Assorted Sashimi, Scallops, crispy seaweed, sea bean, squid, pickled jellyfish; the third course, Wagyu Beef Arroser with Ash Onions and Walnut Bread; the fourth course will be a chefs choice sushi tasting. To conclude the evening in decadent style, guests will indulge in Okinawa Tres Leches, Japanese black sugar cake and soy ice cream.
WHERE:
Makoto
9700 Collins Ave,
Bal Harbour, FL 33154
305.864.8600
www.makoto-restaurant.com
WHEN:
June 20, 2013
7:30pm
First course:
Seasonal Vegetable Salad
Shoka no vegetables ‘takiawase’, black garlic soil
Second Course:
Assorted Sashimi
Scallops, crispy seaweed, sea bean, squid, pickled jellyfish
Third Course:
Wagyu Beef
Wagyu beef ‘arroser’, ash onion, walnut bread
Fourth Course:
Sushi
Chef’s choice
Dessert:
Okinawa Tres Leches
Japanese black sugar cake, soy ice cream
$75/person with optional $35 beverage pairing
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