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Twelve guests, approximately four courses, once a month, under the stars in the hills of Hollywood. The food is seasonal and sourced primarily from local farmers' markets and whatever I can yank from my garden. Guests arrive for a cocktail and then dinner is served.

For reservations or inquiries email Dinner at Eight. Confirmation will be sent immediately upon receipt of e-mail reservation, and a reminder (address included) will be sent one day prior. Whether you decide to collect your most special friends and make a reservation, bring a date, or fly solo and meet a pile of new friends is entirely up to you. Either way this culinary adventure will be sure to satisfy and delight the taste buds. Just a suggestion: wouldn't this make a great surprise birthday or anniversary present?

Saturday, April 30th & Sunday, May 1st - PESCETARIANS UNITE!


Menu:



 Cocktail Hour:
Rhubarb Champagne Jellies 
Crostini Bar



Course 1:
Curried English Pea Soup with Borage Flowers


Course 2:
Escabeche served in a conch shell
Palate Cleanser - Cheremoya Sorbet


Course 3:
Steelhead Salmon Trout, Caramelized Fennel & Leeks, Crisped Polenta, Sauteed Broccolini



Course 4:
Rhubarb Curd, Mixed Berry Galette, Fresh Mint




*Details subject to change
*Wine pairings to come

Savory: Elliott Shaffner, Esi Impraim, Katy Hartman-Mart
Sweet: Esi Imprain



 Wine Pairings by: Jill at Domaine LA
6801 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 932-0280

Mixologist: Katy Hartman-Mart
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Sunday, February 20: Three Heads are Better Than One

That's right - we are back.  
And instead of just me (Elliott), there are now three! Please come and dine (and drink!), under the stars, and feast on the collaboration of Elliott Shaffner, Esi Impraim, and Katy Hartman-Mart! 

Menu:



 Cocktail Hour:
Beer Flight: Honey Ale, Framboise, Chocolate Stout



Course 1:
Celery Root Bisque with Sunchoke "Croutons"


Course 2:
Blood Orange and Fennel Salad


Course 3:
Beef Wellington, Braised Endive



Course 4:
Chocolate Pots de Creme with White Chocolate Peppermint Cream




*Details subject to change
*Wine pairings to come


Savory: Elliott Shaffner, Esi Impraim, Katy Hartman-Mart
Sweet: Esi Imprain


Wine Pairings by: Jill at Domaine LA
6801 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 932-0280

Mixologist: Katy Hartman-Mart
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Sunday, October 24: It's A Family Affair


It's a banner month for Dinner at Eight. The man who taught me to cook, my hero, my dad, will be in town and will be cooking this meal with me. We have conceived a menu that is inspired by all of my dad's favorite things to eat - deconstructed and reconstructed. And, of course, my mom will be on the dessert. It truly is a family affair!




Menu:



 Cocktail Hour:

The Germaine Pear


Course 1:
Butternut squash, kale and white bean bisque. Toasted pepitas. Sage oil.
with
2009 Donkey & Goat Stone Crusher Roussanne


Course 2:
Haricots verts.Toasted hazelnuts. Burrata.
with
2008 Donkey & Goat Brousseau Vineyard Chardonnay


Course 3:
Duck confit and pimiento mashed potato ravioli. Braised chanterelle and lobster mushrooms.
with
2009 Donkey & Goat Broken Leg Vineyard Pinot Noir


Course 4:
Bread pudding. caramel rum drizzle.
with
N.V. Caudrina Asti La Selvatica


*Details subject to change
*Wine pairings to come


Savory: Elliott & Steve Shaffner
Sweet: Kathy Emerson


Wine Pairings by: Jill at Domaine LA
6801 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 932-0280

Mixologist: Katy Hartman-Mart

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September 18 AND 26: Autumnal Tones.



Menu:


Course 1:
Wild Mushroom-Sherry Bisque, Sage Oil


Course 2:
Roasted Beets, Pear, Ricotta Salata, Walnuts


Course 3:
Pancetta-Wrapped Quail over Parsnip Purée, Cavolo Nero


Course 4:
Apple Galette with Cinnamon Mascarpone




Savory: Elliott Shaffner
Sweet: Kathy Emerson


Wine Pairings by: Jill at Domaine LA
6801 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 932-0280
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August 28, 2010: The Dog Days of Summer.

 Photography by Christopher Kuhn


Another fantastic evening! We had the birthday girl, Brooke, and her friends and family, along with a couple other wonderful guests this go 'round. Thanks so much for coming, everyone!

Though my oven is not yet repaired, we had an almost seamless day/night in the back of the house (figs + toaster oven = perfect). Mom and I hardly bickered at all, Stew and Katie were the perfect servers AND helped my sanity in the kitchen, and Chris was there to assist in plating and photo taking (and bad jokes). Ah, my very special team. The only thing missing this time was the venerable Jill. But she was there in spirit with her fantastic, and always surprisingly interesting, pairings. 

I do believe we will begin serving two dinners a month beginning in September. I am very excited for the new Autumnal produce about to explode... So be on the lookout for dates and menus coming very soon!




Menu:


Cocktail Hour:
Bacon-Wrapped Empress Dates Stuffed with Parmesan
with
Lillet Cocktail


Course 1:
Creamy Artichoke Soup with Truffled Creme Fraiche
with
 2008 Field Recordings Jurassic Park Vineyard Chenin Blanc, Santa Ynez Valley
 

Course 2:
Heirloom Tomato and Watermelon Salad, Feta, Red Onion, Basil and Mint 
with
2008 Edmunds St. John Heart of Gold Vermentino/Grenache Blanc Blend, Ed Dorado County
 

Course 3:
Wild King Salmon with McGrath Farms Succotash over Black Garlic Smashed Fingerling Potatoes
with
2008 Edmunds St. John Porphyry Gamay Noir, El Dorado County
 

Course 4:
Roasted Black Mission Figs with Honey Ice Cream
with
NV Vergano "Luli" Chinato, Piedmont, Italy


Executive Chef: Elliott Shaffner
Pastry Chef: Kathy Emerson


Wine Pairings by: Jill at Domaine LA
6801 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 932-0280
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