About this Event
A Friendsgiving feast that blends the warmth, whimsy, nostalgia, and communal spirit of a traditional Thanksgiving gathering with the bold flavors, vibrant ingredients,
techniques, and culinary traditions of Asia. The experience will feature whimsical, colorful, and warmly inviting décor, creating a festive atmosphere that feels both familiar and unexpected.
The meal will be served in a thoughtfully paced sequence, blending formal courses with
family-style dishes to create a communal and celebratory dining experience. Guests will be welcomed with a drink and a small welcome snack, followed by a menu
that explores the bold, nuanced flavors, ingredients, and culinary traditions of East and
Southeast Asia through a Thanksgiving/Friendsgiving lens.
Welcome Drink
Golden Jamu
Fresh turmeric, bright orange & tropical passion fruit a vibrant, refreshing Indonesian-inspired welcome drink with warm spice, citrus, and a touch of tropical sweetness.
Welcome Bite
Maple Scallion Focaccia
Warm, pillowy focaccia infused with fragrant scallions and a light chili-maple glaze, topped with crispy shallot crunch and finished with flaky salt for a savory-sweet bite.
Appetizer
Grilled Miso-Sake Portobello
Shiitake - Miso Cream · Green Bean & Crispy Shallot Crumb · Roasted Garlic-Sesame Oil·Yuzu Kosho
A grilled portobello cap filled with creamy shiitake and white miso, finished with a crisp green bean, shallot crumb, roasted garlic-sesame oil, and bright yuzu kosho vinaigrette.
Thanksgiving Connection:
Take on the classic Thanksgiving stuffed mushroom, using earthy seasonal mushrooms, greenbeans, crispy shallots, and roasted garlic, while introducing Japanese-inspired flavors of white
miso, sake, sesame, and yuzu kosho.
Soup
Coconut Kabocha Soup
Silky kabocha and coconut soup with warm spices, roasted pepper relish, spiced coconut-seed crunch, crispy Thai basil, and flaky paratha for dipping.
Thanksgiving Connection:
Kabocha squash brings the familiar sweetness and comforting warmth of a traditional
thanksgiving squash dish, reimagined with aromatic curry spices, coconut, roasted peppers, and Thai basil.
Main Course Family Style
A vibrant Southeast Asian-inspired Thanksgiving feast served communally, featuring fragrant nasi kerabu, tender Penang-style duck breast, golden mini perkedel kentang, savory belacan-style broccolini, and crispy Brussels sprouts with sriracha aioli. A bright pear and daikon acar brings freshness and acidity to balance the rich and aromatic flavors.
Thanksgiving Connection:
A playful reinterpretation of the traditional Thanksgiving centerpiece and abundance of side dishes, transforming familiar elements like turkey, potatoes, and roasted vegetables into a colorful Southeast Asian-inspired family-style feast.
Dessert
Rustic Sweet Potato Brûlée
Roasted sweet potato rounds served with a silky vanilla custard brûlée and bright candied orange, balancing earthy sweetness with citrus and a crisp caramelized finish.
Thanksgiving Connection:
A playful, elevated take on the classic Thanksgiving sweet potato dish, celebrating roasted sweet potatoes and warm, nostalgic flavors in a refined brûlée presentation.
*Please note all special dietary requests must be made either before ticket purchase or minimum 2 weeks before event date. Any requests made after the grace period mentioned may not be honored. This is a BYOB dinner.
Event venue & nearby stays
123 On Third, 123 South 3rd Street, Geneva, United States
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