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FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER

Friday Night Dinner at The Natural Gourmet has become a culinary magnet for savvy New Yorkers and visitors alike. Savor a delicious and unique experience when Chef Instructors and students of our Chef’s Training Program pour their expertise and enthusiasm into a three-course vegetarian dinner that is both innovative and beautifully presented.

NGI Friday Night Dinner
Call 212-645-5170 (ext. 0) to make a reservation


JANUARY 27

Appetizer: Salad of Baby Greens with Orange, Fennel, and Black Olive Vinaigrette; Chickpea Crepe with Pine Nut Ricotta

Entrée: Cassoulet with Cannellini Beans, Seitan, Grilled Mushrooms, Roasted Tomato, Tuscan Kale, Pearl Onion, & Crispy Fingerling Potatoes

Dessert: Vanilla Freeze, Lemon Curd, Olive Oil Wafers, Malted Chocolate Sauce

* A portion of the proceeds from tonight's dinner will be donated to the Waterkeeper Alliance, an advocacy organization dedicated to preserving and protecing water from polluters.


FEBRUARY 3

Ode to Aphrodite, Goddess of Love & Beauty

House-made Fresh Ginger Ale, Piquant Roasted Chickpeas

1st Course: Pan-seared King Trumpet Mushroom, Frisée, Black Radish, Caramelized Fennel, Purple Grape & Pine Nut Salad dressed in a Truffle Vinaigrette

2nd Course: Black Beluga Lentils, Slow Roasted Baby Beets & Balsamic-Reduced Shallots served in a Red Quinoa laced Phyllo Shell (with optional goat cheese mousse garnish); Kale & Arame in a Garlic Confit Oil; Pickled Golden Apples; Warm Champagne Emulsion

3rd Course: Warm Gold-dusted Dark Chocolate Square; Gingersnap Semifreddo; Toasted Cinnamon-Infused Amaranth Crackle

* A portion of the proceeds from tonight's dinner will be donated to City Harvest, whose mission is to end hunger in communities throughout New York City through food rescue and distribution, education, and other practical, innovative solutions.


FEBRUARY 10

Appetizer: Roasted Parsnip and Garnet Yam Soup with Dollop of Cashew "Cream"; Salad of Frisée, Baby Bibb, and Watercress Salad with Roasted Beets & Green Apples in a Horseradish Vinaigrette (optional Maytag Blue Cheese)

Main Course: Beluga Lentil Stew in Dumpling Squash with Pinot Grigio-Mustard Sauce; Spelt Berries Seasoned with Fresh Herbs; Sautéed Baby Bok Choy with Garlic and Oven-Dried Grape Tomatoes

Dessert: Cinnamon and Vanilla Bean Parfait with Chocolate Crumbles, Caramel Sauce, and Candied Pecans

* A portion of the proceeds from tonight's dinner will be donated to City Meals on Wheels, which provides a continuous lifeline of nutritious food and human company to homebound elderly New Yorkers in need, thereby helping them to live with dignity in their own familiar homes and communities.



Prix Fixe: $40.00 (includes tax)
6:30 p.m. seating
BYOB
Reservations required:
212-645-5170 (ext. 0)
Visa, Master Card and American Express accepted

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