Sunday, September 8, 2013

Autumn Song Supper 9/22

Dearest Friends and Members of the El Dorado Supper Club, we are delighted to announce our four-course menu for our Autumn Song Supper, to be held on Sunday, September 22nd at the Joshua Tree Inn.

Start your evening with our complimentary Autumn Queen cocktail and a warm bowl of our stunning Crimson Carrot Soup, an earthy and aromatic puree of root vegetables and herbs.

Follow your soup with a Blue BLT Salad, a wedge of butter lettuce adorned with slices of farm market-fresh beefsteak tomato and crisp chunks of bacon, with a creamy blue cheese dressing spooned over top. Vegetarians will enjoy the same salad with a most delicious bacon alternative.

For your entree, tender slices of Dijon and fresh herb-crusted beef tenderloin join rich leek-thyme mashed potatoes and lemony broccolini. For vegetarians, we have a delectable, caramelized cauliflower steak with a Dijon-herb crust replacing the beef.

Dessert brings a sweet finish of Salted Caramel Sauce poured over a wedge of Warm Banana Cake, with fresh whipped cream.

Join us on Sunday, September 22nd at the Joshua Tree Inn for this Autumnal Equinox dinner, celebrating the end of summer and beginning of fall.

Autumn Song Supper
at the Joshua Tree Inn
61259 29 Palms Highway
Sunday September 22
One seating: 6pm
Seatings confirmed by RSVP; please specify choice of seating time.  
eldoradosupperclub@gmail.com

Tastefully yours,
Merilee Kuchon & Kate McCabe
   

Friday, July 12, 2013

Mid-Summer Night's Feast Menu Announcement

Friends and Members of the El Dorado Supper Club,
We are pleased to announce the menu for our very special dinner coming up Saturday, July 27th at the fantastic studio of local art legend Bobby Furst.
Fully embracing the adage "If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen," we are excited to be preparing portions of this meal outdoors on charcoal grills.
Start your night with a grilled flatbread, with shavings of Parmagiano Reggiano cheese, salty Kalamata olives and fresh herbs. The perfect complement to this savory appetizer is our sparkling cocktail, the Monaco Grand Prix, which mixes fresh watermelon, basil and Hendrick's gin.
Our second course is a refreshing palate cleanser, a cool cantaloupe gazpacho, garnished with a swirl of freshly infused mint oil.
Our main course serves up a Mediterranean medley: a grilled chicken kebab with a lemony yogurt sauce, vegetable-studded Greek orzo salad and a hearty slice of perfectly ripe heirloom tomato. Vegetarians can opt for char-grilled eggplant steaks instead of the chicken.
Our dessert is a homemade Baklava ice cream sundae served in a crisp phyllo cup and topped with crushed salted pistachios and a drizzle of warm honey.
After the meal, if you'd like, take your seat in Bobby's theater and enjoy a showing of Wes Anderson's enchanting "Moonrise Kingdom," a summertime fable of young love and stormy weather.

Come celebrate summer's delights with us at this unique location, and share a lively, memorable meal with like-minded food lovers at our communal supper club. Seating is limited so please reserve early for this prix-fixe multi-course menu with complimentary cocktail, optional molecular wine pairings and non-alcoholic beverages.

This dinner will take place at Bobby's studio, Furst World:
8525 Desert Shadows Road
Joshua Tree, CA 92252
Saturday July 27th, 6:30pm.
Reservations are required.
Each dinner reservation includes one complimentary cocktail.
The film screening will begin immediately following dinner and runs about 90 minutes. You are invited to stay and watch, but of course it is optional.
Paired wines by the glass and non-alcoholic beverages are also available.

We are holding only one seating at 6:30pm and seats are limited. Please RSVP and let us know if you prefer the chicken or vegetarian eggplant entree to eldoradosupperclub@gmail.com

We look forward to sharing the evening with you!
Merilee Kuchon and Kate McCabe

Sunday, June 30, 2013

Save the Date July 27th

Friends and members of the El Dorado Supper Club, mark your calendars!

Join us on Saturday July 27th for Dinner & a Movie to celebrate summer's bounty!
The El Dorado Supper Club will be presenting our midsummer dinner at the studio of legendary local artist Bobby Furst in Joshua Tree, aka Furst World.
Fully embracing the adage "If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen," we will be preparing this meal outdoors on charcoal grills. Once again we will be offering a prix-fixe, mulit-course menu with complimetary cocktail, plus optional molecularly paired wines. Our
full menu, vegetarian option and seating time will be posted shortly.
Following dinner, we will be moving into Bobby's theater and enjoying a screening of Wes Anderson's fantastic flick "Moonrise Kingdom". Join us for this unique event, and share a lively memorable meal with like-minded food lovers at our communal supper club.
Please Save the Date to taste summer's delights with us this July 27th.

xo
Merilee Kuchon and Kate McCabe

Sunday, June 2, 2013

¡Saved by Tacos! Saturday June 22nd

Dear Friends and Members of the El Dorado Supper Club,

Please join us to celebrate summer with Saved By Tacos!, an informal and reasonably priced four-course dinner on Saturday, June 22, presenting our favorite warm-weather Mexican flavors in fresh and unusual ways.

Start your evening munching on salty, crispy corn chips with our homemade red and roasted green salsas.

Our second course is a refreshing salad, pairing black beans and fresh corn over tender red leaf lettuce, tossed in an avocado-lime dressing.

For omnivores, the main course is a trio of tacos: pork chile verde aka our Green Manalishi, bacon-bison cheddar-burger with sweet pickle, and hearty potato-soyrizo, all served on freshly handmade corn tortillas.
Vegetarians will enjoy three tacos as well: jackfruit chile verde, well-fried pinto beans with sharp cheddar and sweet pickle, and potato-soyrizo, all on fresh corn tortillas.

Dessert will be a bit of a surprise. Let's just say coconut and Mexican chocolate are involved.

This dinner will take place in Yucca Valley; the precise location will be given with RSVP confirmation.
Saturday June 22nd, 7pm.
Reservations are required.
Each dinner reservation costs $25.
Cash payment will be accepted in person, exact change appreciated.
Our signature Tequila drink, the Corvette Summer, Sangria, Mexican beer and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.

We are holding only one seating at 7pm and seats are limited. Please RSVP and let us know if you prefer the meat or vegetarian taco dinner to eldoradosupperclub@gmail.com

We look forward to eating with you!
Merilee Kuchon and Kate McCabe


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Friday, May 24, 2013

Save the Date to be Saved by Tacos!

The El Dorado Supper Club is pleased to announce our next dinner on Saturday June 22nd,  new secret location to be announced.
Come celebrate Summer with fresh seasonal ingredients on homemade tortillas. That's right, we are going to save you with Tacos!! -inspired by the culinary adventures of Southern California as well as tried and true recipes  friends have long enjoyed in our homes.
 
Seating again will be limited for our 4 course and very reasonably priced dinner.
RSVP now to save your seats -  eldoradosupperclub@gmail.com

Tastefully yours,
Kate and Merilee


Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Spring Fling at BoxoHouse Menu Announcement

Dear Friends and Members of the El Dorado Supper Club,
You are invited to a lovely springtime feast on Saturday April 20th to join us in welcoming fresh, light, seasonal ingredients back to our tables. We will be presenting our Spring Fling at the legendary artists' residence BoxoHouse in Joshua Tree, and we would love to share your company there.

Begin an unforgettable evening sipping on our complimentary cocktail the April Smash and nibbling on your first course, a flaky puff pastry spread with herbed goat cheese and topped with carmelized spring onions.
Our salad showcases seasonal ingredients: a nest of raw, shaved kale, asparagus and snap peas dressed in a lavender-lemongrass vinaigrette and adorned with a rich fried egg.
The main course features slices of sweet dandelion-stuffed leg of lamb, served alongside lemon-thyme Israeli couscous and butter-braised radishes.
For those who prefer a vegetarian option, we offer a homemade mushroom-ricotta ravioli pasta in thyme butter, with sweet greens and radishes.
For dessert, we indulge our sweet tooth with light, homemade strawberry sherbet accented with a salty basil cookie.

Come celebrate the freshness of flavors with us at this unique location, and share a lively, memorable meal with like-minded food lovers at our communal supper club. Seating is limited so please reserve early for our prix-fixe multi-course menu with complimentary cocktail, optional wine pairings and non-alcoholic beverages.

This dinner will take place at BoxoHouse
62732 Sullivan Road
Joshua Tree, Ca 92252
Saturday April 20th, 7pm.
Reservations are required.
Each dinner reservation costs $45 and includes one complimentary cocktail.
Cash payment will be accepted in person, exact change appreciated.
Paired wines by the glass and non-alcoholic beverages are also available.

We are holding only one seating at 7pm and seats are limited. Please RSVP and let us know if you prefer the lamb or vegetarian pasta to eldoradosupperclub@gmail.com

We look forward to sharing the evening with you!
Merilee Kuchon and Kate McCabe
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Friday, March 22, 2013

Save the Date for a Spring Fling!

Friends and Members of the El Dorado Supper Club, mark your calendars!

Join us on Saturday April 20th for a Spring Fling to welcome fresh, light, seasonal ingredients back to our tables! The El Dorado Supper Club will be presenting our spring dinner at the legendary artists' residence BoxoHOUSE in Joshua Tree, and we would love to share your company there. Inspired by the green grass and delicate flavors of this new season, our menu will be rife with herbs and shoots, soft cheeses and tender fruits. Come celebrate the freshness of flavors with us at this unique location, and share a lively, memorable meal with like-minded food lovers at our communal supper club. Once again, we will be offering a prix-fixe multi-course menu with complimentary cocktail, plus optional wine pairings. Our full menu, vegetarian option and seating time will be posted shortly.
Please Save the Date and share in the garden's delights with us this April.


Menu Announcement Coming Soon!
We would love to see you there.
xo Merilee Kuchon and Kate McCabe

Sunday, February 24, 2013

St. Patrick's Day Lucky Supper!

Come enjoy a traditional St. Patrick’s Day meal on Sunday March 17th at the Joshua Tree Inn! The El Dorado Supper Club will be bringing the delectable luck of the Irish to your plate with our first annual St. Patty’s feast.
Our $20 prix-fixe menu includes a full Irish supper and dessert.
Enjoy tender slices of Guinness-braised home-seasoned Corned Beef with horseradish or mustard, homemade Irish Soda Bread, and your choice of two of our five offered side dishes:
Cabbage wedges simmered in savory corned beef broth;
Carrots simmered in savory corned beef broth;
Colcannon, buttery mashed potatoes with caramelized leeks, kale and scallions;
McCabe’s Shanty Slaw, shredded red and green cabbage dressed with vinegar and mustard seeds;
and Roasted Roots, a wintry mélange of oven-crisped potatoes, parsnips, sweet potatoes and beets.
End your meal with Chocolate Stout Cake topped with a Guinness cream cheese frosting.
Vegetarians can opt for a hearty plate of Colcannon, Slaw and Roasted Roots with soda bread, and dessert.
We will also have coffee with Baileys and Hot Toddys on hand for an additional cost, plus other drink options.
This communal dinner will run from 5-9pm, and we will be serving food throughout, so just come on in and join the party! No RSVP required, but welcomed.
We would love for you to spend one of our favorite food holidays with us, so please come out and share in our feast.
As always, this is a cash only event.

Please join us for:
St. Patrick’s Day Lucky Supper
At the Joshua Tree Inn
61259 29 Palms Highway
Sunday March 17th
Dinner served 5-9pm
$20 per person, cash only; includes dinner & dessert.
Cash payment will be accepted in person, exact change appreciated. Gratuity is not included, please tip our fantastic servers.
Assorted beverages will be available for additional purchase.

Tastefully yours,
Merilee Kuchon and Kate McCabe
eldoradosupperclub@gmail.com

Thursday, January 31, 2013

Tanti Baci Menu Announcement!

Dearest Friends and Members of the El Dorado Supper Club,
Please join us for Tanti Baci our Italian Feast. We are pleased to announce our dinner menu to be served at the Joshua Tree Inn on Saturday the 16th of February. This time, our focus is on classic Italian dishes and features many seasonal ingredients to tantalize your palate and rouse your passions:

Sip into something more comfortable with our cocktail Il Numero Nove, a sunshiny, citrusy love potion guaranteed to brighten those winter blues and lighten the mood.

Nourish your soul with a bowl of steamy, heartwarming Zuppa di Scarola e Cannellini, a rustic soup of creamy white beans and tender escarole leaves in a savory broth, served with garlic crostini.

Continue your meal with our cool, crisp Insalata di Finocchio e Arancie. This sublime salad pairs roasted fennel with sweet farm market oranges, served over arugula and radicchio and topped with salty pistachios.

Our main course features the classic Saltimbocca alla Romana, thin cutlets of chicken breast blanketed with prosciutto and mozzarella, or our vegetarian option of Melanzane al Forno, an eggplant cutlet topped with roasted peppers and mozzarella.
Both entrées will be served with Fettucine all'Uovo, delicate, homemade egg noodles lightly dressed with chopped tomato and garlic, and Carote Arrosto, tender, herb-roasted whole carrots.

End your night enjoying our traditional Pasta Croce, a decadent ricotta pastry. The tender shortbread holds a light, orange-scented custard within its crust.

Please join us for:
Tanti Baci Italian Dinner
at the Joshua Tree Inn
61259 29 Palms Highway
Saturday February 16th
Two Seatings: 6pm or 9pm
$30 per person, cash only; includes one cocktail
Cash payment will be accepted in person, exact change appreciated. Gratuity is not included, please tip our fantastic servers.
Paired wines by the glass and nonalcoholic drinks will also be available for purchase.
Seatings confirmed by RSVP; please specify seating time:
eldoradosupperclub@gmail.com

Tastefully yours,
Merilee Kuchon and Kate McCabe

Saturday, January 19, 2013

Tanti Baci! February 16th at the Joshua Tree Inn

Friends and Members of the El Dorado Supper Club, mark your calendars!

Join us on Saturday February 16th for a romantic Italian Feast! That's right, the El Dorado Supper Club will be presenting our midwinter dinner at the lovely Joshua Tree Inn, and we would love to see you there. Seasonal, local ingredients will elevate a delectable dinner inspired by the passion of the Italian people and their many enticing regional dishes. Bring your sweet Valentine, family and friends along to share a lively, memorable meal and keep company with like-minded food lovers.
In the meantime Save the Date and share some love with us this February.
Want to give your loved one a thoughtful, unique gift this Valentine's Day? You're in luck!
Purchase dinner for two in advance, and if you like, we will give you a Golden Ticket to present to your sweetheart on Valentine's Day, good for an evening of relaxing, fine dining in our communal supper club atmosphere on February 16th.

Please join us for:
Tanti Baci Italian Dinner
at the Joshua Tree Inn
Saturday February 16th
Two Seatings: 6pm or 9pm
$30 per person, Cash only: includes our specialty cocktail
Seatings confirmed by RSVP, please specify choice of seating time
eldoradosupperclub@gmail.com

Menu Announcement Coming Soon!
We would love to see you there.
xo Merilee Kuchon and Kate McCabe