Old World Dinner: An Evening of Eastern European and Jewish Soul Food
Where: La Victoria Bakery
When: Wednesday, Sept. 14 (sold out) and 21, 7 p.m.
Cost: $25
In his quest to join the frenzy and buy a food truck, chef Kenny Hockert is hosting two dinners this month at La Victoria Bakery, both of which will feature a menu of eastern European and Jewish cuisine.
The Sept. 14 dinner is all sold out, but spots are still available for the following week. The dinner costs $25 at the door.
Hit the jump for the menu.
Appetizers
Chopped liver toast: liver, schmaltz, onion, bread
Whitefish salad: smoked fish, tomatoes, and bread and butter
Pickled things: vinegared and salt-brined veggies
Main Course
Pierogies: potato with goat cheese and summer vegetables, beef with currants and onions, and the condi-mensch bar (caraway sour cream, fried shallots, sweet and spicy pepper relish)
Borscht: beets, brisket, cabbage, and potatoes served with homemade creme fraiche, dill, and rye croutons
Dessert
Buckwheat blintzes: stuffed with honey-sweetened farmers' cheese and raisins and served with stonefruit compote
