December 21, 7:00 P.M. Dinner: Fox & the Knife’s Feast of the Seven Fishes Presented by Capital One
December 21, 2023 07:00 PM
An Italian-style Seafood Celebration Featuring James Beard Award–Winning Chef Karen Akunowicz
25 11th Ave, New York, NY 10011, USA
Join James Beard Award winner and Top Chef “Fan Favorite” chef Karen Akunowicz for this one-night-only Feast of the Seven Fishes, inspired by her new cookbook, Crave: Bold Recipes that Make You Want Seconds. The Feast of La Vigilia, the celebratory seafood-centric meal that occurs on Christmas Eve, is deeply rooted in Italian tradition and the most important meal of the holiday. Chef Akunowicz’s specially crafted tasting menu will channel her Southern Italian dishes and feature seafood prepared in a variety of bold ways, from chilled shrimp acqua pazza to fried whole fish and beautifully pan-seared scallops. Don’t forget the handmade pasta that chef Akunowicz is known for, adorned with Maine lobster. Along with the plentiful plates singing with seafood, there will be carefully selected wine pairings, which include her private label KA Sangiovese, made by celebrated winemaker Giovanna Modenia. This seafood spectacular will be a Feast of the Seven Fishes of epic proportions and one you won’t want to miss.
Dining Table: $185 / Inside Chef's Counter: $200
MENU
Hors D’Oeuvres
Fried Oysters with Papaya Slaw and Caviar
Chilled Shrimp Acqua Pazza
Berlucchi ‘61 Franciacorta Extra Brut
Dinner
Sweet Green Curry with Clams
Marchesi di Barolo Gavi 2022
Sicilian Octopus with Chickpea Stew
Maine Lobster with Squid Ink Casarecce
Giovanna Madonia KA Sangiovese 2022
Diver Scallop Piccata with Braised Greens
Whole Crispy Branzino with Peperonata
GD Vajra Barbera d'Alba 2022
Chocolate Olive Oil Cake
Cantina Della Volte Lambrusco di Sorbara Brut Rosso 2018
Wines generously donated by Ruby Wines, Inc., M.S. Walker, Arborway Imports, Vineyard Road, and Mucci Imports
Special thanks to E-Fish for their generous product donation for this event
About Karen Akunowicz:
Chef Karen Akunowicz is the 2018 James Beard Foundation Award winner for Best Chef: Northeast and the 2020 James Beard Award nominee for Best New Restaurant in America. She is the chef and owner of Fox & the Knife Enoteca in South Boston, Bar Volpe Ristorante, and Fox Pasta Company, and has been touted as “Boston’s Queen of Pasta”. Her restaurant Fox & the Knife was called an “Instant Classic” by Food & Wine and named one of their “Best New Restaurants in America”.
Chef Akunowicz is a well-known television personality and was voted fan favorite on Bravo TV’s Emmy-nominated show Top Chef (seasons Season 13 as well as “All-Stars”). She is a rising star on Food Network’s “Tournament of Champions” and has appeared as a judge on Top Chef, Top Chef Canada, America’s Worst Cooks, Guy’s Grocery Games and America’s Test Kitchen Next Generation. She is a recurring judge on Beat Bobby Flay.
Chef Karen Akunowicz has not only left an indelible mark on the culinary world with her innovative and flavorful approach to cooking and is now sharing with home cooks everywhere. Her new cookbook, "Crave: Bold Recipes That Make You Want Seconds," has become a sensation, and already named one of the top 20 cookbooks on Amazon for 2023. As a testament to the cookbook's acclaim, the upcoming "Feast of the Seven Fishes" event will showcase delectable recipes from Chef Karen's celebrated cookbook, adding a flavorful touch to the festive occasion.
Chef Karen Akunowicz’s residency is made possible in part by a generous gift by Nancy Lukitsh to our Chef Performance Fund.
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