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Recap, The Wandering 01

August 16, 2016 by Atara Bernstein in The Wandering

Through The Wandering, Alexandra and I are setting out to create a meaningful experience around food, for all. Too often highly curated dinner gatherings are expensive, exclusive and all together in accessible. Aley and I are calling that status quo into question. We believe that everyone deserves to experience a beautiful meal and celebrate community. 

I'm still floating on a cloud, as I reflect back on what ended up being a magical gathering, our first inaugural The Wandering, last Friday night. By luck or the grace of some higher power, we were blessed with the most spirited dinner guests we could ask for, many of whom did not know one another. By the end of the night, Aley and I witnessed and participated in tons of laughter, deep conversation, and the exchange of phone numbers between our guests, proof that our dinner was a success. 

Food highlights included our dazzling veggie board (featuring a smokey carrot hummus, recipe to come soon), minty pesto, herbaceous farro salad and a summery peach galette with coconut cream. 

We're so excited for our next gathering coming up in September! Here's a sneak peak at the menu.

WANDERING 02 MENU

FIRST
harissa matbucha
tomato, chili, smoked paprika
melon bites
pistachio, za’atar, olive oil, parmesan
fried olives
orange zest
crudite
peppers, cucumbers, beets
SECOND
warm tomato and bread salad
bread + white beans, coconut milk
spiced nightshades
spice rubbed eggplant, carrots hummus, dill
not quite autumn salad
dark greens, charred corn, stuffed green olives, pumpkin seed, cucumber, feta, citrus + basil
crusty bread
THIRD
skillet crumble
pear, ginger, oats, thyme
SPIRITS
intoxicated detox
apple, ginger, lemon, cayenne, gin
bottomless sauvignon blanc

 

And here are some of my favorite snaps from The Wandering 01. 

photo by @alex_elle

photo by @alex_elle

photo by Alexandra Dawson

photo by Alexandra Dawson

August 16, 2016 /Atara Bernstein
supper series, food gathering, DC
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