Recap, The Wandering 01

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 Alexandra Dawson

The Wandering

WANDERERS WANTED

It is with a full heart I announce the launch of my newest project, The Wandering: a plant based and seasonally inspired gathering series, offering DC's wanderers the opportunity to step away for their everyday chaos and assemble around the communal table. Developed and curated with my dear friend Alexandra Dawson,  nutritionist, wellness warrior, mama bird, and the writer and photographer behind celebrated plant-based lifestyle and recipe  website inmybowl.com and Instagram, @tallulahalexandra, The Wandering is fundamentally influenced by the Jewish Value of hachnasat orchim- welcoming guests no matter the circumstance.  Together, Alexandra and I are offering an accessible and inclusive opportunity to gather with old friends and new, with our table as the centerpiece. Pull up a seat, wanderers wanted.

Our very first gathering is quickly approaching! On August 12th Alexandra and I are whipping up an intimate, home cooked summer feast. Take a sneak peak at the menu below and be sure to score a ticket as seats are very limited. Can't wait to see you there!