Join Chef Nelson German, Executive Chef and Owner of Oakland's acclaimed Sobre Mesa and alaMar Dominican Kitchen & Bar, and Executive Chef and Partner at Meski, as he brings the vibrant flavors of the Dominican Republic to the California Restaurant Show. As guests are seated, they will be welcomed with a tasting of Habichuela Sweet Potato Hummus while Chef German introduces the flavors and traditions behind the meal before demonstrating how to prepare Pastelon De Platano “Afro Latin Plantain Lasagna”. Midway through the presentation, attendees will enjoy the finished lasagna paired with a refreshing Morir Soñiando “To Die Dreaming” mocktail. Following the demonstration, Chef German will sign copies of his cookbook, Caribbean Cocktails: Drinks and Bites from the Afro-Latino Diaspora.
Welcome Snack
Habichuela Sweet Potato Hummus – red kidney bean, kamota, toasted sesame, sofrito, ripe plantain salsa, injera chip
*Vegan
Demo Dish
Pastelon De Platano “Afro Latin Plantain Lasagna” – ripe plantain, plant based picadillo, Oaxaca cheese, tomato sazonado, olive chimichurri
*Gluten-free, nut-free, vegetarian
Drink Demo
Chef’s Morir Soñiando “To Die Dreaming” – Orange, coconut condensed milk, Marchini farms yellow peach, coconut milk, Caribbean warm spice mix
*Dairy-free