- * * *Sushi rolls in a row/ Rob Owen-Wahl (stock.xchang) Photo of uramaki roll on home page by Erik Araujo/stock.xchng* * *
My picks for some intriguing food events coming up. Note that these events require advance reservation.
WEDNESDAY 2/24
Potato Pandemonium at Possum Trot Farm
Yes, potatoes are actually locally grown. Chef Robert Barnum will prepare a unique potato menu, including potato salad with carambola relish, smoked potatoes, individual potato souffles, and potato pancakes topped with passionfruit sauce. You can check out the full menu here. Read about Chef Barnum’s potato prep in Redland Rambles blog. Guests will also sample Barnum’s selection of homemade tropical fruit wines. If you arrive early, Barnum will provide an informal lesson on unusual uses of local ingredients. You must RSVP and purchase tickets by Saturday, 2/20.
When: Wednesday, 2/24 at 6:30 pm
Where: Possum Trot Tropical Fruit Nursery, 14955 SW 214th St, Homestead
How much: $100 per person
FRIDAY 2/26
Cooking Class: Sushi Round the Clock
Chef Johnson Teh teaches tricks to making sushi in this is a hands-on class. He starts with the basics and will teach students how to make an assortment of rolls. At the end of the class, enjoy your handiwork. Teh is the chef at one of go-to neighborhood restaurants, Lan Pan Asian, as well as Yuga and Gourmet Fuel in Coral Gables. Registration required by Friday 2/19.
When: Friday 2/26, 10 am to 1 pm
Where: Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden,10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables
How much: $45 for members of Fairchild, $60 for non-members
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