Eating from the Oaks: A Cultural & Culinary Acorn Experience
April 4 | 6–8 PM
A historic tasting dinner exploring the rich, nutty flavors of acorn cuisine
Join Jesse Trace, local oak expert, and Chef Garrett Morris for a cultural and culinary experience centered around California’s most iconic tree: the oak.
Together we’ll explore what oak trees are, where they grow, and why acorns have been such an important food for cultures around the world — including the Indigenous peoples of California. Jesse will demonstrate how acorns are processed into flour, transforming this humble wild food into a versatile ingredient.
Chef Garrett will prepare a three-course tasting menu featuring acorns in every dish, using a blend of traditional and creative techniques from different culinary traditions.
Menu
Dotorimuk with Seasonal Greens
Korean-style acorn jelly served with tender local greens, lightly dressed to highlight the earthy, nutty flavor of acorn starch.
Acorn Spaetzle with Sage, Local Parsnip & Ibérico Pancetta
Handmade spaetzle enriched with acorn flour, tossed with roasted parsnips, fragrant sage butter, and savory Ibérico (acorn fed pigs) pancetta.
Sweet Acorn Madeleines with Acorn-Infused Ice Cream
Warm French-style madeleine cakes made with acorn flour, served with creamy house-made acorn ice cream for a delicate nutty finish.
This intimate dinner will bring together food, ecology, and history, celebrating how one of California’s oldest foods can inspire new flavors today.
Notes:
****Location is at 2078 Parker St.
***Bring Your Own Beverage - we have wine glasses & openers.