Elite Tasting: The Sherbourne

I had an amazing time at the Elite tasting at the Sherbourne. I’m new to the area and it was great to meet other Unilocalers! I look forward to seeing everyone at future events: o)
Now onto the food, so good! I tried everything I could. The things that still stick out to me are the tuna tartar and the scallops. All together though I didn’t taste anything I didn’t like. And the potato bar was a stroke of genius as I now want to go back to the Sherbourne just to show that to people. I also was impressed with the creativity of the watermelon bite with the squeezy tube thing of balsamic. It made the food interactive which I always find to be fun. The deserts were really good, especially the cookies. I don’t know how a cookie can be that memorable, but it was!
I was also impressed with how on top of it the kitchen was. There was hardly ever an empty tasting table.
I really liked the décor of the Sherbourne too. It had a definite outside/​inside thing going on with the real tree growing right in the middle of the establishment. It was very intimate with low lighting. I also enjoyed how the bar was set up, a small and intimate bar. The drinks were delicious too, very fresh ingredients made for two delightful concoctions.
I think what was truly nice is that the manager and the chef (who are also adorably married) both came out to talk with us. It made

Apologies for the late review, but I didn’t want to rush this one!
When I saw that there’d be a tasting at The Sherbourne, I was super excited because I had actually wanted to try it!
The Sherbourne is located right by Jerry’s Deli, but it’s a little hidden. Once you walk inside though, you’ll find yourself in an intimate setting with trees and LED lights that give off a warm and cozy feeling. It’s small, but it’s adorable.
The staff was wonderful and consistently brought out food and cleaned up plates. We were treated to ahi tuna tartar with avocado salsa and edamame hummus, scallops with jalepeno yuzu mignonette, beef carpaccio with capers and eggs, pressed watermelon with candy balsamic and feta cheese, and gazpacho with smoked chicken. The beef carpaccio was delicious! As was the ahi tuna tartar and the scallops. I wasn’t as impressed with the other two, but I have to say, all the dishes were so beautifully presented!
We also had our own mashed potato concoctions from the mashed potato bar, which they serve instead of the standard bread and basket. I shared with some friends, so I was able to try the yukon gold, purple peruvian, and the sweet potato. The purple peruvian is a little more starchy than the regular yukon gold, but both were delicious. I loved the pairing of the potato with pesto and sundried tomatoes! So delicious. The sweet potato one with chocolate and oreo cookies crumble was heavenly! Perfect for my sweet tooth!
We finished off with some cookies and bread pudding. The cookies were delicious, but the bread pudding didn’t impress me as much. I love bread pudding, but this one was a little too soggy for my taste.
There were also making drinks, and I loved the Recliner (vanilla vodka infused with tea, lemonade, blood orange, mint). So refreshing!
Everyone here was so cordial, and I really enjoyed this event! Loved The Sherbourne as well. Thank you to The Sherbourne — I will be back! And Katie B, once again, thank you and fantastic job!

THAT BREAD PUDDING MADE ME BREAK MY DIET.
and it was so worth it.
being on a low carb diet during a tasting is not fun. but, after a few drinks, all my self discipline went out the window and i’m glad it did or i would have never tried the bread pudding. I’m still thinking about it today! like, right now.
it’s made with different types of bread, even croissants. someone explained it to me but i was definitely a little tipsy at this point so all i remember is croissants. there is enough parking on the big street parallel to the resto if you don’t mind walking.
I’m so glad I came to this even or else I would have never found this place. It’s tucked behind Jerry’s Deli and another building and it’s hot as hell but so cozy. I’m definitely going to go back when the sun goes down and have me another helping of that bread pudding on my cheat days.
Thanks Katie B. for another amazing event.

No my review isn’t coming in late. This is how I do. Shoot off reviews 10+ at a time and then marinate =)
My very first Unilocal event!!! So I follow directions too well. When I read those lines Katie wrote, it read to me that I don’t RSVP unless I really really want to go cuz then ur ass is not getting into an event u really want to get into later cuz u wasted your turn on something like Getting your hair Did. So What better time to use my first turn on a Unilocal ELITE Tasting for Unilocal Elites. Time to cash in!
Drinks:
Joe put so much time into each drink, that I had to get two at a time! Great decision as each drink was done well and by the time i was done with two drinks, it was almost my turn to collect my mashed potato prize. The pineapple ice cubes were money
Food tried:
Salvadorian Mashed potatoes — another first for me. Having to wait in line was killer. I LOVE mashed potatoes. Give me 10 seconds and I could’ve scoop scoop and scooped my way to the most epic, super, 15 topping, 3 potato mashed potato bowl ever. Oh wait. I think I tried a Peruvian potato. I don’t know. It was purple
Scallops — I ate a couple of these and I really liked them. Loved the flavor
Gazpacho — huge let down cuz I thought I was about to try something like a shrimp cocktail. Yes, it’s my fault. I didn’t read the food descriptions all night.
Ahi tuna things — ate a few. Tasty. Will be back for more.
Beef carpaccio — really good. Maybe my favorite.
Service: Great throughout the night. Even the valet guy!
Parking: Valet $ 5. All these confusing, multiple, no parking at this time except when street sweeping but if you have this pass you are ok unless its sunday and the meter is broken parking signs. I hate valet but I hate getting my car towed even more.

An intimate Elite event at a great venue, with great food, and most of all great company!
No +1 for this event, No problem! I was intimidated at first walking into the restaurant alone, but by the end of the night I had made so many new Unilocal friends! Katie was so helpful as usual and made sure everyone was taken care of.
Food was AMAZING! I was so full, couldn’t even walk to my car afterwards. I did have to fight with fellow Unilocaler Rodney S for food, how did he get to be the 1^st in line for everything???
Beautiful ambience, love the décor and the cute patio with aged wood tables and chairs. Great service by Karen and her staff!
Thanks to Katie B, Karen, and Sherbourne for a wonderful night!

Great Unilocal event with good company, some fun bites & drinks.
***Short Review
Came here Sep’11
Great Unilocal event by Unilocal,Katie B, and the generous hosts of ‘The Shelbourne’
The company was great, and the staff were awesome.
It was interesting to talk to the bartender and other staff enthusiastically talk about their menu.
The food and drinks were a lot fun.
Although I didn’t try everything, I do fondly recall the sweet potato creation with maple syrup, chocolate chips, etc suggested by The Shelbourne staff.
The beef bruschetta /​toast had some quite tasty beef chunks, cooked a nice medium rare with a good char and perfect seasoning.
Thanks again to Katie B, all Unilocal staff who set up the event, and The Shelbourne.
I’d love to go back and try their more steak and meat centered menu.
Detailed Review will go more into the specifics and the sweet potato dish I tried.
***Detailed Review.
Being that this was my fist Unilocal event, I was very happy with the way it was organized. The consideration given to the amount of people who attended and the space was perfect. It never felt too crowded or empty. The small bites food came out in a timely rotation. The quality of the food was surprisingly good, especially given the amount that was constantly churned from the kitchen.
The environment of ‘The Sherbourne’ is more cozy and charming. For some reason it reminds me of a Tiki Bar, even though I’m not sure it was the intended effect. I think it’s cool that the place has more of distinct character given the multitude of more generic gastropubs in town these days.
It was cool to meet new Unilocalers and indulge in complementary food and drinks. I enjoyed discussing eats with Unilocalers Soo and Nelson. Its always fun to talk with others who can recommend new cool places to try out.
Unfortunately I didn’t get the chance to sample all the food, and got more caught up with socializing.
What I did probably the most was the mashed potato bar, where you get to customize a mashed potato creation from a sweet potato, Yukon gold regular potato, and a Peruvian purple variety. In addition, there are a multitude of condiments you can add in ranging from more savory items like bacon, olives, different cheeses, to more sweet items like graham crackers (iirc), chocolate chip, etc. A bit overwhelmed by the possibilities, I had the server decide for me and got this (if in doubt, just ‘trust the chef’ I say):
Mashed sweet potato with chocolate chips, maple syrup, and brown sugar
This was really more of a dessert with a focus on a layering purely sweet flavors. The effect really was more fun in the sense of something you’d make with friends, and it turns out to be better than it sounds like. I thought the flavors were pretty balanced. You could taste everything separately, and no element appeared overpowering. I particularly loved the maple syrup and the brown butter. Texture wise, I liked how the brown butter and chocolate chips gave a the mash a bit of crunchiness.
I liked how the potato reminded me a lot of sweet potato pie, but with a slightly heavier consistency. The portion served was small enough where it didn’t become too heavy.
Serving temperature for the sweet potato pie was quite hot, which was great for me. If I had to nitpick, maybe the colder temps of the chocolate chips were a bit distracting against the hot sweet potato mash. Maybe a chocolate fudge might have provided the same flavor without the distraction. Overall it was a good dessert. It worked better than I thought it would.

Thank you Katie B. and The Sherbourne for a great Unilocal event!
The venue was super cute with the tree in the middle, and lights hanging off of it. This is definitely a small and intimate restaurant, but it just makes it all the better.
The food was spectacular. And The Sherbourne was so generous with the food. They just kept bringing out plates of hors d’oeurvres the whole night! My favorite for the night was whole scallops on the half shell with the jalapeño yuzu! Also loved the ahi tuna over taro chip, watermelon and balsamic, gazpacho, beef carpaccio with capers and eggs.
The whipped potato bar was so much fun! I was able to try both savory potatoes (white and purple peruvian), and a variety of toppings. Never thought of adding pesto to mashed potato before, but will definitely be doing that the next time I make mashed potatoes at home. Its so yummy! The sweet potato was also good with sweet toppings like chocolate!
I will definitely be going back to the Sherbourne to try their regular menu items!
Parking: Street metered parking or $ 6 for valet.

The Sherbourne Elite Tasting event reminded me why the smaller Elite events are particularly special Elite events to experience — they are more intimate than the larger events and give you a better chance of holding actual conversations with the Elites you meet due to the exclusion of a +1 option.
The Sherbourne itself is quite a gem of a place located in an area often overshadowed (kinda literally) by the well known LA landmarks Cedar Sinai hospital and The Beverly Hills Center. As such, it’s a relatively easy location to miss while driving but one that shouldn’t be missed at all if the food is any indication. Defined by a rustic wooden interior and a greenhouse type of glass ceiling (and tiger skulls for lights??), The Sherbourne provides an environment that gives you more the more attention you pay to it.
We feasted on some scallops, gazpacho, and refreshing watermelon bars that helped cool down a warm afternoon — I was particularly addicted to the beef carpaccio (I think the egg yolk bits and bread it was made for an AMAZING combination) and the tuna ahi bites. Major props goes to the mashed potato bar — the ability to add a huge variety of toppings from different kinds of cheese to bacon bits on three choices of mashed potatoes made the small wait in line worth it.
In addition, the Sherbourne’s special «Recliner» drink (a lemony vodka drink mixed with blood orange, tea, and a mint leaf) helped make a quickly cooling night more relaxing.
A LOT of credit to The Sherbourne for constantly keeping the food refills coming along and for providing such friendly and helpful staff to the event. The owner is clearly enthusiastic about her restaurant and that passion really translated to a wonderful experience that made a rough Thursday night commute to LA easily worth it.
Once again, THANKS Katie B! You always manage to hit it out of the ballpark!

This event was one of the prime examples of why Elite events are so great. Let me count the ways:
1) It encourages you to step outside of your one mile radius comfort zones.
Our fine city is a vast one, so why lock yourself into the same rotation of regular spots close to home week after week, right? The Sherbourne is yet another hidden gem that I would have never known existed if it wasn’t for this event.
2) A bite of this. A sip of that.
It’s such a privilege to be able to sample a variety of dishes so that you get a broad taste of the menu and direction of the cuisine. And to wash it down with gratis cocktails? We’ve hit culinary gold, ladies and gents.
3) Meeting new people in the community.
Sometimes it’s great to go to an event where there are no plus ones allowed. Why? Because it forces you to mingle with strangers. When you are absent the security blanket known as your plus one, you just might meet some pretty cool people.
4) A deeper appreciation.
I love when the owner or a representative of the venue hosting the event has a chance to address guests, because you get to hear their story about why they are who the are and why they’re doing what they’re doing. Most people are doing what they are doing because they’re passionate about it. This in turn, makes you appreciate what they’re doing on a human level. It’s inspiring, and it inspires you to want to see them succeed.
TIP: Please remember to show your thanks to the people who are taking care of all of us during the events. Everything is provided free of charge, so show your thanks by leaving a token of appreciation. It’s classy.
See you at the next event!

I was very excited when I found out that I was invited to attend this very special event at The Sherbourne. I’ve only been a Unilocal Elite member for about 4 months and just seems like each event gets better and better!
The event was very intimate and organized. The restaurant was fairly small and we had it all to ourselves. The ambiance was intimate and relaxing. Perfect place for a date or a nice dinner.
Loved the presentation of the food! Each dish was nicely displayed in an artistic fashion.
Drinks:
–Sherbourne Specialty (Svedka vodka, pomegranate, cranberry juice, lime juice, cointreau, muddled orange zest, jalapeño)
–The Recliner (vanilla vodka infused with tea, fresh lemonade, blood orange, and stalk of mint)
Food:
–Ahi Tuna Tartar Bites with Avocado Salsa and Edamame Hummus: yummy!
–Gazpacho with Smoked Chicken (or a veggie option): ok
–Scallops on the Half Shell with Jalapeño Yuzu Mignonette: delicious & pretty!
–Pressed Watermelon with Candy Balsamic and Feta Cheese: ok
–Beef Carpaccio, with Capers and Eggs: amazing!
The potato bar was absolutely delicious! The waitress serving us was super nice and friendly. I tried both the Yukon potato with all the dressings & the sweet potato (with oreos, Ghirardelli chocolate chips, maple brown sugar) and they were both amazing!
Dessert:
–Coconut & White Chocolate Bread Pudding: good
–Maple Cookie and Cream: warm and delicious!
Service:
–AMAZING! I was very impressed that all the waiters/​waitresses were so nice and attentive.
I would love to come back and try other items on their menu!
Thank you Katie B. for organizing the event! And thank you to Karen (GM) for hosting us! :)

My first Unilocal elite event! Woohoo! Finally enjoying the perks of my elite-​dom, and the perks were indeed quite perky.
Had a blast here — I arrived right around 7 and it was great to be greeted by Katie B’s smile in real life. She’s just as friendly in person! The standout was the mashed potato bar, for which you had to wait in line, but the line wasn’t bad at all, given that the servers were constantly refilling the table of food that you waited by. I noshed on crostinis, scallops on the half shell, tuna tartare, and beef carpaccio. I actually hit up the mashed potato bar twice, getting purple peruvian mashed potatoes the first time with olive tapenade, pesto, and parmesan, and getting a dessert-​y sweet potato mash with maple syrup, graham cracker crumbs, and chocolate chips the second time around. For dessert, they served giant soft warm cookies and coconutty bread pudding.
I ate way too much, and I got to meet some of my Unilocal friends and make some new friends — everything Unilocal is about! So glad I got to make it out to an event and actually meet some of my fellow Unilocalers. Looking forward to more in the future — thanks Katie B!

This event is going on my top 5 best event list. I had never been to The Sherbourne, but I am so glad I did. It’s a semi-​outdoor venue and super small. That feature made last night a very intimate event. Met a few Unilocalers!
Food wise, the appetizer like portions were great. Very unique combinations of ingredients. By far, the best part was the mashed potato bar. I never knew you could put chocolate chips or oreo crumbs on mashed potatoes. Great flavor! Of course, I kept mine classic, with bacon, chives, sour cream and lots of cheese!
My night was completed by the awesome, rich, white chocolate cookies… oh, my Lord! I had 3! (on top of the bread pudding!) I officially turned into a glutton last night… and I don’t regret it ONE bit!
Shout out to the bartender who served us a great drink called the Recliner. Great job Katie B, you never disappoint!

Hats off to Katie B for putting together this Elite event! It was really fun and the food was top notch. I had never been to the Sherbourne, so was pleasantly surprised. It’s built as an expansion with Jerry’s Deli, and is partially owned by them. Karen, our hostess and the Chef’s wife, told me that her husband is quite the Renaissance man, and was currently judging a segment for Dancing With the Stars. The whole idea for the mashed potato bar was his as was all the recipes from our menu. Quite impressive!
Highlights for me: free alcoholic house specialties featuring Svedka Vodka, potato bar, scallops, beef carpaccio crustinis, and the cookies for desserts. There were a lot more small dishes, of course, but those were the ones that stood out for me. Also got to meet and talk to some new Unilocal Elite friends which was always a plus. Because it was a smaller crowd, I got to talk to Katie B, who was wonderful and friendly as always. Will definitely come back!

Bread baskets? Chips & salsa? That’s soooo 1999! It’s all about the WHIPPED POTATO BAR!!! Three types of mashed potatoes (purple, regular, sweet potato) and unlimited toppings (various cheeses, bacon, chives, sundries tomatoes, nuts, brown sugar, chocolate chips, Oreo pieces, etc)…I was in SPUD heaven :) this concept alone won me over from the beginning!
Tuna Tar Tar– tasted fresh, perfect bite size, paired well with avocado, and chip was crispy. Yum!
Beef Carpaccio– Mmm… Mmm…Mmm…this was my favorite. All the ingredients were like a mini party in my mouth.
Scallop– I slurped up a few those scrumptious suckers. Nicely paired with lemon… beautiful!
Watermelon/​Candy w/​vinegrette filled tube– took me a few samples to realize I was suppose to infuse the tube filled with vinegrette into the watermelon. Once I had it mastered I just couldn’t stop. Tasted delicious and was fun to eat.
Cookies w/​whipped cream– the cookies melted in my mouth and that cream was so smooth and creamy. I didn’t think I could fit any more food in until… wait for it…
Bread pudding– YUM! Warm, rich, and the perfect end to such a decadent display of food.
DRINKS!!! OMG… they were fabulous!!! SHERBOURNE SPECIALTY (vodka, pomegranate, cranberry juice, lime juice, orange zest, and jalapeño)…that cocktail was spiced beautifully and had a great balance of flavors. Definitely had a kick, I loved it. THE RECLINER… or as I kept calling it… the relaxer lol (vanilla vodka infused with tea, lemonade, blood orange, mint, and garnished with a pineapple basil ice cube). This drink was refreshing, light, and that ice cube was amazing! I was also one of the lucky ones who got to try the BLACK & BLUE… not sure what was in it but I loved the blueberry garnish. All drinks were very tasty and I would love to try them all again.
The SHERBOURNE put out a great spread and really went all out on this event. Special thanks to Karen (general manager), she was a pleasure to talk to and very inviting. Joseph (mixologist), he made every cocktail perfect and had a smile on his face the entire time. Taylor (spud mixologist) she was on her game and very helpful when it came to suggesting spud combos. The entire staff was wonderful and the event turned out flawless. Thank you, Katie B. for organizing such a fun and tasty event!
Such a gem! Can’t wait to return! :)

Who unleashed the cookie monster?
The Sherbourne!
Another great event to spend the evening and experience a hidden gem! Thank you Katie B. for another successful YEE! The tasting was very nice, samplers of the Sherbourne’s delicious treats was almost never ending, the servers I have to say were very attentive as they swiftly take empty trays to replace it with a tray full of scrumptious goodies! The event was border-​lining intimate as it is not your typical Unilocal Elite extravaganza, the «no plus one» helped a lot too as I have finally met long time Unilocal friends that I’ve only interacted online and also great meeting new ones! (from East & West) Pleasure meeting Thom F., Marian L, Ashley L, Brian B., Jessica C., Ron N. and many more!
Kudos to the Sherbourne for being so gracious (Thank you GM Karen) To our amazing bartender — Thank you for keeping the libations coming, it was great.
The night ended with a delightful treat, freshly baked white chocolate cookies and a delectable serving of The Sherbourne’s famous bread pudding. It was AMAZING!
Until next time!

Wheel barrel anyone??? This event had my stomach wanting more and more and more! The quality of food and drinks was off the chart. Lets start with the drinks:
The Recliner is truly a drink that is refreshing and smooth. It had vanilla vodka infused with tea, lemonade, blood orange and a stalk of mint. Just imagine yourself by the beach drinking one of these liquid delights. The Sherbourne Specialty was indeed a specialty that will have your mouth jumping for joy over the spicy goodness. This one had svedka vodka, pomegranate, cranberry juice, lime juice, cointreau, muddled orange zest and jalepeno. One sip and you were in heaven.
The Main Course:
The potato bar was the gem at this event. You cant beat having purple Peruvian with cheddar cheese, olives, and bacon. Well wait, yes you can if you decide to get their sweet potato with Oreo chips, chocolate and maple syrup. Talk about mouth watering goodness.
Among other gems at this event was the tuna tar tar and the beef carpaccio. These were heaven in your mouth because they had the perfect portion of ingredients to make you say more!!!
Dessert:
I had to hold my hands back otherwise this delicious prize would have been gone for my Unilocal peeps. Bread Pudding along with some sugar cookies that you would want day and night. The cookies were great, but then add whipped cream! Talk about goodness on goodness.
The staff was awesome. Robert at the bar did a great job serving us Unilocal peeps high quality service and high quality drinks. Taylor manned the potato station like a champ, and did a great job. Karen the GM also did a wonderful job making sure we were taken care of.
Once again, once again, Katie B, you made hard work look easy! Great job and thanks for making every event memorable.

Katie B has done a fabulous job again!
The Sherbourne is a quaint restaurant by Cedar Sinai. It’s north of the Cedar Sinai and north of Beverly Boulevard. Valet parking is $ 5.
I entered The Sherbourne a little after 7 and there was already a line for the mashed potatoes bar. There was a table clothed in white linen that had various appetizers. I tried the scallops, watermelon bar, tuna tartar, beef carpaccio and of course, the mashed potato. Mine was some other savory starch. It had a purple color to it. It was rich with flavors and I really loved the marriage of the simple and complex flavors.
I ordered a club soda but requested that the bartender add fruits and mint like the alcoholic specials. He added a splash of pomegranate juice which made the otherwise plain club soda dance with delight.
I saw my Unilocal friends and met new friends. I really enjoyed this intimate event.

This has to be one of the best Unilocal events i’ve been to as far as quality of food and drinks. The Recliner with the iced pineapple and basil was a dangerously delightful drink that made me a bit sloppy in my speech and somewhat unstable in my heels — if you know what i mean!
Biting into the tuna tartar and the beef carpaccio i forgot all about diet and portioning since all i could think of was finishing one mouthful and grabbing the next bite. I was a bit embarrased at first, but after two Recliners and a spicy drink i didn’t care so much and just allowed my tastebuds to shamelessly indulge in the amazing flavors and textures of the food.
The potato bar was unique and tasty. First round i had the purple peruvian with cheese, onions and sundried tomatoes, round two i had sweet potatoes with chocolate chips, crumpled oreos, brown sugar and maple syrup.
Did someone say dessert? Warm sugar cookies with whipped cream and bread pudding!!! Seriuos?!? I’ll just spend ALL day at the gym tomorrow!
One of the best Unilocal events yet!
Great staff and service! Bartender and wait staff was fantastic. The food kept coming. Karen– the restaurant’s GM was a sweetheart and i cant wait to hoat my birthday dinner at the Sherbourne. A hidden gem for sure! All the quality and none of the pretention. So glad i came!
It was also great that Unilocalers had no plus ones as we were more sociable and open to having fun amd connecting with one another.

I’ve been dying to try the Sherbourne since I read about the potato bar in Katie B’s review. I was going to buy the Unilocal deal but it was gone the next day. So sad I was not faster on the draw :(
I will totally be back because I enjoyed everything tonight. So generous and so gracious. I definitely want more potatoes and those bacon bits. YUM!
AND the famed bread pudding definitely lives up to the hype. A must try!
Luckily, I found tons of metered parking on St. Vincent (free after 6pm). Score!
Thanks Katie B and the Sherbourne!
Fun times with new Unilocal friends and Fia R.
TIP: Close enough to Koreatown to take a cab and spend a night at one of the 24 hour spa if you get drunk. I super sober but I’m spa-​ing anyways. Unilocaling from Grand Spa (which I do not recommend) — go to Wi or Century.
Nap time!

«I got a feeling, that tonight’s gonna be a good night, that tonight’s gonna be a good, good night.» — «I got a feeling», Blackeyed Peas
Fun times!
I gained access to the The Sherbourne restaurant Elite Tasting CMYE and I am so grateful I did. The Sherbourne is an intimate restaurant located conveniently behind Jerry’s Deli. The dim lighting & limited seating makes for great ambiance for a future date, as you don’t have to talk over others & diners have service that’s more personal.
Here’s what I sampled —
Scallops on the half shell w/​jalapeño yuzu vinaigrette — My favorite of the night. The vinaigrette added a nice brightness to the briny & tender scallop. I must’ve had around 20 of these.
Gazpacho w/​smoked chicken — I’m not a big gazpacho fan. I did partake of a few of these during the night. To me, it’s like thickened V8 juice. Not bad.
Ahi tuna tartar bites w/​avocado salsa & edamame hummus — Another winner! The tuna was sweet, complemented perfectly by the monounsaturated fat from the avocado.
Pressed watermelon w/​candy, feta cheese & balsalmic vinegar — Delightful! The balsalmic vinegar was inside the plastic applicator. One squeeze, and the vinegar is absorbed by the watermelon. Very crisp & refreshing.
Beef carpaccio w/​capers & egg yolks — Very good! The beef was tender & succulent. The bread added a welcome crunchy texture. I had quite a few of these, too.
The whipped potato bar is The Sherbourne’s specialty. Diners can choose either white potato, purple peruvian potato or sweet potato. There is a veritable smörgåsbord of accoutrements to fully customize your whipped potatoes to whatever strikes your fancy.
I opted for half purple peruvian/​half sweet potato, w/​bacon & walnuts. Delicious. The PP was starchy & dense, whereas the sweet potato was sweet. Nice yin/​yang contrast.
Dessert — Awesome! Bread pudding & cookies. Warm, unctuous goodness.
Meet some cool Elites, too —
Cynthia, Gabi & my new BFF, Troy.
Linda & Dani.
Katie B. reminding Elites to wash their hands after using the restroom J/​K
Phillip & Vickie vogue-​ing. Strike a pose!
Shoutouts to Marian, Dez, Linzer & others that I met. I’m sorry if I forgot to mention you but I was drunk off of scallops & my past chemotherapy has messed with my memory. But, it was nice shooting the breeze with all of you.
Oh, and you can’t go to an event w/​o pilfering some Unilocal schwag.
Katie, thank you so much for giving me the pleasure of attending another Elite event. I enjoyed every minute and had a terrific night. Can’t wait for the next. Remember, it’s not an Elite event if I’m not there to eat all the food ;P
Excelsior!