Welcome to the third-annual Y’all Dinner. FOR FUTURE FRONT’S FIFTH BIRTHDAY, WE’RE HOSTING AN INTIMATE SUPPER CLUB FUNDRAISER WITH ONE OF OUR FAVORITE CHEFS, DEEPA SHRIDHAR. With three seatings at 1900 E. 12th, come through on July 16, 17 or 18 for a multi-course South Indian-Texan menu from chef Deepa Shridhar, with natural wine tastings, a martini menu and good vibes. As a fundraiser, all proceeds from ticket sales will support the evening’s talent, as well as Future Front’s Austin-local public programs. Scroll for more details. WHAT TO EXPECT ★ A multi-course South Indian-Texan Menu by Chef Deepa Shridhar(vegetarian and gluten-free options available) ★ Curated local cocktails, plus martinis from Tito’s Handmade Vodka ★ A intimate tour of Future Front’s community studio ★ An evening among old and new friends, celebrating Future Front’s fifth anniversary FIVE COURSES Starter — Burnt Fig Leaf Cashew Queso + Mushroom Samosa Quesadilla + Table Tamarind Fig Water + Salsa Macha Starter — Tomato Boudin Kolache + Smoked Tomato Jaggery Dough+ Tomato Toghayal Mustard + Smoked Tomato + Boiled Peanut Crunch Main Course — Kerala Brisket Curry + Barton Springs Parotta + Coconut Chutney + Avakai Chili Honey + Local Fig & Chili Gremolata Amousebouche — Texas Fig Kichilika + Whipped Blue Cheese + Yogurt + Vethel Dessert — Fig Leaf Burnt Jaggery Mousse, Pecan Pie Tart Shell, Passion Fruit Frozen Custard, Fermented Fig DRINKS Fermented Texas Tomato Martini Sicc Rasam Martini Fig Leaf Jaggery Kaapi Espresso Martini Shots Tito’s Handmade Vodka Cocktails Natural Wines Topo Chico Sparkling Water DIETARY RESTRICTIONS? To inquire about dietary restrictions and other accommodations, please email hello@futurefronttexas.org. MEET YOUR HOSTS CHEF DEEPA SHRIDHAR Deepa Shridhar (she/her) is a chef, writer, podcaster and TV & Digital personality residing in Austin. Shridhar has started her professional cooking career working at some of the best restaurants in Texas, including her own award winning food trailer, Puli-Ra, and supper club, specializing in South Indian Texan cuisine, her own brand of Third Culture Cuisine. She is the founder of Thali Omakase; a private monthly dinner experience with a completely custom menu, complimentary beverage program and playlist. Currently, Shridhar collaborates on supper clubs and pop ups with like minded businesses across the country that include award winning restaurants and food businesses alike. She’s a contributing writer for Serious Eats and has been featured in many national publications along with multiple appearances on the Food Network including Chopped, as a runner up. Chef Deepa has a substack under the moniker: Sicc Palette. Sicc Palette is a digital platform that houses her podcast, newsletter and a variety of video content that focuses on personal narratives, the definitions of fine dining, immigrant, third culture cuisine and recipes flavored by her South Indian Texan perspective....
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