It's becoming "Underground Restaurant Central" around here.
Yesterday, after I posted some info about a new "legalized underground restaurant" (which in reality is a new "tasting menu" concept and fully above ground), the clandestine chef checked in with his amped-up July schedule:
Due to the popularity of last month's all-vegetarian dinner, two more have been scheduled, on July 10 and 11. This time, he plans a more straightforward approach, taking full advantage of just-picked veggies and peak flavors. At this weekend's events, diners will all be seated at the same table, close to the kitchen, allowing for maximim interaction with the chef and his staff. There will be another set of dinners held this month as well, on July 24 and 25.
The UR's website is: http://danssouslaterre.com/ . Contact the chef via this site for menus, wine details, availability, and of course, the secret password.
I really like the chef's latest idea: "alternative donation options," a barter system for interested diners who otherwise could not afford to attend his dinners. One can offer a product, a service, time in the kitchen or serving, perhaps. Hmm, I wonder if he'd consider a dining editor who at one time thought he was a pretty good waiter? -- George Mahe
