When last we heard of David Katz -- and that was, what?, two weeks ago -- the chef was parting ways with Silk City owner Mark Bee after a short stint in the kitchen. Katz was getting too ambitious, a trait that satisfied foodies at his previous stop, Restaurant M, but just didn't fly in the simpler word of Silk City. Just got word from Mike Stollenwerk at Little Fish in South Philly that he will have Katz in the kitchen on Thursday (10/18) to host/cook a five-course dinner. Two seatings (at 6 and 8:30) and price is $65 per person. It's BYOB, of course; one white and one red is recommended. Reservations: 215-413-3464
Menu
Amuse
Lobster & peppercress salad, confit of butternut squash, carrot, baby beets, vanilla bean vinaigrette.
Red wine risotto, pancetta, poached egg yolk
Pan roasted red snapper, asparagus, crisp new potatoes, sea urchin emulsion, slow cooked cherry tomatoes.
Braised veal cheek, cauliflower-truffle puree, roasted porcini, brussel leaves, madeira jus.
Chocolate truffle torte, hazelnut praline mousse, orange ice cream.