Balandra
Day 1: 5-Course Globally-Inspired Tasting Series
Opened just this past March, this Fremont eatery that celebrates the tapas tradition with an emphasis on global flavors was heralded in the Seattle Times’ List of “New Restaurant Openings to Look Out For.” Co-Chef/Owner Ivan Barraza’s culinary journey began in Tijuana, where he started as a dishwasher and quickly rose through the ranks, eventually earning the title of chef at some of the most respected restaurants in the region. After moving to the Pacific Northwest, he continued to expand his culinary perspective, working in a wide variety of Eastside kitchens, from American and Italian to upscale Mexican and steakhouse concepts. At Balandra, he is offering a menu with such signature dishes as grilled artichoke with chimichurri, trumpet mushroom udon, butter poached halibut, beef cheeks, lamb leg with gochujang mole, and so much more. The Seattle Times reports that Balandra is “generating buzz,” so let’s see for ourselves what the fuss is all about as we sample Chef Barazza’s fare and hear about his food ideas.
About the Host:
Ivan Barraza
Co-Chef/Owner
Chef Ivan Barraza's journey in the kitchen began in Mexico, where he started as a dishwasher and quickly rose through the ranks as he branched out, eventually earning the title of chef at some of the most respected restaurants in the region. After moving to the Pacific Northwest, he continued to expand his culinary perspective, working in a wide variety of Eastside kitchens, from American and Italian to upscale Mexican and steakhouse concepts. Balandra is his first restaurant.
The Lineup
All courses will be individually plated. This menu will be Shellfish & Peanut Free. For a list of restrictions/allergies Chef is accommodating, click here.
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Tuna Tataki
hibiscus ginger ponzu, charred avocado puree, crispy leek, yuzu sesame seed
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Roasted King Oyster Mushroom
black sesame hummus, pickled crimini, gremolata
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Black Cod
miso dashi, purple asparagus salad, pickled mustard, demerara glaze
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Maple Bourbon Beef Cheeks
potato parsnip puree, sunchoke chip, cabernet gastrique
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Salt & Timber
smoked honey sponge, hazelnut cream, oat crumble, smoked salt, dark caramel
Balandra
3801 Stone Way N, Suite A
Seattle, WA Seattle, WA 98103
More Event Info
Dietary Restrictions Accommodation Policy:
Due to the large-format nature of this event, all accommodation requests must be Added To Your Profile, or Emailed To Us no later than 72 hours before the event. Requests submitted after this date will not be accommodated. Additionally, Balandra will only be accommodating certain dietary restrictions/food allergies, and they are unable to make menu adjustments based on distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles.
See below for guidance on whether or not they will be accommodating your restriction. Or, if your restriction is not represented below, Contact Us prior to booking tickets for guidance.
- Vegetarians: There is Tuna in Course 1, White Fish and Bonito Flakes in Course 3 and Beef in Course 4. Substitutions will be provided.
- Pescatarians: There is Beef in Course 4. Substitutions will be provided.
- Gluten: There is Gluten in Course 2, Course 5. Substitutions will be provided.
- Dairy:
• Butter: Butter is in Course 4, Course 5. Substitutions will be provided
• Milk/Cream: Milk/Cream is in Course 4, Course 5. Substitutions will be provided - Shellfish: This menu is shellfish-free.
- Fish: There is Tuna in Course 1 and White Fish and Bonito Flakes in Course 3. Substitutions will be provided.
- Eggs: There are Eggs in Course 5. Substitutions will be provided.
- Peanuts: This menu is peanut-free.
- Tree Nuts: There is Hazelnut and Walnut in Course 5. Substitutions will be provided.
- Alliums: There are Leeks in Course 1, and Garlic (Cooked) and Onion (Cooked) in Course 4. Substitutions will be provided.
- Mushrooms: There is Cremini (Baby Bella) and King Oyster in Course 2. Substitutions will be provided.
- Soy: There is Soy Sauce (Gluten Free) in Course 1, Soy Sauce (Gluten Free) in Course 2 and Soy Sauce (Gluten Free) and Miso in Course 3. Substitutions will not be provided.
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