Contento
5-Course Elevated Peruvian Tasting Event
Peruvian cuisine—one of the world’s best—reflects the diversity of that nation’s extraordinary landscape, from snow-capped mountain ranges to desert to seashore to rain forest. Contento’s Chef/Co-Owner Oscar Lorenzzi, born in Lima, spent two decades working his way through the ranks of New York City’s restaurant scene before becoming Executive Chef of Graydon Carter’s renowned Waverly Inn. His dream project, Contento, opened in June 2021 in East Harlem. Here, Chef Lorenzzi offers signature dishes like arroz con pato (duck leg, green rice, fennel and onion salad, pomegranate gastrique), octopus served with black chimichurri and chilled cauliflower gazpacho, and pumpkin stew with root vegetables, edamames, and smoked mozzarella, as well as dishes that show Chinese and Japanese influences on Peruvian cuisine, and, of course, ceviches. And what a reception Contento has had! It made the New York Times’ 2021 List of “Top New Restaurants” and Esquire’s 2021 List of “Best New Restaurants in America” in its opening year and is still making waves, most recently with Eater's 2023 "Best in Harlem" List. We are excited to visit and also to hear about Contento’s unusual commitment to absolute accessibility for all diners. (One of its owners as well as Yannick Benjamin, named Sommelier/Beverage Director of the Year, both use wheelchairs.)
About the Host:
Oscar Lorenzzi
Executive Chef/Owner
Born in Peru’s capital of Lima, Chef Lorenzzi has spent two decades working his way through the ranks of New York City’s restaurant scene. Oscar cooked at Man Ray, L’Escale and Gaia before joining Andy D’Amico of Chef Driven Group to develop the successful 5 Napkin Burger franchise. He then moved on to lead Marseille and Nice Matin as Chef de Cuisine. After a decade with Chef Driven Group, he took the role of Executive Chef of Graydon Carter’s renowned Waverly Inn, where he ran the kitchen for two years before returning to Chef Driven Group in 2018. He opened his dream project, Contento, in the Spring of 2021.
The Lineup
All courses will be individually plated.
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Beet Tartare
with panka emulsion, spring onions, crispy shallots, and goat cheese
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Octopus Ceviche
with persian cucumber, red onions, edamame, chicharron, and leche de pantera
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Quinoa & Corn Risotto
with corn and queso fresco cream and chili oil
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Arroz Con Pato
duck leg with peruvian green rice and crunchy cabbage slaw
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Chocolate & Passion Fruit Tart
with dulce de leche chantilly
Contento
88 E 111th St
New York, NY 10029
Event FAQs
- Do I have to bring printed tickets to the event?
- No tickets are needed.
- What does the ticket price cover?
- The ticket price covers the full cost of the meal.
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- Can I bring guests/non-members to this event?
- Yep! For this event, guest tickets are $75 + tax & tip, and you can bring up to 3 guests. Please note, guests are not allowed to attend unaccompanied by a member.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to support@tastingcollective.com.
- What qualifies as valid proof of vaccination?
- To verify that you are fully vaccinated, and gain entry to the event, you must present to our event lead any one of the following forms of proof: your original physical vaccination card, a clearly legible photo of your original vaccination card, the CLEAR Health Pass App, the Excelsior Pass, or the NYC COVID Safe App. Please note, you will be only be considered “fully vaccinated” if it has been at least 14 days since you've received either (a) a second shot of the Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, or (b) a single shot of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. More questions about this? Contact us at support@tastingcollective.com
- What COVID safety precautions will be taken at this event?
- As per this restaurant's policy, all attendees must be fully vaccinated and will be required to show proof of vaccination at the door to gain entry. We will also be accommodating all requests for separate tables rather than communal seating, and all food will be served individually plated.
- What must I bring to the event?
- Please make sure to bring proof of vaccination along with a government-issued photo ID.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- At this event, we will be able to accommodate all dietary restrictions and food allergies except allium allergies. Please make sure to Update Your Dietary Restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at support@tastingcollective.com after you purchase tickets to let us know what your allergies/restrictions are.
