Gaudir
5-Course Modern Spanish Dinner Event
“Gaudir” in Catalan means “enjoy,” and at his East Harlem eatery, Chef Cedric Durand draws upon the gustatory and social traditions of Spanish tapas restaurants to create an environment in which people can savor delicious and creative small plates. Born in France, Chef Durand has spent much time in Spain, both north and south, and, having cooked at France’s Michelin-starred L’Amphitryon, he has the culinary chops and the passion to do right by Spanish food. At GAUDir, he is offering such dishes as Iberian ham, 24 months aged, skatefish with herbs beurre blanc and caviar, shishito peppers with coarse salt, and the requisite tortilla Española, all done to a fine turn. And let’s not forget the churros. GAUDir is a genuine success story, having begun its life as one of the pop-up restaurants at Tastings, the notable catering and events venue. And, as if the delectable food wasn’t enough, GAUDir also honors the Spanish gin-loving tradition with signature cocktails that move the conviviality along.
About the Host:
Cedric Durand
Executive Chef/Co-Owner
After graduating from culinary school at Ecole d’Hôtellerie et de Tourisme d’Occitanie in Toulouse, France, Chef Durand honed his culinary skills under two-star Michelin chef Yannick Delpech at the acclaimed L'Amphitryon, working his way up to Chef de Partie. He moved to New York in 2007, and proceeded to work for now-closed acclaimed eateries, such as Payard and Emile, before joining the team as Executive Chef of Tastings NYC, a highly regarded local catering and events company run by Alexandra Morris. In April 2019, Morris and Chef Durand opened up East Harlem restaurant Gaudir, which specializes in modern Spanish cuisine.
The Lineup
Each course will be plated individually.
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Tuna Tartare
with bellota ham, ponzu, and truffle
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Chicken Confit Cannelloni
with sauce royale
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Chilean Sea Bass
with caviar beurre blanc and spinach
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Braised Veal Cheeks
with carrots, chanterelle mushrooms, and orange sauce
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Apple Confit
with almond milk, streusel, and sour cream
Gaudir
251 East 110th Street
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.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- At this event the chef will provide substitutions for critical food allergies/dietary restrictions but will not make menu adjustments based on food preferences (e.g distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles). If you have restrictions/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 must I bring to the event?
- Please make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID.
- 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
