Leña
5-Course Dreaming of Catalonia Tasting Event
Opened last May, this Catalan and Basque-inspired eatery in Brush Park zoomed right onto such Lists as Eater’s “Hottest in Detroit,” Resy’s “Top Detroit Restaurants,” and Detroit Magazine’s “Best New Restaurants.” The team that brought Motor City the subterranean speakeasy Shelby has situated Leña in a handsome setting whose dominant feature is its open-air kitchen. Within those confines, an exciting menu of dishes emerges, including anchovy skewers, blonde gazpacho, octopus and charred scallions, middleneck clams a la plancha, chorizo-stuffed half chicken, and smoked mushrooms tartines. And, of course, what would a Basque-inspired restaurant be without Basque cheesecake? It’s all in the capable hands of Executive Chef Mike Conrad, a New York City transplant who became a Detroit restaurant veteran, with stints at Magnet in Core City, Corktown's Takoi, and Milwaukee Junction's Oak and Reel. MetroTimes says that Le “hot stuff…outstanding” while the Detroit News raves that the food is “so, so good.” We’re primed for our visit, which promises to be a great night. Hope to see you there!
About the Host:
Mike Conrad
Executive Chef
A New York transplant, Chef Mike Conrad is a Detroit restaurant industry veteran, with previous credits at Magnet in Core City, Corktown's Takoi, and Milwaukee Junction's Oak and Reel. He now serves as Exec Chef at Leña.
The Lineup
All courses will be individually plated. For the list of restrictions Chef is accommodating, scroll to the bottom of this page.
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Ajo Blanco
blonde gazpacho, jamon serrano, roasted grape
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Gamba al Ajillo
grilled prawn, green garlic emulsion, toasted bread
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Leña Arroz
carnaroli rice, pea, 2 year aged manchego
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Hipogloso en Salsa Verde
roasted halibut, plancha potato, salsa verde
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Torrijas
brioche bread pudding, saffron ice cream, pedro ximénez
Leña
2720 Brush St
Detroit, MI 48201
Event FAQs
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- Does this restaurant allow BYOB?
- No. This restaurant is a non-BYO establishment. Outside alcohol will not be permitted at this event.
- 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 dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- Due to the large-format nature of our events, restaurants are not able to accommodate all dietary restrictions/food allergies or make any menu adjustments based on food preferences (e.g distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles). This restaurant will be offering substitutions exclusively for the following restrictions/allergies: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Dairy, Gluten, Fish, Shellfish, Mushroom, Nut (with the exception of Almond). They are NOT accommodating restrictions related to the following ingredients: Alliums, Almonds. If you have any of these restrictions/allergies, please make sure to note this in your profile (in the “Event Preferences” section) either before or right after purchasing your tickets so Chef can prepare accordingly.
