Luthun
DAY 1: 6-Course Globally Inspired Dinner Series
Just opened in June, this East Village restaurant, whose Bengali name means “new and unexpected,” is the brainchild of Executive Chefs Nahid Ahmed and Arjuna Bull. The two have worked together at such top-flight establishments as Lespinasse and Café Gray in New York to El Bulli in Spain and the Fat Duck in the U.K. Here, at Luthun, one focus is on family recipes like crispy porridge and monkfish with green curry, but the menu is better described as “modern global cuisine.” European touches can be found in dishes like tomato glazed with tomato honey, while Asian notes feature in the heirloom zucchini with sesame, young ginger butter, and shiso salsa verde. We will be taking over Luthun for the evening, and The Two Chefs will be in and out of the kitchen to share the inspirations they have gathered from their international culinary journeys.
About the Hosts:
Nahid Ahmed
Chef & Co-Owner
A graduate of the Lausanne Culinary Institute in Switzerland, Chef Ahmed has worked in world-class restaurants including Lespinasse, el Bulli, The Fat Duck, Philippe Rochat, Cafe Gray (where he met Chef Arjuna), the Oak Room at the Plaza Hotel and Respite. Alongside Chef Arjuna, he opened Luthun in June 2019.
Arjuna Bull
Chef & Co-Owner
Chef Bull grew up in Miami, Florida, where he obtained a degree in culinary arts from Johnson and Wales University. He has worked at notable places such as Fontainebleau Hilton Resort, Cafe Gray (where he met chef Nahid), The Tribeca Grand Hotel, Brasserie 8 1/2 and Pearl & Ash. Alongside Chef Nahid, he opened Luthun in June 2019.
The Lineup
All courses will be plated individually at this event.
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Butternut Squash
with kohlrabi and crispy lentil
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Mussels
with pinto potato, nuoc cham, and spice cured yolk
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Coconut Velouté
with granola, compté, and garam masala
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Monkfish
with bonito, young ginger, and shiso salsa verde
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Bison
with pumpkin molé and panch phoron
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Aromatic Rice Ice Cream
with mango lassi caramel and raspberry snow
Luthun
432 E 13th St
New York, NY 10009
Event FAQs
- Do I have to bring printed tickets to the event?
- No tickets are needed.
- 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.
- 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 does the ticket price cover?
- The ticket price covers the full cost of the meal.
- 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 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 for those with dairy or chili/peppers allergies/aversions. Just 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 so we can give the chef a heads up.
