Luthun
DAY 3: 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 savory courses will be served family-style. Dessert will be portioned individually.
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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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Poached Hake
with celery root, sea buckthorn, and chicken crumbles
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Duck
with beetroot, lingonberry, and panch phoron honey
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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?
- Tickets to our events are non-refundable. However, for emergency requests, we may allow members to transfer their tickets to friends, provided the guest ticket surcharge of $25 is paid when transferring a member ticket to a non-member. All ticket transfer requests (as well as the guest ticket surcharge) must be sent to us prior to the event. Any guests who have not paid the guest ticket surcharge will not be allowed entry.
- 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.
