Neighbor
6-Course Seasonal American Brunch Event
Located on Venice’s Abbot Kinney Boulevard, Neighbor is a delightfully casual environment in which the food is anything but casual. Executive Chef Joshua Luce, who apprenticed in the kitchens of culinary masters like Jacques Pepin and Jean-Georges Vongerichten before ascending to top positions at the Peninsula Beverly Hills and the Ace Hotel DTLA, gathers inspiration from diverse cooking traditions. Be prepared to find garden peas and burrata with flowering mint to turmeric and yogurt-laced broccolini to buckwheat noodles with black garlic and scallions. ‘Casual chic’ describes the setting, with its rattan seating, abundant greenery indoors and out, mosaic tables, and a worn brick-and-tile floor. The food and décor taken together explain why Thrillist named Neighbor to its 2019 list of “Everywhere You Need to Eat in Venice Right Now.” We will be taking over Neighbor for the afternoon, and Chef Luce will be on hand to answer your questions and discuss the pleasures and the perils of running a restaurant kitchen.
About the Host:
Joshua Luce
Executive Chef
Chef Luce graduated from the French Culinary Institute in NYC before honing his craft under such celebrated chefs as Craig Koketsu and Jean-Georges Vongerichten, as well as Alain Ducasse at the Adour in the St. Regis Hotel. In 2012 he returned to his native California to run the restaurants of first the Peninsula Beverly Hills and then the Ace Hotel DLTA. In 2017, he joined the opening team at Neighbor as Executive Chef.
The Lineup
All savory courses will be served family-style. Dessert will be portioned individually.
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Pecan Yogurt
with apple, pear, dried fig, and maple
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California Avocado
with seeded toast, radish, pistachio, and chive blossom
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Fingerling Potato
with fennel, smoked salmon, poached egg, and mustard hollandaise
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Fried Chicken
with cornbread, whipped butter, honey, and jalapeno
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Carbonara Frittata
with bacon, parmesan, extra virgin olive oil, and peppercorn
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Buttermilk Pancake
with blueberry, espresso, and walnut
Neighbor
1031 Abbot Kinney Blvd
Venice, CA 90291
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 $50 + 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 most dietary restrictions and food allergies. 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.
