“Find the ice skates… and you’ll discover our festive pop-up at the end of the alleyway where the present wrapped door awaits you…”
Let It Snow, our 2020 Chirstmas pop-up upended yuletide with a December pop-up degustation feast of next-level foodie festivity. International chef Shane Yardley served up a heavenly reinvention of traditional Chrissy fare.
WHAT WAS ON THE MENU?
Table smoked salmon
Avocado sorbet, crisp rye bread, cucumber gel, horseradish snow, salmon skin crackle
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Dry-aged duck breast
Braised duck leg Wellington, chestnut and duck skin crumble, baby carrot, parsnip puree, spiced duck jus
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“Tingle bells”
Electric daisy dust
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Mt Eliza Blue Monkey cheese
Pickled watermelon rind, frozen maple & crisp sourdough bread
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Eggnog mousse
Christmas pudding ice cream, caramelised peach, dehydrated panettone
AND FOR OUR PLANT POWERED PEOPLE
Table smoked Indian spiced cauliflower steak
Spiced chickpea and cauliflower fritter, avocado coriander coconut yoghurt,
crispy kale chips
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Salt-baked beetroot tarte tatin
Pan roasted asparagus, semi-dried tomatoes, caramelised onion & date puree, hazelnut granola, marinated cashew nut cheese
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“Tingle bells”
Electric daisy dust
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Vegan blue cheese
Pickled watermelon rind, frozen maple & crisp sourdough bread
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Dark chocolate ganache
Passionfruit sorbet, meringue crisp
“A brilliant night out, in a cool location, enjoying stellar, creative food, with a chance to meet wonderful new people. All round YAY!”
“Truly sublime -everything I had anticipated and much, much more. Loved the secrecy, the food, the setting. Stacey and her team are amazing. Cannot wait until the next one!”
“Wow! If you’re ready to experience something new, fun and full of surprises then join the team at Kitchen Takeover, it will be a night to remember.”
“Number 4 and still 100 % a fan – you surprise me every-time. See you at the next one!”
“Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.”
“A very memorable experience unlike any other in Tauranga! I was impressed how the menu kept us on our toes and continued to deliver surprises with every course!”
