Tastemakers | Chef’s Dinner with Eric See of Ursula
Before they take over the Momentary’s North Courtyard with their brunch pop-up, don’t miss the culinary exellence of chef and advocate, Chef Eric See of Ursula in Brooklyn!
We invite you to join us for a multi-course dinner with twice James Beard Award Nominee, Eric See of Ursula, a cafe and bakery located in Bedtuy, Brooklyn. Originally from Albuquerque, Chef Eric See’s menu is inspired by the flavors and history of New Mexican cuisine, highlighting ingredients that he grew up eating. Named after his grandmother, Ursula, has become a known not only for their New Mexican-style breakfast burritos (so good that people are willing to wait in line for them) and pastries, but also as a space for pop-ups and events supporting the LGBTQIA+ community.
Enjoy a meticulously crafted tasting menu rooted in Ursula’s acclaimed New Mexican cuisine, along with curated cocktails, and commentary. Hosted in the Momentary’s RØDE House, you’ll earn about the artistry, decisions, and stories behind every bite in this intimate culinary experience.
Tickets are $125 ($110/members), reserve your spot online or with Box Office at (479) 657-2335 today.
Ticket includes four-course dinner and a welcome cocktail (cash bar also available). Menu is gluten free and can be made vegan to accomodate any pescetarian, shellfish, or dairy dietary needs. Please let us know any and all allergens.
MENU
Amuse Bouche
Grilled Oyster with Wild Boar Chicharron and Salsa Verde
1st Course
Tacos de Quelites
Purslane, Squash Blossom, Beans, Smoked Chipotle, Piñon Vinegar, and Quesillo Pressed Tortillas
2nd Course
Rabbit Carnitas Tamal, Hoja Santa Salsa, Rabbit Liver Dirty Rice
Dessert
Prickly Pear Pavlova, Kiwi Granita, Melipona Bee Pollen
Menu is gluten free. Please let us know of any allergens. We are able to accomodate shellfish, pescetarian, and dairy dietary restrictions. The menu may contain dairy, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, or shellfish. Some menu items may not be able to be adjusted to accommodate.
Please consume at your own risk.
about the chef
Originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico, Eric See is a trained pastry chef and the twice James Beard Award Nominee chef of Ursula. Working in restaurants and hotels all through high school and college, he made a bold jump to continue to pursue his passion by moving to New York City 12 years ago, first interning for Karen Demasco at Locanda Verde before moving on to working in event production and catering, where he made a splash decorating and designing cakes, bite-sized sweets, and elaborate immersive dessert experiences for the likes of Infinity, Atlas Obscura, Dior, Beyoncé, and Fenty Beauty.
Since opening Ursula, both his food and community activism have been applauded by the industry near and far, being awarded a StarChefs Rising Star Community Chef Award in 2020, and one of Bon Appetit’s Heads of the Table in 2021, recognizing leaders in the industry for their positive impact on the hospitality industry and his work within the queer food community.