Show 501, November 26, 2022: Verdant at the Orange County Museum of Art Part One

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When we last spoke with Chefs Ross Pangilinan (Terrace by Mix Mix) and Nick Weber they had just debuted Populaire at South Coast Plaza. They are also the official in-house caterers and oversee Verdant, the café at the spectacular new Orange County Museum of Art in the Segerstrom Center for the Arts campus in Costa Mesa.

“OCMA’s café Verdant offers a fresh, innovative, plant-forward menu that rotates and highlights the bounty of local and seasonal produce in Southern California. Chef Ross leads Verdant with Chef Nick Weber and General Manager Alyssa McDiarmid, both alumnae of the Patina Group.” An example of a menu item is the Vegetable Tagine with farmers market vegetables, dates, apricot, almonds, basmati rice, mint and cilantro emulsion. Also charcuterie and cheese boards are available.

“In addition to its menu of California cuisine replete with locally sourced, organic ingredients, Verdant offers gourmet coffees and teas, including ceremonial-grade matcha, and features a full bar with a carefully curated wine list and craft cocktails. The café space is located on the museum’s Upper Plaza and provides visitors with a chic and joyful dining experience in a bright and creative setting.” Closed on Monday.

Chefs Ross and Nick take a break from their busy Holiday kitchens to join us. They are joined by Alyssa McDiarmid, Managing Partner for Catering by Mix Mix at OCMA and Populaire Modern Bistro.

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