Romanian Yurt Dining with Chef Gabriel Botezan
As the seasons change we find ourselves feeling very connected to the Earth. This change makes us appreciate and celebrate all the land offers to us in the fall. Upcoming at frame, Chef Gabriel Botezan helps connect us with our roots through his old world, nuanced Romanian culinary expertise.
Born in Romania, Chef Gabriel Botezan honed both his culinary craft and tv personality while competing on Hell’s Kitchen of Romania. In our parts however, Gabriel served as long-time Chef De Cuisine at Bacco under Luciano Delsignore as well as working with frame favorite Anthony Lombardo.
It is here in our story when we knew Gabriel and his phenomenal, old world cuisine was needed at frame. Adding endless inspiration to the concept is Gabriel’s wife Gabriela, a pastry chef born in Transylvania, a part of Romania known for its hospitality, beautiful scenery and occasional vampire.
Let’s round out the month with this powerhouse couple and an evening which promises a glimpse into the true Romanian culinary traditions.
Menu Choose Traditional or Vegetarian
( 01 ) Mamaliga’ Creamy Polenta, Homemade Sausage, Caramelized Onions, Paprika
** Vegetarian ** Salata de Toamna (farro salad) Root Vegetables, Olives, Tomatoes, Herbs, Thyme Dressing
( 02 ) Langos’ Stuffed Savory Doughnut, Braised Lamb Shank, Goat Cheese
** Vegetarian ** Vinete Umplute (eggplant) Braised Eggplant Farcie, Gremolata, Red Pepper Agro Dolce
( 03 ) Mushroom ‘Ragu’ Romanian Porcini Mushrooms, Wild Mushrooms, Herbs, Toasted Baguette
** Vegetarian ** Tocana de Ciuperci (Mushroom Ragu) Wild Mushrooms, Herbs, Cream, Baguette.
( 04 ) Pork Pan Roasted Pork Shoulder, Hand Cut Fries, Garlic Sauce
** Vegetarian ** Mamaliga (Polenta Cake) Braised Red Cabbage, Tomato Veloute
( 05 ) ‘Papanasi’ Farmer Cheese Doughnut, Blueberry Preserve, Whipped Sour Cream
++ Chef is requesting no dietary changes to this menu ++
Please know that with our ever-continuous changing climate, you can always exchange your tickets for frame @ home, on the day of your scheduled Romanian experience.Option #1 (the yurts @ frame) parties booked for 6 guests per yurt booking parties of six to dine in our new frame format; preserving the uniqueness of the frame experience while staying extremely conscious of the role we play in minimizing the spread of coronavirus. $55 per person + tax and service fee Nov. 19th, Thursday – 5:30pm & 8:30pm Nov. 20th, Friday – 5:30pm & 8:30pm Nov. 21st, Saturday – 5:30pm & 8:30pm Nov. 22nd, Sunday – 6:00pm Included: Five Romanian courses by Chef Gabriel Botezan inside the the yurts @ frame Additional: A Perfectly Paired Beverage Pairing by frame’s cocktail mixtress Jazmine Weaver. ++ a-la-carte beer, wine, and cocktails
Option #2 (inside @ frame) socially distanced inside seating @ frame parties of 1 to 8 $55 per person + tax and service fee Included: Five Romanian courses by Chef Gabriel Botezan inside the frame socially distanced dining room
Additional:
A Perfectly Paired Beverage Pairing by frame’s cocktail mixtress Jazmine Weaver.
++ a-la-carte beer, wine, and cocktails
Option #3 (frame @ home) frame @ home $55 per person + tax and service fee Pick-up time at 7:30pm per evening (limited availability) Included: Five Romanian courses neatly prepared to enjoy @ home by Chef Gabriel Botezan Additional: Paired Retail Wine for frame @ home by our resident Sommelier, Bryan Lamorena. Cocktail Carafes for frame @ home by our resident mixtress, Jazmine Weaver.
Pre-Covid canceled frame tickets: If you have a frame credit that you would like to use for this experience please email us here and we will happily honor your credit. Covid Protocols at frame Please know that our response plan includes every measure of the protocol on workplace infection-control practice and health and safety training for both dine-in and carry out. Masks are required when entering our yurts, inside @ frame, and walking around the building but can be taken off once seated. booking parties of six to dine in our new frame format; preserving the uniqueness of the frame experience while staying extremely conscious of the role we play in minimizing the spread of coronavirus. Booking Holiday Dinners in the yurts@ frame We will be booking holiday reservations for the yurts@frame for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year’s Eve. Inquire on dates for corporate or personal holiday dinners in the yurts HERE Yurt Dining will run from late October 2020 until late April 2021. Give the gift of frame @ home! Forget sending flowers! We have just introduced, Wednesday frame@home, the art of next-level carryout. Bringing you a fresh, ongoing series of weekly chef-driven dinner boxes. Be that person and make someone’s night really easy and delicious by clicking HERE Give the year-round gift of frame With an ever-changing line-up of chef residencies, wine workshops, chef-taught cooking classes, food and film collaborations, book dinners, cocktail master-classes, and more, no two days at frame are ever the same. frame gift cards are available in any denomination and make year-round gift-giving really easy! Purchase an eGift or mail a physical gift card HERE
Tickets on Sale Wednesday, October 21st at Noon. Be Ready! Please choose: the frame dining room (sold singularly for 1-6 guests) or the yurts @ frame (one price for up to 6 guests) or frame @ home