It hasn't rained today (at least I don't think it has ... I should probably step outside for a bit) but I've been here at the computer getting the next installment of scrumptious photos out of the Paper Co. kitchen ready for you all. This one I think felt a bit more personal. This was Paper Co.'s own popup dinner which gave it that feel for me, and I think it was personal for Dave as well. Dave Foong who is the Head Chef and Manager of Paper Co., and a native Singaporean put this feast on as an homage to his home and a celebration of 50 years of Singapore's national independence. Enjoy & make sure you get tickets to whatever the next popup will be! :-)
It's been a rainy Saturday here in Houston. A chance for some quiet, a few cups of tea, and to finally catch up on the edit of this wonderful popup dinner by Chef Domenica Catelli hosted here in Houston by Paper Co. several months ago. I had forgotten how hungry editing these dinners makes me :-). Enjoy!
Menu
Seeded Loaf Crostini with Spring Pea, Asparagus, Texas Ricotta and Basil
Organic Kale Salad with Crushed Nuts, Parmesan, Citrus and California EVOO
Houston Farmers Market Beets with Pistachio, Mint, Arugula and Goat Cheese
Smokey Creamy Polenta
Catelli's Famous Meatballs
Lemon & Herb Chicken
Braised Texas Pork
Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
Dinner was amazing and the amount of work that goes into these popups still boggles my mind! Huge thanks to Chef Catelli & the Paper Co. crew for once more having me along to document this.
Quick update - Paper Co. is now open for brunch on Monday through Saturday morning/early afternoon, and for dinner on Saturday & Sunday evenings!
A Thai Feast - "The Sea". Just finished the edit of this second part of the photo essay & I am so hungry after sifting through these photos for the past few days! This was the 2nd of the Thai Feast pop-up dinners by Chef Hong Thaimee of Ngam NYC and hosted by Paper Co. Houston (kudos to Dave Foong & Liz Kilgore of Paper Co.). I posted the first dinner (The Land) last week and this one was held the day after that one, on Monday the 9th of March.
MENU
THE SEA
Hand Washing Ceremony
Fresh Oysters with Thai Mignonette
Thai Ceviche
Pad Thai Grilled Gulf Shrimp (as seen on Iron Chef America)
Fried Whole Fish + Laab Dressing
Grilled Seafood Platter
Dancing Calamari
SIDE DISHES
TomYum Seafood with Thai Chili Jam
Pineapple and Crab Salad
Pomelo Salad
DESSERT
Jasmine Coconut Jelly
These people ... I can't even begin to explain how hard they worked and how awesome they are! I don't have everyone's names handy but will try to get them and update the list here [Updated - 4/20/15]:
Hong Thaimee (Ngam NYC)
Gang Insuwan (Ngam NYC)
Dave Foong (Paper Co. Houston)
Liz Kilgore (Paper Co. Houston)
David Miranda (Paper Co. Houston)
Amie Krebbs (Paper Co. Houston)
Donald Collins (Paper Co. Houston)
Asher Castillo
Lauren Fuller
Steven Hicks
Ellie Allen
Randy Hill
Robert Young
Francisco Rivera
Malachi Miranda
Judy Holzman
Julie Edwards
Andrea Bridgeman
Jason Jones
Ruth Kwak
Matt Farris
Sean Warrick
David Paredes
... I think I now have everyone listed ... if I left you out, please definitely let me know :-).
Until the next time ...
Cheers!
Deji.
P.S.: Paper Co. is open for coffee everyday, and for dinner on Thursday - Sunday evenings. You can also find & follow them on Instagram and Facebook. If you find yourself in New York, Ngam NYC is open for dinner every night and you can find them on Instagram and Facebook as well.
