Psst. Do You Want to Know a Secret Supper Club? (New)
Just outside of the gates of Universal Studios,
lies a brand new secret supper club.
Located next door to the famous Larrabee Studios,
home of the world's top artists, producers and mixers,
such as Michael Jackson, Alicia Keys, Madonna,
RollingStones, Lady Gaga, and Bruno Mars, just to name a few.
Behind this nondescript door, lies
What's INTRO you ask?
The space is part dining room and part art gallery.
The room opened in December 2016
and features different artists
on a rotating basis.
Who's behind this hot new supper club and art gallery?
Photo by INTRO
Rob C (Left) is one of the three masterminds of INTRO
and was our host for the evening, along with
Executive Chef Paul Shoemaker (Right),
a Michelin-starred chef.
Along with Manny Marroquin, owner and multi Grammy Award
winning mixer/engineer of famed Larrabee Studios.
Our multi-course culinary adventure
is about to begin.
Here's some of the highlights,
dishes and menus will change
due to season and/or availability.
Edible Cocktails
(L) Oyster, Champagne, Beet Juice Caviar, and Passion Fruit Fizz
(C) Bourbon Cider Liquid Ravioli
(R) Cold Fever, a Gin & Tonic with silver and gold fizz
Cheers!
See What Jay Eats...
Pre-Amuse
Foie Gras, Truffle Mac-Daddy
Foie Gras Dime Bag
This was amazing!
You'll just have to experience it yourself.
Photo by INTRO
Not only did this Dime Bag
taste good, it also is a work of art
A Salmon Cone &
Salmon Skin Chicharron with Smoked Salmon Roe
and Crème Fraiche
Photo by INTRO
Executive Chef Paul Shoemaker
introduced each course
and mentioned what the
inspiration was for each dish.
It's always interesting what
inspired chefs (or artists)
to create what is put on a plate,
there's usually a story.
Bone Marrow / Truffle Ravioli
with Parmesan Reggiano
Interesting combination,
who doesn't love truffles?
Scallop
with Baked Avocado, Yuzu Ponzu, Caviar, Smoked Sesame.
This was one of my favorites of the night.
Butter Poached Maine Lobster
with Coral Name, Basil Soil
Perfectly cooked lobster!
Variation of Red Beets
with Goat Cheese Crumbles, Mello, Candy Walnuts,
Whipped Goat Cheese, Beet Macaron, and Passion Fruit.
Lots of great textures
Pate A Choux Gnocchi
Smoked Maple Gel Pork Belly, Honey Poached Cranberries,
Pine Nut Soil, Pig Skin
Pasta with Truffles
Truffle Fondue, Espuma, and Fresh Truffle
Nuff said...
Monkfish
with Persimmons, Bottarga, and
a Cocoa & Ginger Reduction
Prime Hanger
Époisses, Potato Fondue, Potato Chip, Pistu, Sauce Bordelaise
Gold Mine
Passion Fruit, Macadamia, Strawberry Saffron Fluid Gel.
Dead Tree
with Gianduja Ganache, Brown Butter, and Chocolate Trees.
There was a great story that went along
with this dish. All I'll say is this,
with the dead tree, there is life poking it's head out...
Thanks to Chef Paul Shoemaker
and staff for a wonderful dining experience.
It was a great evening,
something fun,
and very very delicious.
Photo by INTRO
I've been to a lot of dinner parties and
supper clubs, but I have to say that
INTRO Art Gallery & Chef's Table
was one of the best.
The food was great, service attentive,
and a chance to meet others who share
an interest in art/food in a relaxed ambience.
Where in Los Angeles can you have all of this
with a multi-course dinner prepared by a
Michelin-starred chef???
INTRO
Chef's Tables are offered every Friday and Saturday night,
starting at 7:30 pm to about 10 pm.
Chef's Tables are great for special celebrations,
birthdays, anniversaries, etc.
Make your reservations online at
And Yes, Experience Intro!
4200 Lankershim Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 91602
ExperienceIntro.com
Thank You!
Rob Ciancimino
Manny Marroquin
Chef Paul Shoemaker
Lawrence Moore
NOTE: I was an invited guest of INTRO Art Gallery & Chef's Table
I thank them for their invitation and hospitality.
All comments and opinions are strictly my own.
I thank them for their invitation and hospitality.
All comments and opinions are strictly my own.
Photos by Jay Terauchi
unless noted
Jay Eats Worldwide
©Jay Terauchi
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