Which came first: Sliders and “Dude Food” or Animal restaurant in Los Angeles? The answer is almost certainly Animal. It is all about carnivores at the hip LA restaurant led by Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo, who also run a host of other famous restaurants in the US. Animal is a no-nonsense, meat-centric and innovative dining establishment, whose cult status is equally popular with their female clientele. These cooking legends take no prisoners: “Changes and modifications politely declined” reads their menu. So, dropping into Soul Bar & Bistro for one night only, the boys from Animal may just meet their match in the infallible team led by Judith Tabron and chef Gavin Doyle. Bring an open mind and a hearty appetite; this will be a great night out.

Ticket includes canapés with a drink on arrival and 5 shared courses with matching wines.

A Taste of Animal is part of Restaurant Month in the Heart of the City 2017 and presented by American Express.

Sharing style menu:

CANAPÉS - Chicken Liver Toast, Balsamic Onion 

AT THE TABLE - Spicy Beef Tendon Chip, Pho Dip / Smoked Fish Dip, Celery, Radish, Crackers 

SECOND - Prawns, Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette, Chili Lime Salt / Yellowfin Tuna, Leche de Tigre, Avocado, Tortilla

THIRD - Sirloin Carpaccio, Savoy Cabbage, Sesame, Kochukaru / Quail, Plum Char Siu, Ambrosia Salad

FOURTH - Smoked Turkey Leg, White BBQ, Celery Root Slaw / Boniato Yam, Lemon Crème Fraîche, Pepita, Salsa Verde, Za'atar 

DESSERT - Bacon Chocolate Crunch Bar, Salt & Pepper Ice Cream

Special thanks to our partners: Negociants NZ, Vintners and S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna.
Please note that the menu may change due to produce availability.

IMPORTANT – Unfortunately, due to the nature of the event no dietary requirements can be catered for.

This event is communal dining. Please note that you may be sitting at a table with other diners. If you wish to sit with other guests not included in your purchase, please contact us BEFORE the event.

For any queries, contact Lise on lise@lemongrassproductions.co.nz