Anomaly
Day 1: 5-Course Post-Modern Gastronomy Tasting Series
Opened in January of 2023 in Lower Pacific Heights, this innovative eatery has appeared on Town and Country’s List of “10 to Visit in SF” and Thrillist’s “Best SF Restaurants” list. Chef/Owner Mike Lanham, whom SF Mag named to its List of “Top 8 Chefs to Watch”, is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America who earned his stripes cooking at Michelin-Starred Spruce, at Oakland’s 2-Michelin-Starred Commis, and at Bird Dog in Palo Alto, where he was a sous chef. A few years ago, he broke his back during a climbing accident and decided while recovering that he would build his own restaurant and focus on treating his staff with respect, which he saw as an anomaly in the industry. At Anomaly—get it?—he is turning out dishes like shrimp with grits, jalapeño, and caviar; sirloin with caramelized beets and grilled maitake mushrooms; and black cod with mushroom skin. Crazy good desserts, too, like basil sorbet with blackberry and rhubarb and whipped corn with jalapeño and strawberries. “Truly a unique fine dining experience,” raves Forbes. Naturally, we can’t wait to visit here and chat with Chef Lanham about his truly inventive food ideas.
About the Host:
Mike Lanham
Chef/Owner
A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone, Chef Mike Lanham initially began cooking to fuel his competitive cycling practice but unexpectedly found an enduring passion. After interning at Auberge du Soleil and Solage’s SolBar, he continued honing his craft at Michelin-Starred Spruce, 2-Michelin-Starred Commis, and Bird Dog. He has been named one of SF Mag's "8 Chefs to Watch."
The Lineup
All courses will be individually plated. For this event’s dietary restriction accommodation policy, see the Event FAQs below. Separate table requests will not be accommodated at this event.
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Fennel, Fennel, Fennel
fennel "pasta", fennel jus gel, fermented fennel and dill sauce, pepita
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Shrimp & Grits
colossal shrimp, grit foam, grit tuile
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Celery Root "Steak"
mushroom jus, pedro ximenez sherry vinegar, pickled onion
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Brandt Beef New York
"milk cured" brandt farms beef, grilled maitake, caramelized beet purée
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Coconut Mango Egg
white chocolate pearls, finger lime
Anomaly
2600 Sutter St
San Francisco, CA 94109
Event FAQs
- Do I have to bring printed tickets to the event?
- No tickets are needed.
- What does the ticket price cover?
- The ticket price covers the full cost of the meal.
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- Does this restaurant allow BYOB?
- No. This restaurant is a non-BYO establishment. Outside alcohol will not be permitted at this event.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to [email protected].
- What must I bring to the event?
- Please make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID.
- Can I bring guests/non-members to this event?
- Yep! For this event, guest tickets are $95 + tax & tip, and you can bring up to 3 guests. Please note, guests are not allowed to attend unaccompanied by a member.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- At this event, we will be able to accommodate most dietary restrictions and food allergies except for those with dairy or alliums restrictions. Please make sure to Update Your Dietary Restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at [email protected] after you purchase tickets to let us know what your allergies/restrictions are.
