Besharam
6-Course Bollywood Dreams Dinner Event
In choosing a name for her new (as of May 2018) restaurant, Chef Heena Patel selected Besharam, an Urdu word meaning “shameless,” which reflects the bold frame of mind she needed to realize her lifelong dream. Chef Patel has created an eatery in the former Alta space in Dogpatch’s Minnesota Street Projects that is an amalgam of her mother’s kitchen, the Mumbai street food on which she grew up, and the California produce that she found here as an immigrant. An alumna of La Cocina, Chef Patel delights with dishes like pa bhaji, a sort of build-your-own sloppy joe made from vegetable curry and a lightly fried egg between buttered buns, and gotas, or chickpea fritters. The pop-art murals on the walls add to the overall experience but The Infatuation says, “It may be the bright colors and cool art that draw you in, but the food is what will keep you coming back.” We will be taking over the restaurant for this event, and Chef Patel will take your questions, share her story, and clue you into Gujarati cuisine.
About the Host:
Heena Patel
Executive Chef & Co-Owner
Born in Mumbai, Chef Heena Patel moved to California to start a family, managing a flower shop and a German deli in San Rafael before earning her citizenship and beginning her culinary career. A graduate of San Francisco La Cocina food business incubator, Patel honed her fine-dining skills in the kitchens of State Bird Provisions and Jardinère, before opening up Besharam in May 2018.
The Lineup
All savory courses will be served family-style. Dessert will be portioned individually.
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Cauliflower Manchurian
crispy cauliflower with sweet and sour manchurian sauce
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Paresh's Fav Paratha
point reyes blue cheese stuffed flatbreads with strawberry chili chutney
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Heirloom Tomato Salad
with sesame and black garlic vinaigrette, pickled green papaya, and toasted almonds
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Lamb Sheekh Kebabs
with house garam masala and cucumber raita
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Fish Moilee
monterey bay rock cod, kolkatta coconut curry, green garlic, and dill rice
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Heena's Cheesecake
shreekhand cheesecake with parle-g crust and berries
Besharam
1275 Minnesota St
San Francisco, CA 94107
Event FAQs
- Do I have to bring printed tickets to the event?
- No tickets are needed.
- What must I bring to the event?
- Please make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID.
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- 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 does the ticket price cover?
- The ticket price covers the full cost of the meal.
- Can I bring guests/non-members to this event?
- Yep! For this event, guest tickets are $75 + 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 the chef will provide substitutions for critical food allergies/dietary restrictions but will not make menu adjustments based on food preferences (e.g distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles). If you have restrictions/allergies, 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.
