Casa Ora
6-Course Nouveau Venezuelan Dinner Series
Looking for Venezuelan food in Williamsburg? Sure, you are! Join us as we discover Casa Ora, a very new (November 2019) eatery created by Isbelis Diaz, her son Ivo, late of NoMad, and Executive Chef Luis Herrera, most recently at Cosme and Alto. Isbelis lays claim to the arepas and empanada franchise, but Chef Herrera is turning out upscale versions of traditional Venezuelan mains. Hence, the pabellon, Venezuela’s national dish of rice and refried beans with shredded beef, but now elevated with prime brisket, or scallops seared with herb and squash pesto and served with corn dumplings. Eater has just named Casa Ora to its January 2020 list of “The Hottest Restaurants in Brooklyn Right Now.” And just so you feel even better about eating here, you should know that the owners are committed to donating a percentage of their proceeds to a nonprofit that is aiding Venezuelan refugees. We will be taking over the restaurant for this event, and Chef Herrera will be on hand to answer your questions and discuss the culinary traditions of his homeland.
About the Host:
Luis Herrera
Executive Chef
Originally from Caracas, Chef Herrera discovered a love of cooking only after spending his 20s as a graffiti artist. He made up for lost time, though, by sharpening his chef's skills Chef Carlos Garcia's Alto Restaurant, considered the best restaurant in Venezuela, as well as Enrique Olvera's award-winning Cosme and Brooklyn's Two Michelin-Starred Blanca. He joined the Casa Ora team as Executive Chef in 2019.
The Lineup
All savory courses will be served family-style. Dessert will be portioned individually.
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Arepitas
with shredded beef, cheddar, house made guasacaca, and spicy habanero sauce
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Fluke Ceviche
with mango, cucumber, red onion, and ají dulce
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Heirloom Tomato Salad
with charred avocado, heart of palm, and red onion
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Monkfish Stew
with ripe plantain, guayanés cheese, caramelized coconut milk, ají dulce paste, and jasmine rice
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Pabellon
brisket with sofrito, refried rice and beans, sweet plantain, and cheese
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Mousse de Parchita
with passionfruit and salt
Casa Ora
148 Meserole St
Brooklyn, NY 11206
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.
- Which dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- The chef will be unable to accommodate attendees with dietary restrictions at this event. No substitutions or modifications to the menu will be available.
