Hunky Dory
6-Course Sustainable American Dinner Event
Spanking new, as of January 2019, Hunky Dory in Crown Heights is the brainchild of Claire Sprouse, an acclaimed San Francisco bartender who takes no shortcuts with her libations. (She makes her own orgeat, for instance). A philosophy of sustainability and inventiveness marks the food as well, which are creations of Chef Kirstyn Bower, who came to Brooklyn by way of Dallas, where she was named an Eater Young Gun nominee. Here, she is turning out food that is designed to please palates: dishes like roasted cod, pork schnitzel, braised short ribs, and what she calls “Green Eggs and Ham” (rice and beans, green chili sauce, braised ham, and soft-boiled eggs). Edible Brooklyn says, “Between Brewer’s adept kitchen skills, Sprouse’s prowess behind the bar, and the overarching commitment to sustainability and community, Hunky Dory is quickly becoming a unique neighborhood asset.” We will be taking over Hunky Dory for this event and will be hearing from Sprouse and Brewer about where their ideas come from and what the challenges are of getting a restaurant up and running.
About the Host:
Kirstyn Brewer
Executive Chef
A graduate of the California School of Culinary Arts, Chef Kirstyn Brewer trained under Michael Voltaggio and José Andres at The Bazaar in Beverly Hills, before joining the team at Westside Tavern in Los Angeles as Sous Chef. She cut her managerial teeth as Executive Chef at Victor Tangos in Dallas, for which she earned a semi-finalist designation for Eater's Young Guns Award, before joining the founding team at Hunky Dory in January 2019.
The Lineup
All savory courses will be served family-style. Dessert will be portioned individually.
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Cod Tots
with brandade, miso, chile mayo, and sweet soy
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Pea Gazpacho
with pickled green strawberry, trout roe, and crouton
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Sandwich Time Out
bites of celery root and fried chicken thigh sandwiches
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Veggie Okonomiyaki
cabbage and spring onion pancake with zucchini and lemon kewpie mayo
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Pork Schnitzel
with black eyed pea salad, fermented broccoli rabe, and grilled treviso
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Bread Pudding
with blood orange, whip, candied quinoa, and toffee
Hunky Dory
747 Franklin Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238
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.
