Talulla
Day 11: 5-Course Modern Locavore Tasting Series
Opened in 2018, this Cambridge eatery focuses on local and seasonally inspired ingredients, a passion that earned it a Boston Globe “Best Restaurant” Award Win that year - and its chef, Conor Dennehy, a 2024 James Beard Semi-Finalist nod for “Best Chef: Northeast.” A Massachusetts native who graduated from the Culinary Institute of America, Chef Dennehy earned his stripes working in Boston under James Beard Award-Winning chefs Jamie Bissonnette, Ken Oringer and Jody Adams. As Chef de Cuisine at T.W. Food in Cambridge, he fine-tuned his personal cooking style and sharpened his techniques. With his wife Danielle Ayer, he launched Tallula, named for their infant daughter, and here his elegant menu features starters like stonefruits with burrata and cornbread and chilled strawberry soup, superb pastas, and mains like pork shoulder with grits and plum bbq and whole roasted eggplant with farro, pistachio, and mint. Leave room too for desserts like rhubarb parfait and mixed berry tart with lavender whipped cream - you'll be glad you did!
About the Host:
Conor Dennehy
Chef/Owner
A MA native, Chef Conor Dennehy graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park. He then honed his craft in SF where he worked for multi-Michelin-star recipient, Hiro Sone, before returning to Boston to learn and grow under James Beard Award-Winning Chefs Jamie Bissonnette, Ken Oringer and Jody Adams.
The Lineup
Separate tables will not be able to be accommodated at this event. Courses #1 and #5 will be individually plated. Courses #2-4 will be served family style. For this event’s dietary restriction accommodation policy, see the Event FAQs below.
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Tuna Tartare
aji amarillo, avocado, watermelon granita
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Tomato Tartine
heirloom tomato, pickled green tomato, oyster mayonnaise
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Cavatelli
duck confit, corn, pickled chili, ricotta
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Beef Strip Loin
smoked onion, garlic scapes, herbed farro, burnt onion, miso vinaigrette
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Peach Upside-Down Cake
blackberries, white chocolate ice cream, vanilla whipped ricotta, peach caramel
Talulla
377 Walden St
Cambridge, MA 02138
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.
- 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.
- 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 $90 + tax & tip, and you can bring up to 3 guests. Please note, guests are not allowed to attend unaccompanied by a member.
