Classic Restaurant Revival! Quilty's, featuring Katy Sparks

132 Mulberry Street, No. 502, New York, NY 10013

Guest Chef: Katy Sparks of Quilty's

For this installment of our Classic Restaurant Revival Series, we are pleased to present Chef Katy Sparks in a revival of an iconic American restaurant, Quilty's.  Katy Sparks is the owner and chef of Katy Sparks Culinary Consulting, an award-winning chef and author of Sparks in the Kitchen in collaboration with the legendary editor, Judith Jones of Knopf. As the Executive Chef of Quilty’s, she was awarded Food and Wine Magazine’s Best New Chef of New York in 1998.  

Also in the kitchen for this exciting revival will be Chef Kevin Roth of La Estacion in Puerto Rico, one of our favorite restaurants on the island! Kevin was the original sous chef of Quilty’s, and has maintained a connection with Katy since 1996.  Several of the courses will include his contributions, and a notable Caribbean flair.

As always, there will be plenty of wine and merrymaking of the kind we are known for at every Chef's Dinner Series event!  Please consider joining us for this special evening of fine dining and intimate conversation featuring a 4-course tasting menu professionally paired with exquisite wines.  The venue is a special place place too. Chef's Dinner Table, a private culinary salon tucked away in a downtown NYC loft, offers the ultimate  experience in luxury private dining.  

Note: all food, drink and gratuities are included with your ticket purchase, so you don't need to worry about settling a bill at the end of the night.

Menu

Smoked Shrimp Crostini with Tomatillos

Zucchini Blossom Quesadilla with a Horseradish and Chive Crema

Prosciutto Wrapped Medjool Dates with Blue Cheese and Aged Balsamic

First course

Lion’s Mane Mushroom Piccata with a Caramelized Fennel and Radish Salad, Pickled Pasilla Chilis

Second course

Kevin's Chicharrones of Red Snapper with Sweet Plantain Curry and Marinated Cucumbers

Third course

Pan-Roasted Duck Breast with a Papaya-Ginger Salsa, Sesame Roasted Green Beans, and a Cauliflower Gratin

Dessert

Single Origin Chocolate Brownie Sundae with a Drizzle of Local Honey, Sumac Pickled Cherries and Thai Basil 

Kevin’s Pastelillo de Guineo with Baby Bananas, Brown Sugar, Chiles, and Rum

Coconut Plantilla and Ice Cream

About the Chef:

Katy Sparks grew up in Vermont’s Champlain Valley where her family raised grass-fed beef and free roaming chickens.  As an amateur naturalist, she learned to forage for wild, edible things at her father’s knee and is devoted to all things local and delicious. And in a full circle way, Katy recently relocated from Brooklyn, NY back to New England where she and her husband live full time in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts. 

Her first job in NYC was at the legendary Quilted Giraffe under Chef/Owner Barry Wine. From there she was enlisted to open Mesa Grill with Bobby Flay who subsequently asked her to helm his Spanish-inspired bistro, Bolo until she was hired as the Executive Chef to launch Quilty’s where she was awarded Food and Wine Magazine’s Best New Chef of New York in 1998.

Katy is also an active board member of a regional non-profit named Berkshire Grown that works to “keep farmers farming”!  She is also hosting and producing a regional video series: Edible Natural World on YouTube that celebrates farmers and artisanal food makers.

Kevin Roth began his career in the kitchens of San Francisco alongside of Wolfgang Puck and Bradley Ogden, founders of New American cuisine and pioneers in the farm to table movement.  In NYC, Kevin Roth teamed up with Katy Sparks to open Quilty’s in Soho, and then became the Executive Chef for Coup in the East Village. While in New York, Chef Roth’s cuisine was cited several times in the New York Times, Daily News and the New York Post.  At his much-loved restaurant La Estacion, Kevin combines his love for Puerto Rico and passion for barbecue, creating a new style of cuisine he’s termed Nuyorican BBQ.

FAQs

Do you accommodate dietary restrictions?

• Yes. Please email Info@ChefsDinnerTableNYC.com with your dietary needs with at least 3 days notice. With less notice, we will undertake our best effort (but cannot guarantee) to accommodate your dietary restrictions.

Is there a dress code?

• Nobody will be barred at the door for their garb (unless they come in tank-tops and sandals!). The tone of the evening will be somewhere between smart-casual and elegant. Men are encouraged (not required) to wear a dinner jacket. Ladies will no doubt take the opportunity to impress each other. You are free to make your own choices in the context of the above.

Are there any ID requirements or an age limits to enter the event?

• Guests must be at least 21 Years of age with valid ID.

What is the closest subway stop to the event?

• B, D to Grand Street
• 6 to Canal Street
• J,Z to Canal Street
• N,Q,R,W to Canal Street

What are the closest parking lots  to the event?

There are 5 parking lots nearby (in order of proximity):

• 123 - 129 Baxter St, New York, NY 10013 (Closest, underground)
• 174 Centre St, New York, NY 10013 (2-minute walk; open-air)
• 104 Mott St, New York, NY 10013 (2-minute walk; underground)
• 44 Elizabeth St, New York, NY 10013 (3-minute walk; underground)
• 395 Broome St, New York, NY 10013 (3-minute walk; open-air)

What is the refund policy? Is my registration/ticket transferable?

• While tickets are not refundable, they are transferable to anyone of legal drinking age. If you are unable to use your ticket, we will undertake to re-sell your ticket on a best-efforts basis subject to a 20% service fee.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

• No. (just have some ID handy)

Where can I contact the organizer with additional questions?

• Please email Info@ChefsDinnerTableNYC.com