How’s this for faaaabulous? While ~QUINCE~ is closed for renovations (from July 25th until September 19th), the restaurant will be holding a series of pop-up dinners just across the street at Hedge Gallery, called curATE (the experience will be designed and produced by the one-and-only Stanlee Gatti).
And the plot thickens: not only will the food be assuredly delicious, but each week a different gallery will be installing the work of modern artists (and mixed mediums) at Hedge. Guest gallerists include Jeffrey Fraenkel, Anthony Meier, Jessica Silverman, John Berggruen, and Iwona Tenzing. There will also be a thematic correlation between the gallerist and chef Michael Tusk’s menu for that week. For example, Anthony Meier’s exhibit, titled “Deconstruction,” will feature deconstructed dishes, while Jessica Silverman’s exhibition, titled “White Is the Warmest Color,” will be paired with an all-white menu, so chic. I die! (You can look at all the menus here.)
The events run Wednesday through Saturday from July 30th through August 30th, and you can opt for a gallery reception of wine and canapés from 6:30pm-7:30pm ($50 per person, inclusive of tax and service charge), or go for the gallery reception and five-course tasting menu ($199 per person, inclusive of tax and service charge); the seated dinner begins at 7:30pm. Wine pairings will be offered ($110, including tax and tip), along with select items from the bar and access to the full Quince wine cellar. No corkage, darlings. There will be a communal table for solo diners, or you can purchase an individual table (with seating for up to 10 guests). Tickets and more info here. Jump on it, people—this series is so special and unique. 501 Pacific Ave. at Montgomery.
Hedge Gallery; photo via Hedge’s Facebook page.
