EL TAKE IT EASY

For August’s First Monday Tasting Table, we are excited to welcome our good friends at The Vetted Table by MIHO, and their chef Brian LaBonte (formerly of Blanca Restaurant).

If you only know MIHO through their gastrotruck, then you are missing some big parts of the MIHO equation. In fact, they cook in every idiom from “hot dog stand” to some of the fanciest events in town, always with the best ingredients available in San Diego. Plus, they’re committed to making every event they do a complete experience, down the smallest details. Here they’ll be showcasing their cuisine from The Vetted Table, a MIHO experience focusing on high-end events. You’ll really enjoy this night.

Brian, Juan and Kevin enjoying cocktails at El Take It Easy

The menu, with dishes by Chef Brian LaBonte and cocktails by El Take It Easy’s Eddie Gunn:

SUMMER GARDEN
Olive, Tomato, Dirt, Seasonal Vegetables, Foraged Treats, Ensenada Olive Oil
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TANGLED ROOTS
Ginger-Caraway Tequila, Star Anise Vermouth, Green Chartreuse, Dirt

CORN SOUP AND THE NEW BLACK
Smoked Shrimp, Baby Corn, Padrons, Cheesecharrones
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VERACRUZ
London Gin, Smoked Sweet Corn Juice, Damiana, Himalayan Salt, Dried Shrimp, Lime

THE MATHEMATICIAN, THE VILLAIN
Octopus, Brisket, Chorizo, Preserved Lemon, Shelling Beans, Orach, Almond, Artichoke
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MEYER’S BRIG
Vanilla-Infused Añejo Mezcal, Housemade Orgeat Syrup, Cynar, Meyer Lemon Juice

SUMMER FRUITS
Tomato, Cantaloupe, Watermelon, Nepitella, Smoked Salt
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WATERMELON 4.0
White Rum, Watermelon Soda, Eucalyptus, Nepitella, Sweet Basil, Balsamic Vinegar

The dinner is $35 plus $20 for the optional pairings. You can make reservations here.