Alchemy of the Garden, an Art and Epicurean Evening
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Alchemy of the Garden
November 15 from 6:30 – 9 p.m. THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT! Step into an evening where culinary artistry and visual storytelling intertwine. Alchemy of the Garden is a 5-course wine dinner and art experience inspired by Archway member artist Margaret Miller’s November exhibition, The Gardener’s Mistress — a show that explores the lush, layered mysteries of nature and desire. |
Guided by Chef Lena Le of Lena’s Asian Kitchen, winner of Chopped Truffle edition, the menu draws on her Vietnamese heritage, her Houston home, and her deep love of Mexican flavors. Each dish is a reflection of “homes”—the one she was born into and the one she has embraced. Born and raised in Vietnam Lena’s fondest food memories are embedded in her grandma’s cooking methods, where she used whatever was available in her garden, and on her farm, like lotus and banana leaves which we will be incorporated in this dinner.
The journey begins with playful bites—DIY bánh mì grazing boards, delicate eggrolls, and dumplings—before moving into five artfully paired courses. Expect bright lotus and pomelo, squash blossoms folded into tortillas, seabass wrapped in banana leaf, slow-braised pork ribs with pipián rojo, and a final sweet note of avocado oil cake crowned with white chocolate frosting.
Every course is thoughtfully paired with wines from around the world—crisp rosé, elegant Pouilly-Fumé, Bandol Blanc, bold reds, and sparkling Cava—each sip echoing the textures and colors of Miller’s evocative garden.
The journey begins with playful bites—DIY bánh mì grazing boards, delicate eggrolls, and dumplings—before moving into five artfully paired courses. Expect bright lotus and pomelo, squash blossoms folded into tortillas, seabass wrapped in banana leaf, slow-braised pork ribs with pipián rojo, and a final sweet note of avocado oil cake crowned with white chocolate frosting.
Every course is thoughtfully paired with wines from around the world—crisp rosé, elegant Pouilly-Fumé, Bandol Blanc, bold reds, and sparkling Cava—each sip echoing the textures and colors of Miller’s evocative garden.
Chef Lena Le
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THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT! Join us for an evening of food, wine, and art—where culture, memory, and imagination bloom together. Tickets are $175.00 each with a portion from each ticket being donated to Lena’s Foundation which helps feed domestic abuse and crisis survivors. |
Artist Margaret Miller
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"First Blush" by Margaret Miller
Cuisine by Chef Lena Le
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Alchemy of the Garden Menu
Appetizers: DIY Banh mi grazing board & some eggrolls & dumplings AG Matta Brut First course: Lotus & pomelo salad, fresh herbs, roasted peanuts, sesame crackers Amazon Bandol Rose Second course: Blue tortilla with poblano, squash blossom, cotija cheese, and chipotle tomato broth Domaine Rabichat Pouilly Fume Third course: Banana leaf wrapped seabass, bean thread, mixed mushroom, coconut curry Domaine de la Suffrene Bandol Blanc Fourth course: Pork ribs with Pipian rojo (pumpkin seed mole) and roasted sweet potatoes Mas Amiel Vers le Nord Fifth course (dessert): Avocado Oil Cake with white chocolate frosting Chapillon Secret Cava |