Celebrated chef Doug Katz at Lesic Dimitri Palace

25th July 2011 – One night only
Lesic Dimitri Palace, Korcula island, Croatia

The multi-award winning chef is visiting the island of Korcula from his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio and will be cooking a special menu at Lesic Dimitri Palace’s restaurant, that celebrates his simple yet sophisticated seasonal cuisine.

Douglas Katz is the owner and executive chef of fire food and drink, which was honoured by Esquire Magazine in 1998 as one of America’s best new restaurants.

In 1999 Chef Katz received the Reader’s Digest rising star of American Cuisine award. Fire received best restaurant awards in 2005 from both Cleveland and Northern Ohio Live Magazines and in 2007 the Wall Street Journal called him the Alice Waters of Cleveland. Recently Travel and Leisure Magazine called Fire’s Sunday brunch one of the best in America.

Menu
Creamy polenta with local tomatoes, sheep’s milk cheese and extra virgin olive oil
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Shaved bresaola, rocket, diced olive, red pepper and cucumber relish with shaved bread croutons, lemon and olive oil
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Filet of gilthead bream with braised lentils, onion cream, sauteed courgette (young summer squash) and shallots
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Crispy chicken livers with local figs, local honey, sauteed swiss chard, shallots and pancetta
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Espresso granita with whipped cream

(vegetarian options will also be available)

Simple food, sustainable practices, igniting the community” is Doug’s mission statement and a philosophy shared by Lesic Dimitri Palace.

Reservations
Two sittings: 18.30 hrs & 21.00 hrs

To book please call: 020 601 726 or 020 715 560

Or email: info@lesic-dimitri.com

Price: 390 kn per person

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