10/10/2026
VTA DISPATCH: Fall?
The heat has broken for now which means it’s all systems go on fall flavors. Leading the pack, beautiful Channel Islands yellowtail crudo with a romesco of dried Tutti Frutti Farms peppers and Marcona almonds. Young ginger and shallot condimento to brighten the composition.
HARVEST MOON
A celebration of all things orange. Alcantar Family Farms carrots as a sauce and “chorizoed.” Accompanied by actual chorizo from Smoking Goose and tangerine agrumato on the finish.
Duck: For Two
Beautiful Muscovies from Casitas Valley Pastures. Confit thigh with Steve Sando and the Rancho Gordo staff snowcap beans and collards. Breast rendered, scored, and woodfired with a classic duck jus fortified with R. O’Neill Latta Lot. The best date night dish around.
Gildas on the pintxo menu/plate. Have 5 orders and a bottle of w**e to feel alive.
Ensaladilla Rusa de Atún. A slept on inclusion to any meal.