Chef Akasha Richmond and Partner Alan Schulman present three wonderful options for celebrating Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, November 22, 2018. AKASHA, the flagship restaurant, presents a traditional dine-in feast as well as a complete take-out menu of best-loved dishes for entertaining at home. A few doors down, AR cucina offers an exceptional Italian-inspired menu for enjoying with friends and family. Each environment offers a different dining experience where guests can choose their preference of cuisine and setting.
Photos courtesy of AKASHA
AKASHA, located in the renovated historic Hull Building in downtown Culver City, keeps sustainability in mind with both architectural and culinary details. The building’s exposed original steel, wood, concrete and brick arches have been lovingly restored and paired with a seventies modernity to exude an inviting and lively atmosphere. Chef Akasha Richmond crafts her Thanksgiving menu here from her favorite recipes, all sourced from her favorite farmers and ranchers. Dine-in Thanksgiving Dinner at AKASHA is served from 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm on Thursday, November 22, 2018. Pricing is $80 per person, $35 for children 10 and under, exclusive of beverage, tax and 20% gratuity. Reservations can be made by calling the restaurant at 310.845.1700 or by visiting www.akasharestaurant.com. (menu featured below)
For dining at home or potluck with friends and family, AKASHA offers an expansive Thanksgiving Take-Out Dinner. Build a complete holiday feast for four guests or more from AKASHA’s à la carte menu or add to a home-cooked meal with easy-to-heat and assemble dishes for carnivores and vegans alike.
Orders must be placed by 2:00 pm, Sunday, November 19, 2018 with pick up is on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 from 3:00- 9:00 pm. For more information, call AKASHA at 310.845.1700 or visit www.akasharestaurant.com. (menu featured below)
A few doors down at AR cucina, Akasha’s inventive Italian restaurant, guests are offered a tempting variety of rustic-styled dishes drawn from Akasha’s travels throughout the many regions of Italy for her Thanksgiving dinner. During her sojourns, Akasha immerses herself in the farming, harvesting and production of Italian epicurean products and ancient cooking traditions and returns with a treasure trove of ideas and products to incorporate into her menus. Ingredients from these travels are discovered in many of the Thanksgiving Dinner selections to be enjoyed in the airy dining room and patio with a vibrant Italian bar and treasured Beech stone hearth oven illuminating the open kitchen and flavorful Italian cuisine. Dine-in Thanksgiving Dinner at AR cucina is served from 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm on Thursday, November 22, 2018. Pricing is $70 per person, $35 for children 10 and under, exclusive of beverage, tax and 20% gratuity. (menu featured below)
AKASHA THANKSGIVING DINE–IN MENU
Thursday, November 22, 2018, 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
to start: choose one
cauliflower bisque
crispy leeks
or
fuyu persimmon & romeo’s lettuces
pomegranate, goat cheese, pumpkin seeds, golden balsamic dressing
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for the table
whole grain country bread & gluten-free cornbread
honey-butter & olive oil
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the big plate: choose one
herb-roasted turkey
white or dark meat, chestnut & sage stuffing
yukon gold mashed potatoes, pan gravy, cranberry chutney
or
pan-seared diver scallops, lobster sauce, crispy kale
cornbread stuffing (gluten-free), yukon gold mashed potatoes
or
for the vegans & vegetarians
herb-roasted king trumpet & hen of the woods mushrooms
baked squash with chestnut & sage stuffing, porcini & wild mushroom gravy
coconut butter mashed potatoes, cranberry chutney
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family style sides: choose 1 per guest
green bean casserole, mushrooms & fried onions (vegan option)
millikin farms yams with orange, cinnamon, & coconut sugar
brussels sprouts with shallots & golden raisins
broccoli & cauliflower gratin with goat gouda, pecorino & hazelnuts
macaroni & cheese, buttered breadcrumbs
old fashioned pumpkin • maple pecan
toasted coconut custard • chocolate-bourbon banana cream
lemon meringue • sour cherry slab with oat crumble (vegan)
salty caramel chocolate tart (vegan)
fair hill farms apple almond-crisp (vegan & gluten-free)
whipped cream & coconut whip (vegan)
$80 per guest exclusive of drinks, tax & service charge
$35 for children 10 and under
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AKASHA THANKSGIVING TAKE–OUT MENU
Orders must be completed by 2pm, Sunday, November 19, 2018
Pick-up Wednesday, November 21, 2018 from 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm
STARTERS
cauliflower bisque, crispy leeks (V), – $10 (serves 4-6)
fuyu persimmon & romeo’s lettuce, pomegranate, goat cheese, pumpkin seeds, golden balsamic dressing – $40 (serves 4-6 as first course, 8 as a side)
TURKEY & SIDES
oven-ready brined turkey, herb butter & turkey stock (varies at 12-20 lbs.) – $10 a pound (1 & ½ pounds per guest, cooking instructions included)
ciabatta bread stuffing with chestnut and sage – $24 (serves 4-6)
stuffed squash with chestnut, sage & ciabatta bread stuffing (V), – $30 (serves 4-6)
southern cornbread stuffing (gluten-free) – $24 (serves 4-6)
herb-roasted king oyster & hen of the woods mushrooms (V) – $60 (serves 4-6)
yukon gold mashed potatoes – $20 (serves 4-6) • (V) with coconut butter – $20 (serves 4-6)
macaroni & cheese with buttered breadcrumbs – $28 (serves 4-6)
millikin farms yams with orange, cinnamon, & coconut sugar – $24 (serves 4-6)
brussels sprouts with shallots & golden raisins – $26 (serves 4-6)
green bean casserole with mushrooms & fried onions – $32 (serves 4-6) • (V) vegan – $32 (serves 4-6)
broccoli & cauliflower gratin with goat gouda, pecorino & hazelnuts – $28 (serves 4-6)
EXTRAS
turkey pan gravy – $10 per pint (serves 6-8)
porcini & wild mushroom gravy (V) –$18 per pint (serves 6-8)
akasha’s cranberry chutney (V) – $15 per pint serves 6-8)
DESSERT (serves 8)
pumpkin pie – $26 • maple pecan pie – $35 • toasted coconut custard pie – $28
fair hill farms apple-almond crisp (V & GF) – $30 • chocolate-bourbon banana cream pie – $35
*(V) VEGAN (GF) GLUTEN FREE
Orders must be placed by 2pm on Sunday, November 19th
This includes cancellations and adjustments to the order.
Pick up is on Wednesday, November 21st between 3pm & 9pm
All to-go orders come in reusable aluminum pans with cooking and heating instructions.
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THANKSGIVING AT AR CUCINA
Thursday, November 22, 2018, 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
antipasti for the table
mixed olives with fennel & orange
house focaccia & gluten-free breadfirst – choose on
chestnut soup
lake garda olive oil, celery root, jerusalem artichokes
chanterelle mushrooms, pumpkin
or
“garden of” lettuces
pecorino, persimmons, santa barbara almonds, pomegranate
olive oil & golden balsamic dressing
or
tortelli di zucca
kabocha squash-filled pasta, brown butter, crispy sage, parmigiano-reggiano
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dinner – choose one
turkey breast “porchetta” style & braised dark meat
sage & chestnut stuffing, yukon gold mashed potatoes,
marsala pan gravy & cranberry-pomegranate sauce
or
grilled branzino
lemon & pantelleria caper sauce, braised kale, fingerling potatoes with salsa verde
or
wild & porcini mushroom ragu with tomato strattu
olive oil-smashed potatoes, sage & chestnut stuffing, marsala gravy & cranberry-pomegranate sauce (V)
sides – choose one per person
brussels sprouts with red onions, pancetta & crispy kale (vegan option available)
or
millikin farms yams with sardinian honey, 12-year balsamico di modena
or
market green beans with dried cherries, candied almonds, crispy shallots
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dessert – choose one
apple & cherry crostata, vanilla gelato
or
pear & cranberry crisp, coconut-almond gelato
or
pumpkin cheesecake, walnut crust, whipped cream (gluten-free)
vegan & gluten-free options available
$70 per person, $35 for children 10 & under, exclusive of beverage, tax & 20% gratuity.
THANKSGIVING DINNER AT AKASHA
Thursday, November 22, 2018, 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
THANKSGIVING DINNER TAKE–AWAY FROM AKASHA:
Orders must be placed with a credit card guarantee by 2:00 pm, Sunday, November 19, 2018.
Pick up is on Wednesday, November 21st from 3:00 – 9:00 pm.
There will be no pick-ups on Thursday, November 22rd. All to-go orders come in reusable aluminum pans with cooking and heating instructions.
THANKSGIVING DINNER AT AR cucina
Thursday, November 22, 2018, 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Reservations recommended
WHERE:
AKASHA RESTAURANT, 9543 Culver Boulevard, Culver City, 90232
Reservations can be made by calling the restaurant at 310.845.1700 or by visiting www.akasharestaurant.com
AR cucina, 9531 Culver Boulevard, Culver City, 90232
Reservations can be made by calling the restaurant at 310.558.8800 or by visiting www.opentable.com
The mission of owners Akasha Richmond and Partner Alan Schulman is not only to provide high-quality food, friendly service in a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere but also to bring the community together by holding events that celebrate its rich cultural diversity.
About Akasha Richmond:
Richmond is well known in the Los Angeles food community having spent most of her career as a self-taught chef and baker, as well as the owner of a successful catering business. Richmond has established herself as a celebrated culinary talent and opened her first concept AKASHA in 2008. She emphasizes the importance of eating local foods utilizing health conscious cooking methods, sustainable practices and dedication to authentic ingredients and products that are sustainable and organic. A longstanding affinity for cuisines from around globe, Richmond has traveled the world taking inspiration back to her kitchen from Southeast Asia, Bali, Australia, as well as Eastern and Western Europe. The author of Hollywood Dish: More than 150 delicious, healthy recipes from Hollywood’s chef to the stars (Avery, 2006) she has been featured in Food & Wine and has acted as a guest editor for Vegetarian Times. She continues to consult on numerous natural food product lines while exploring new cooking methods and practices for living a healthier life.
AKASHA RESTAURANT
9543 Culver Boulevard, Culver City, 90232
310.845.1700
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for further information about AR cucina, the public may contact
AR cucina
9531 Culver Boulevard, Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 558-8800
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Facebook: www.facebook.com/ARcucina
Twitter and Instagram: @ARcucina
