Family Meal Pop-up
Every Dish Tells a Story
Event Info
Daily
This February, indulge in a month-long celebration of flavors at the Flamingo Resort & Spa. Our team of talented chefs, led by celebrity chef Chris Ricketts (as seen on the Food Network), presents a menu of specially curated dishes. Each creation is inspired by personal stories, cherished family traditions, and cultural roots, giving guests a unique taste of the passion and meaning behind every dish crafted in our kitchen.
Every plate on the menu is crafted with meaning and passion. Whether it’s a reinterpretation of a treasured family recipe or a bold exploration of global flavors, each bite tells a story. Reserve a table now to join us for a month of culinary inspiration.
Menu
Small Plates
“Vada Pav” Spiced Potato Fritter, Housemade Sweet Roll, Tamarind Chutney, Toasted Chickpea by Mohammed Yousha
Shrimp Aguachile, Chili Lime Marinade, Cucumber, Red Onion, Avocado, Radish, Cilantro, Blue Corn Tortilla by Carlos Barbosa Robledo
Loroco & Butternut Squash Pupusas, Napa Cabbage Curtido, Salsa Negra
by Salvador Munguia
A native of El Salvador, Sal Munguia has vivid memories of making pupusas with his family at a very young age. Classically made with loroco, a local flower that his family would regularly forage, this delicious vegetarian filling pays tribute to his humble beginnings.
Sweet Plantain, Queso Oaxaca, Mojo Rojo, Cilantro by Justin Sweet
Justin Sweet, Outlets Manager and former fine dining cook, loves to make this classic treat for his family at home. It’s become a favorite of his two little ones and is one of his go-to snacks that his children love.
Large Plates
Makhani Butter Chicken, Garam Masala, Fenugreek Leaf, Yogurt
by Mohammed Yousha
Pork Pozole Rojo, Bone Marrow, Lime, Cilantro, Avocado
by Chris Ricketts and Elizabeth Bossy
Desserts
Cinnamon Churro, Warm Chocolate Pudding by Elizabeth Solano
Tres Leches “Trifle”, Mandarin Orange Marmalade, Coconut Custard, Coconut Oil Powder by Elizabeth Solano
Elizabeth Solano is a pastry veteran of Sonoma County whose career includes local bakeries and fine dining restaurants. Two of her favorite desserts are churros with chocolate and tres leches cake. The churro shows beauty in simplicity and the ‘tres leches’ shows her progression and advanced technique, representing both facets of her career.