Ideal’s Presents: Little Drummer Boy Dinner

Little Drummer Boy at The Durham Hotel is a pop-up dinner presented by Ideal’s from chefs Alfonso Ranno and Zaki Phelan.

This three-course dinner is a story of their identities as chefs and people; a forging of who they are and where they come from. Alfonso, originally from Austin, TX, has always loved cooking for the exchange of culture and identity. Zaki, originally from Fort Collins, CO, has always loved food for its ability to build connections. The two met while working at Crawford Hospitality’s Brodeto.

They are excited to bring you food that blends their respective Mexican and Afghan cultures, a so called “beat of their own drum.”

The Menu

Snacks

BOOLANI FLAUTA: potato, queso Oaxaca, tomatillo chutney

PUMPKIN PAKAWRA: Sikil Pa’k

TUNA TOSTADA: avocado, black lime, pickled coriander

Family Style Main Courses

BIRRIA MANTU: Ranchero Jus, Nana Crema

BARBACOA DE RES: Barbacoa de Res with Kabuli Palau

Sabzi with epazote

Ensalada de Pepino

Afghan Naan

COCHINITA PIBIL: Cochinita Pibil

Sumac onion and habanero Chutney

Shor Nakhod

Chancletas de Berenja

Dessert

SHIR BERENJ DE CABRA: dulce de calabaza, pistachio polvorones