Pop-Up Dinner: February 17, 2013

This Month's Pop-up Dinner With Salum’s Abraham Salum on February 17, 2013

Cafe Momentum is pleased to announce our next guest chef: Abraham Salum. The pop-up dinner takes place February 17 at 6 pm, at Salum; located at 4152 Cole Ave #103, Dallas, TX 75204. The menu for this Sunday's dinner follows:

Passed Hors d’oeuvre:

Edamame and Mint Hummus, Crispy Wontons

Asparagus Prosciutto Bruschetta with Parmesan Vinaigrette

Beef Tongue Sope, Chile de Arbol Salsa, Avocado and Queso Fresco

First Course:

Baby Octopus, Bay Scallop and Shrimp Salad

Bergamot Orange Vinaigrette

Spiced Crostini

Second Course:

Roasted Pumpkin Bisque

Goat Cheese and Chicharron Prensado Fritter

Chili Pumpkin Seeds and Crema 

Third Course:

Za'atar Crusted Lambs Neck

Caramelized Onion, Raisin and Almond Borek

Cucumber, Radish and Mint Salad

Dessert:

Chocolate Tart, Banana Cream

Peanut, Bacon Brittle

About Abraham Salum:

Chef Salum is a graduate of the New England Culinary Institute in Montpelier, Vermont; he expanded his skills in kitchens in France, Belgium, Mexico, and the United States. Realizing his dream by opening Salum in 2005, he has proven to be a legitimate fixture in the competitive Dallas restaurant market. Salum is also a sought-after catering resource for private parties in the Dallas area, and is a popular choice for celebrations and functions, including parties for the Dallas Opera. Chef Salum has made frequent appearances on the local morning show Good Morning Texas, and Salum is a featured “D Best” restaurant in the prestigious local D Magazine. Chef Salum was also invited to be a Celebrity chef for Super Bowl XLV at the new Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, TX. Dedicated to charity and community, Chef Salum is actively involved in events benefitting March of Dimes, The American Heart Association, AIDS Resources Center, and Lone Star Ride. Other contributions include the Crystal Charity Ball, Toast of Life and the DIFFA Style Council.