True Food Kitchen in Phoenix to Host Dinner With Dr. Andrew Weil — And We've Got The Menu

Chances are good that if you've eaten at True Food Kitchen, you've heard of Dr. Andrew Weil. But in case you're not familiar with the name, here's a little background: Weil, who earned his medical doctorate at Harvard, is known as one of the biggest proponents of integrated medicine and...

By Lauren Saria

April 27, 2016

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Chances are good that if you've eaten at True Food Kitchen, you've heard of Dr. Andrew Weil. But in case you're not familiar with the name, here's a little background: Weil, who earned his medical doctorate at Harvard, is known as one of the biggest proponents of integrated medicine and holistic health. He's the author of nearly a dozen books, serves as the Director of Integrative Health at Miraval Life in Balance Resort, and lives right here in Arizona.

He was also instrumental in helping restaurateur Sam Fox come up with the concept for True Food Kitchen. The restaurant's menu of health-focused fare adheres closely to Weil's anti-inflammatory diet, and next week you can dine with the doctor at the Biltmore location of the restaurant.

The dinner, which will be held on Wednesday, May 4 from 6 to 8 p.m., will include a four-course meal and dessert, as well as beverage pairings selected by True Food Kitchen's beverage manager, Jon Augustin. You can view the complete menu below:

MENU

First Course

Brandywine Tomato Bruschetta - almond ricotta, black garlic, garden herbs

Wine pairing - Torres Ibericos Crianza

Second Course

King Oyster Mushroom “Crudo” - yuzu kosho, white shoyu, avocado, thai basil

Beverage pairing - Yoshinogawa Junmai Ginjo Sake

Third Course

Grilled Broccolini - smoked walnut pesto, soft egg, crispy shallot

Wine pairing - Pazo Barrontes Albariño

Fourth Course

Mount Lassen Trout - baby artichoke, English pea, chili flake, mint

Beverage pairing - Broadbent Vinho Verde

Dessert

Heirloom Carrot Gateau - silken tofu, raisin, cashew, brown rice sorbet

Beverage pairing - Spiced Guayusa Tea

The dinner costs $80 per person, and space is limited. Reservations can be made by calling True Food Kitchen at Biltmore Fashion Park at 602-774-3488

The Spring Harvest Community Dinner kicks off a three-month-long series of community dinners at the Biltmore location of True Food Kitchen. For more information and upcoming event dates, check the True Food Kitchen website.

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