Sun Sentinel Palm Beach Edition

Pistache celebrates 15 years with reunion in the kitchen

- By Rod Stafford Hagwood

Pistache — the French bistro in downtown West Palm Beach — is getting the band back together.

To commemorat­e the restaurant’s 15th anniversar­y, chef de cuisine Mike Burgio has invited the chefs who helped establish the culinary foundation for Pistache’s legacy to join him in presenting a one-nightonly collaborat­ion for special a la carte menu where each chef creates dishes that pays homage to their respective years in the Pistache kitchen.

THE CHEFS Mike Burgio,

„ who began helming the cuisine at Pistache back in 2021.

„ Isaac Cerny, who was at Pistache from 2011 to 2021 and is now executive chef at Mariner Sands Country Club in Stuart.

„ Julien Gremaud, who was at Pistache from 2008 to 2011 and is now executive chef/ owner of Avocado Grill in West Palm Beach, Avocado Cantina in Palm Beach Gardens and the upcoming Pink Steak, also in West Palm Beach.

THE MENUS AND PRICES

„ Chef Julien Gremaud: Appetizer: Yellowfin Tuna Carpaccio with Seared Foie Gras, Hazelnuts, Pomme Allumette and Sauce Asiatique for $29 Entrée: Lobster Risotto with Fennel Confit, Tarragon and Fava Beans for $52.

„ Chef Isaac Cerny: Appetizer: Blue Crab Mezzelune with Sweet Corn, Bell Pepper, Roasted Poblano and Lemon Gremolata for $29. Entrée: Lamb Provençal with Herb Crusted & Char-Grilled Lamb Loin, Braised Coco Beans, Confit Garlic, Marinated Tomato, Watercress and Mint Pesto for $54.

„ Chef Mike Burgio: Appetizer: Crispy Pork Belly with Smoked Grits Caramelize­d Fennel, Vanilla Poached Peach, Sauce Agrodolce for $24. Entrée: Cocoa Braised Short Rib with Chestnut Puree, Salsify, Summer Truffle for $60.

The regular dinner menu will also be available and DJ Adam Lipson will be spinning.

WHEN: tonight only, starting at 5:30 p.m.

WHERE: 101 North Clematis St., West Palm Beach.

INFORMATIO­N: 561-8335090 or pistachewp­b.com.

 ?? PISTACHE FRENCH BISTRO ?? Chefs Julien Gremaud, clockwise from top left, Mike Burgio and Isaac Cerny will collaborat­e for a one-night-only culinary event to celebrate the 15th anniversar­y of Pistache in West Palm Beach. Mike Burgio is the current chef de cuisine.
PISTACHE FRENCH BISTRO Chefs Julien Gremaud, clockwise from top left, Mike Burgio and Isaac Cerny will collaborat­e for a one-night-only culinary event to celebrate the 15th anniversar­y of Pistache in West Palm Beach. Mike Burgio is the current chef de cuisine.

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