Nest and Sunday Suppers Show Why Home Is Where the Stove Is
How do you make a house a home? We've always believed that the best place to start is in the kitchen. Last night's dinner, the second in a Sunday Suppers series with Nest, proved why: With chef Alex Raij (La Vara, Txikito) the helm, a warm oven, and great company, there was no place we'd rather have been.
Adam Rapoport1/9Set the Tone
The evening kicked off with a hand-written menu—a nice touch that makes guests feel welcome, and is easy to create.
Adam Rapoport2/9Salty-Sweet and Crunchy-Crisp
Boquerones on a crisp cracker got us off to a great start. "Like an after-school snack for sophisticated Spanish kids," according to Bon Appétit editor-in-chief Adam Rapoport. (We couldn't have said it better ourselves.)
Adam Rapoport3/9Simplicity Is Best
Raw salt cod with pepper and just-pressed olive oil was every bit as dreamy as it sounds.
Adam Rapoport4/9Hot Pepper!
The perfect, two-bite party snack? Roasty and toasty blistered peppers with a generous amount of sea salt. Try to eat just one.
Adam Rapoport5/9Meet and Greet
Architect Elizabeth Roberts and artist Simone Shubuck catch up over cocktails.
Adam Rapoport6/9Ham It Up
What's not to love about artichokes wrapped in buttery, salty ham?
Adam Rapoport7/9A Sweet Ending
La Vara's spiced honey cake with cinnamon "lazy" cream and poached pears closed out the evening. "It was sweet, homey, and delicious," said Rapoport. "I think I ate about 23 pieces."
Adam Rapoport8/9Olive the Oil
A lovely way to say "Thank you for coming?" Bottles of custom-blended olive oil. This one was infused with espelette pepper and citrus.
Adam Rapoport9/9Home Is Where the Stove Is
Here's the kitchen team hard at work. There are definitely not too many cooks in this kitchen!
