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A BOLD , DISTINCTIVE MENU TO PAIR WITH SPARKLING WINE
Kwame Onwuachi , a James Beard Foundation Award-winner , best-selling author , activist and all-round Renaissance man , is one of America ’ s most inspiring young chefs . Hailing from the Bronx , raised in New York City , Nigeria and Louisiana , Onwuachi went from selling candy on the subway to studying at the Culinary Institute of America , from working in Michelin establishments , to opening five restaurants before turning 30 , from competing on Top Chef to being named Esquire magazine ’ s Chef of the Year .
Onwuachi , who in November opened Tatiana restaurant in New York , teamed up with G . H . Mumm to pair his bold and authentic flavors that draw on his heritage and his own life experiences with the Champagne brand . Here are some of his recipes to pair with brut Champagne or a similar sparkling wine .
ROASTED AND CONFIT CHICKEN GEERAH
KAMPACHI ESCOVITCH
5 slides of Kampachi , sashimi 5 slides Hass avocado 1 tbsp . Carrot Nage * 8 Cilantro leaves Maldon salt as needed Kosher salt as needed
* For Carrot Nage : 3 cups Escovitch ** ½ cup Lime juice 1 tbsp . Honey 3 tbsp . Carrot juice 1 tsp . Kosher salt
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