Looking for a little something to boost your spirits now that you’re back to work? Get yourself Downtown tonight (Monday, January 6th) for a kitchen takeover with chef Kristopher Edelen (aka Chef KPE). The CIA alum, who’s appeared on Chopped, Cutthroat Kitchen and First We Feast, is the culinary force behind HOTPANnyc and its native post-modern cuisine. From 5:00-10:00pm he’ll be behind the line at Taste Wine Bar & Kitchen cooking up a la carte specials that emphasize seasonal, sustainable and local ingredients. Take a peek at some of what’s in store on the menu below then RSVP online here or call 617.519.8009 for a table.

KITCHEN TAKEOVER MENU

chicken liver parfait on toast with apple fluid gel and herbs $12

confit sunchokes with chips and spuma $12

roasted carrots dipped in yogurt rolled in a cornnut crumble $10

sous vide beef short rib with winter squash purée and mustard garlic $25

coffee roasted beets and caramelized white chocolate $10

celery root croquette with pickled celery vinaigrette $12

sweet potato salad with seared porgy, avocado, enoki and smoked mayo $22

cooked collard green and black eyed pea rangoon with house hot sauce  $10