Lot 16: Si Fang Cai: Gastronomic Tour of China's 8 Great Cuisines

Si Fang Cai (私房菜) or Private Chateau Cuisine refers to a highly exclusive and unique dining experience that is hosted in a private setting, such as someone’s home or a hidden location. In Asia, access to these underground supper clubs is often by invitation or word of mouth only, sometimes requiring a password or code to enter. Shrouded in mystery and secrecy, this style of dining has understandably skyrocketed in popularity, especially among the affluent and elite.

Now is your opportunity to secure this once-in-a-lifetime experience that is more elusive than reservations at The French Laundry. Your chefs, INTL parents Leilei Song and Carol Cunningham, have crafted a special menu to transport 8 guests on a foodie tour of China’s 8 great cuisines that will encompass 8 main dishes. Selecting only the finest ingredients, and organic when available, they will create each of these dishes from scratch. 

You will kick off the evening with signature cocktails reminiscent of 1920s Shanghai glamour. Guests will then indulge in multiple courses that will include squid ink xiao long bao, buddha jumps over the wall soup, dan dan noodles, and additional dishes that will be served family style with rice, such as braised chicken, steamed fish, Cantonese-style lobster tail and more! A Chinese-inspired dessert will cap off the meal and send you into sweet dreams.

Throughout dinner, our guests will be served a curated collection of champagne, wine, whiskey and beer to complement and enhance the variety of fragrant flavors. This is your chance to escape from the mundane and experience the pinnacle of Si Fang Cai in the comfort of your own home or an alternative venue.

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