{"id":29686,"date":"2024-09-03T15:01:57","date_gmt":"2024-09-03T22:01:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailyovation.com\/?p=29686"},"modified":"2024-09-09T11:43:08","modified_gmt":"2024-09-09T18:43:08","slug":"mon-ami-first-class-to-spain-sept-19-experiential-dining-santa-monica","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyovation.com\/2024\/09\/03\/mon-ami-first-class-to-spain-sept-19-experiential-dining-santa-monica\/","title":{"rendered":"Limited Seats Left: Mon Ami\u2019s \u201cFirst Class to Spain\u201d\u00a0 Sept 19 Experiential Dining Brings Catalonia to Your Santa Monica Dinner Table"},"content":{"rendered":"
Limited Seats Left: Mon Ami \u201cFirst Class to Spain\u201d\u00a0 September 19; Experiential Dining Brings Barcelona to Your Table<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019re not already familiar with Mon Ami, you\u2019re missing out on one of Santa Monica\u2019s tastiest hidden gems<\/a>. Tucked behind the crowds on Ocean Avenue, this hidden courtyard restaurant feels like the best-kept secret for cocktails and bites near the beach.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Under the guidance of Nas Negahban from Pacific Coast Hospitality Group, a seasoned traveler with a passion for authentic culinary experiences, Mon Ami strives to mirror the richness of Mediterranean cultures in every aspect.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Mon Ami event series will launch September 19.<\/span><\/p>\n Reservations to the Barcelona First Class Series Event: https:\/\/resy.com\/cities\/santa-monica-ca\/venues\/mon-ami?date=2024-09-19&seats=2&query=Mon%20ami&activeView=list<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Pricing is: $95 plus tax and gratuity for the 4-course food menu <\/span><\/p>\n Or $125++ for the food menu and 2 included drinks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Speaking on his inspiration and Mon Ami\u2019s concept, Nas explains:<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve always had a passion for building new concepts and brands across various industries. <\/span><\/p>\n We currently have a few restaurants in Spain and other countries <\/span><\/p>\n but Santa Monica is home. \u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Mon Ami is the true Mediterranean experience.<\/span><\/p>\n With an emphasis on a variety of culinary dishes and spices and inspired spirits with an enhanced flair attached to it from several countries located on or by the Mediterranean Sea such as Spain, Greece, Italy, France, Morocco, & many more with a lot of their food curated and selected from the local Santa Monica Farmers Market.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The First Class Event Series includes 2 items from Mon Ami’s drink menu (specialty cocktails or wine)… and dishes from their food menu:<\/p>\n If that sounds like a lot, it is.\u00a0 And not in a “I’m stuffed and need to roll home” kind of way.<\/p>\n Incredible flavor.<\/p>\n Diversity.<\/p>\n Filling.<\/p>\n But you leave feeling pleasantly fulfilled. Not heavy.<\/p>\n For me, that’s incredibly important.<\/p>\n Mon Ami’s First Class Series is a great idea for date night, for a casual business dinner, for a birthday or celebration.<\/p>\n Most importantly, it creates memories.\u00a0 It’s been a few days since my dinner, and I’m still remembering it and smiling.<\/p>\n Mon Ami’s Blackberry Mojito<\/p>\n Mon Ami’s Catelonia Margarita.<\/p>\n The dinner started with a light appetizer, perfect to ignite your appetite.<\/p>\n Amuse Bouche (Iberian Jamon with Burrata, Calabria Chile on a crustini)<\/span><\/p>\n Light with a good crunch and subtle flavor.<\/p>\n Equally important, the perfect conversation starter.\u00a0 If your dining table has a quiet moment, the arrival of this plate sparks smiles, giggles and reactions.<\/p>\n 1st Course<\/span><\/p>\n Tapas Trio: Truffle mushroom, Chicken Mousse with a Pickled Onion, Spicy Tomatoes and Pepper<\/span><\/p>\n This is the first feel of diversity.\u00a0 Flavor, mouthfeel; each of the three delivered a different experience.\u00a0 From subtle, to bold, to a kick of spice.<\/p>\n Is your dinner Instagrammable?\u00a0 It is if you’re at Mon Ami.<\/p>\n All evening long diners were taking pics of their meals.\u00a0 Why?\u00a0 Sure, it’s delicious.\u00a0 But the plating.\u00a0 Beautifully well-designed and playful.<\/p>\n Mon Ami takes their flavor seriously, but has fun creating each dish into art.<\/p>\n 2nd Course<\/span><\/p>\n Grilled Octopus with Patatas Bravas<\/span><\/p>\n The grilled octopus is tender and juicy, paired well with crispy fried potatoes and drizzled with red sauce. It made you hungry for what’s next…<\/p>\n 3rd Course\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Marinated Skirt Steak with a side of Spanish Rice and Roasted Zucchini<\/span><\/p>\n Don’t forget, the 3rd course has options: steak vs pasta.<\/p>\n Choosing skirt steak because it’s commonly a tougher cut and I was curious to see how Mon Ami’s skilled chef would create a heavenly plate.\u00a0 Here, the marinade brought out the tender juicy flavor that we hoped for.\u00a0 Well-prepared.<\/p>\n Our table shared smiles, giggles and mmmm’s with each bite.<\/p>\n Dessert<\/span><\/p>\n Crema Catalona with Shaved Chocolate and Berries<\/span><\/p>\n Again, dessert offered choices.\u00a0 Dessert was between Crema Catalona and Sorbet.\u00a0 I chose the Crema because I wanted to see how the Chef and his kitchen would prepare the dish.\u00a0 His choices were impressive so far and I chose to trust his instincts.<\/span><\/p>\n I’m glad I trusted him.<\/span><\/p>\n It was perfect for me.\u00a0 To be clear, I don’t want a mountain of sugar.\u00a0 I want 5 bites of flavor and pleasure.<\/p>\n If tonight had been a date, sharing 2-3 bites each would have been the perfect evening to a perfect dinner.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This is present in every aspect of MON AMI\u2019s ambiance, from its lush indoor-outdoor seating surrounded by greenery to its late-night live entertainment and picture-perfect cocktails. MON AMI is meticulously curated to enchant and immerse guests. <\/span><\/p>\n The event series will launch September 19 at the Mon Ami Santa location.<\/span><\/p>\n Reservation to the Barcelona First Class Series Event: https:\/\/resy.com\/cities\/santa-monica-ca\/venues\/mon-ami?date=2024-09-19&seats=2&query=Mon%20ami&activeView=list<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
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Nas Negahban\u2019s Mon Ami “First Class Experience’ takes Your Tastebuds to Barcelona<\/span><\/h3>\n
First Class Series Event on September 19 – <\/span>Extraordinary Journey to Barcelona<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Born and raised in Santa Monica, Nas is committed to elevating his hometown\u2019s hospitality scene to reflect the sophistication of beachside cities he has encountered abroad. <\/span><\/p>\n