On Saturday, Victory Club hosted a luncheon in the tasting room above Neuman's Kitchen on the Lower East Side.
Members and guests enjoying lunch
Neuman's Kitchen is a catering company that inspires people through its artistic and delicious fare. The hors d'oeuvres are gorgeous and high concept; the menus are seasonal and thoughtful; and the serving pieces are innovative and highly functional. Everyone who works at Neuman's Kitchen considers details. This kind of thinking trickles down from the top; Paul Neuman, who founded the business thirty years ago, is himself an artist who incorporates his sense of aesthetics into the food for which the company is known.
Paul Neuman giving the context around his career, how his family's fish business combined with his passion for making art, led to his creative catering business.
Growing up, Paul Neuman worked in his family's fish business and then went to art school. In his talk, he explained how work at Neuman's Kitchen and in his studio are respectively influenced by his passion for the visual and culinary arts. His discussion generated a rich conversation that kept the group engaged until the early evening. Moreover, the centerpieces on the table were little sculptures Paul designed to hold crudités, and the dining room included many of his pieces.
Little sculptures that hold crudités, designed by Paul Neuman
The food itself was superlative. As the event was a collaboration, Victory Club and Neuman's Kitchen divvied up the dishes.
Neuman's Kitchen's Adam Starowicz, who has worked at Momofuku Ko and Mas Farmhouse, took on the hors d'oevures and desserts.
Beet chips
Miniature lobster rolls, served on a platter designed by Paul Neuman
Vanilla Panna Cotta with Mint Purée, Earl Grey Meringue, Vanilla Gel, and Berries
Victory Club founder, Stephanie Nass, took on the appetizer and main course.
Chilled Asparagus Soup garnished with Crispy Onions, Fiddlehead Ferns, and Edible Flower Petals
Stephanie Nass plating the asparagus soup
Moulard Duck Breast with Rhubard Purée and Leeks à l'Anglaise
After lunch was served, guests lingered. And lingered :)
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