A four course dinner. Guests are welcome to BYOB wine and beer; we will also have bottles for sale.
Armando Tam is a local home cook who chose the path of pop-ups to pursue his passion for the intersection of food and culture. Armando (affectionately known as Tito) is of Chinese and Nicaraguan decent, and he has worked with the God Father of Nuevo Latino Cuisine, Douglas Rodriguez. His cooking will introduce you to the bold and traditional flavors of Latin America; his style is unique and personal, an admixture of his roots, his training, and the inspirations of his mentor.
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First course
Coconut Citrus Camaron Ceviche - not your typical ceviche!
Second course
Kale and Shittake Pot Stickers in a Ginger Habanero Mojo - a rendition of Tito's childhood flavors with a Latin flair
Third course
Trifongo topped with Shishito Peppers and Aji Mojo - Tito's take on mofongo and bringing it to the Bay Area
Fourth course
Churro Ice Cream Sandwich
Tito has a diverse background that includes stints in Latin music, performances with four-time Grammy Award winner and two-time Academy Award nominated actor Will Smith, and productions with Grammy Award winning musician Pablo “Chino” Nunez. His point of view of “highlighting all things Latino” stems from his knowledge of music and food which is the perfect combination for a dynamic culinary experience. He has created a series of cooking videos, showcasing his passion of Latino music and food culture to share with his family and friends. His cooking videos, which can be seen at
YouTube.com/TitoTam, have a loyal cult following.