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    A Razor, A Shiny Knife

    Michael Cirino and his partner, Daniel Castano, run the underground supper club, A Razor, A Shiny Knife .  They got a lot of attention when they re-created a 24-course dinner first made by noted chefs Grant Achatz and Thomas Keller.  Michael and Daniel made their meal in their home kitchen and charged only $300 - far less than the $1500…

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    By Evan Kleiman • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Michael Cirino and his partner, Daniel Castano, run the underground supper club, A Razor, A Shiny Knife. They got a lot of attention when they re-created a 24-course dinner first made by noted chefs Grant Achatz and Thomas Keller. Michael and Daniel made their meal in their home kitchen and charged only $300 - far less than the $1500 charged by Achatz and Keller.

    Breakfast:

    1. Croissant with butter and jam

    2. Charentais Melon, Bourbon, Bacon

    3. Slow Poached Eggs, Rarebit, Crumpets and Tea

    4. Asparagus Oscar

    5. Chicken and Waffles

    6. Red Leaf Salad, Tomato, Zucchini, Ricotta

    7. “Mozzareaps”, Agave, Saffron, Cilantro

    8. Maple, Bacon, Walnut

    Lunch:

    1. Pickle Plate

    2. Steel Head Trout Roe, Pluot , Mache, Bread Crumbs

    3. Cucumber, Celery, Tomato, Cress

    4. Asparagus, Red onion, Pecorino, Egg, Black Truffle

    5. Soft shell crab Ban Mi Sandwich

    6. Canard Confit, Smoked Almonds and String Beans

    7. Green Papaya, Daikon, Pork Belly, Cilantro, Aji Amarillo

    8. Caramelized Pineapple, Crème Fraîche, Rosemary, Pine nut

    Dinner:

    1. Salmon, Meyer Lemon, Balinese Long Pepper, Molasses, Saffron

    2. Foie gras, Cucumber, Strawberry, Aji, Almonds

    3. Lobster, Aji, Key Lime, Thai basil

    4. Chawan Mushi

    5. Beef Rib, Morels, Garlic, Garbanzo Bean

    6. Potato, Smoke, Egg Yolk, Chives

    7. Coconut, White Peaches, Sriracha, Lavender

    8. Chocolate, Cherry, Honey, Cream

    A Razor, A Shiny Knife: 24 Courses in 24 Hours from Studiofeast on Vimeo.

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    California Agriculture in Crisis; Uighur Cuisine; Summer Soup; Milkshakes
    1. 0:00Market Report
    2. 7:48California Farms in Crisis
    3. 15:43Uighur Cuisine
    4. 21:19Summer Soup
    5. 29:29Wine Pairing
    6. 36:44Milkshakes
    7. 42:20Margo's Bark
    8. 47:21Buy-A-Meter Update
    9. 51:59A Razor, A Shiny KnifeYou’re reading this
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      Evan Kleiman

      host 'Good Food'

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      Bob Carlson

      host and producer, 'UnFictional'

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      Jennifer Ferro

      Jennifer Ferro, President, KCRW, Los Angeles

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      Candace Moyer

      Producer of Good Food and Special Projects

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    The full episode

    9 of 9
    California Agriculture in Crisis; Uighur Cuisine; Summer Soup; Milkshakes
    1. 0:00Market Report
    2. 7:48California Farms in Crisis
    3. 15:43Uighur Cuisine
    4. 21:19Summer Soup
    5. 29:29Wine Pairing
    6. 36:44Milkshakes
    7. 42:20Margo's Bark
    8. 47:21Buy-A-Meter Update
    9. 51:59A Razor, A Shiny KnifeYou’re reading this
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