l'ange renégat

l'ange renégat is an underground dinner club founded and operated by guerrilla chefs (and average Joe’s) M. Mathias Sayre and Michael Dodson. Dedicated to presenting original and inspired ‘rogue gourmet’ cuisine in an informal and enigmatic setting, the dinner is hosted one Saturday a month and attendance is arranged by submission and invite only.

How It Works:

Two (2) weeks before the event, l'ange renégat will post the details for its monthly dinner party on its Facebook profile and Blog, and those individuals interested in attending are encouraged to email marksayre@gmail.com to request admission (l'ange renégat can accommodate a guest plus one (1), if desired).

Within three (3) days of the event posting, those selected to visit the underground dinner club will receive a reply email from l'ange renégat inviting them to RSVP. After receiving the RSVP email, guests must confirm within two (2) days to hold their seat(s) or alternate guests will be selected.

Selection for seating is at l'ange renégat's sole discretion. Capacity is sixteen (16) individuals, but may vary depending on the event (specific postings will clarify).

Bon appetit!

Questions? Email marksayre@gmail.com

Friday, March 11, 2011

EQUINOX - Saturday, March 26, 2011

WHAT: l'ange renégat presents EQUINOX
WHEN: Saturday, March 26, 2011
WHERE: Sherman Oaks, CA



We love Los Angeles. This week has been a great reminder why.

Come Springtime, Angelenos are able to shrug off Mother Nature's bipolarity and embrace two of our favorite things: consistent, kickass sunshine and super fresh ingredients. Nothing beats dining in a room with no walls and no boundaries, and cooking according to seasonal variances makes a huge and invaluable impact on the final product and constitutes a bastion of our culinary paradigm. Although we're skipping an exterior setting, we have prepared an original and exciting menu that showcases the best and freshest fruits, vegetables, and meats of Spring.

Thus, l'ange renégat is proud to present EQUINOX, a 10-course Springtime menu served according to traditional Italian meal composition (yet fused with invention) and our first seasonal-themed restaurant of the year. We'll also be playing with connectivity between the dishes (whether it be taste, sight, and/or smell) in order to emulate the seamless transition into the season.

Typically we'd reveal a course or two in the invitation but, because we're harboring some shocking tricks up our sleeves and secrets to share, we'd hate to hinder the world's greatest ingredient of all: surprise!*

Cocktail hour begins at 5pm. Dinner will be served at 7pm. Attire is casual formal. Dinner will be served at the Sayre residence in Sherman Oaks, CA.

Liquor is provided with dinner, but guests are always encouraged to bring their favorite bottle(s) of wine or other drink of choice (we suggest you bring Italian!).

How It Works:

Those individuals interested in attending are encouraged to email marksayre@gmail.com to request admission (l'ange renégat can accommodate a guest plus one (1), if desired).

Within three (3) days of the event posting, those selected to visit EQUINOX will receive a reply email from l'ange renégat inviting them to RSVP. After receiving the RSVP email, guests must confirm within two (2) days to hold their seat(s) or alternate guests will be selected. Please be advised that selection is made at l'ange renégat's sole discretion and we attempt to be fair on a seating basis (that means we evaluate a variety of factors to determine seating). If we've neglected to seat you, please be assured that we'll do our best to accommodate you in the future (our growing popularity makes it difficult to please everyone so patience is appreciated).

Alla Salute!

* However, we do feel obligated to inform you that lamb will be served, so if you have an aversion to eating this protein you have officially been advised.
** Times and location are subject to change.