Specializing in Contemporary Pan-International Yōshoku-style Nouveau Cuisine. (Or Fusion, whatever.)
Born in Chicago, raised in Hawaii and San Francisco, and now based in Orange County, California, Vanessa grew up on the move. Instilled with a passion for cooking, whenever she moved locations, her beloved stockpile of ingredients followed.
Wherever she went, Vanessa would scour the city for dishes exclusive to that region. Then she would hit the local market, procure the ingredients, and perfect those recipes at home. Not one to be content with mere imitation, Vanessa would then intermingle those new recipes with the ones from her previous homes – thereby creating unique, mouth-watering and mind-blowing combinations of flavors the world has never tasted before!
When Vanessa discovered international travel, the entire world’s ingredients came within reach. Her process remains the same, but now operates on a global scale: she travels country-to-country, scouring markets for exotic flavors to bring back to California and incorporate into her dishes.
Vanessa thoughtfully and meticulously blends flavors and ingredients from around the world, creating remarkable dishes that taste both fresh and new, yet familiar and comforting. Magic!
Looking to buy Vanessa's famous Vietnamese Salsa Macha Sauce?
Goes on Everything!
Vanessa’s version of a traditional Mexican Salsa Macha — a thicker, spicier salsa with roasted nuts, lots of garlic and Vietnamese chilies — wonderfully complements a variety of cuisines, from Latin to Asian to African to McDonald's. Try marinating meats, mixing with fried rice, in soup and stews, on greens, or keep it simple and use it as a dip!
$10 per 12oz (355mL) jar. Free shipping in California.
We make FRESH batches on a per-order basis! Orders are normally shipped 48 hours after they're placed.
Past Events
Friday, July 19, 2019: Stage + Table
Tonight, Chef Vanessa Nhu will be presenting recipes that celebrate her passion for Vietanmese cuisine. At the bar, Sapporo presents three of their fantastic beers.
EAT
WELCOME BITES
- Shrimp chip with salmon crudo (raw sashimi style)
- Vietnamese dumplings (ground pork with wood ear mushrooms) topped with cilantro and fried shallots with 3 dipping sauce choices: macha dipping sauce, chabe sambal chili sauce and Vietnamese fish sauce
DINNER PLATES
- Whole roasted bone marrow with scallion sauce
- Braised oxtail fried rice
LATE SWEETS
- Hand painted cookies at our dessert bar by Blushing Blossom
DRINK
TASTING STATION
- Sapporo rep with three types of beer
SELF-SERVE
- Craft beer selections
- Red, white and rose wine
April 26, 2019: Stage + Table
Chef Vanessa Nhu will be presenting recipes that celebrate her passion for SoCal / Asian cuisine. Guests are encouraged to visit with Vanessa as she prepares her dishes in Stage & Table’s open kitchen. At the bar, the co-founders of Nanaki Shochu present their classic, award-winning Nanaki Shochu + their new Nankai Gold.
EAT
WELCOME BITES
- Mexican/Japanese corn-on-the-cob (elote) with Furikake, Miso Butter and Cotija Cheese
- Shrimp Crostini w/ sriracha aioli
DINNER PLATES
- Gourmet Asian Fusion Nachos with Korean Beef Short Rib (galbi) or Vietnamese Grilled Pork w/ Lemongrass (thit nuong)
- Corn salsa, pineapple salsa, pico de gallo, Vanessa’s special house-made Salsa Macha // Cotija cheese, Oaxacan cheese, cheddar cheese // Sour cream, cilantro, diced onions, pickled red onions, pickled jalapenos, scallions, sliced radishes
LATE SWEETS
- Churros
DRINK
TASTING STATION
- Nankai Gold Tasting & Craft Cocktails
SELF-SERVE
- Stella Artois on tap
- Craft beer selections
- Red, white and rose wine
Catering
We cater a variety of events, from office parties to holiday dinners to birthday parties. We can accommodate any of your needs -- unless you're a canteen in an aircraft carrier. We saw that episode on the Discovery Channel and boy, does it look haaaaard. I mean, 4000 gallons of Split Pea Soup? Where do you even find the cauldron for that?
Events & Consultation
Elevate your event with our delectable delights! From our infamous Gourmet Nacho Bar to Thai Tostilocos to Vietnamese Tacos to running down the street for In-N-Out, we'll make sure your guests are well-fed and excited to talk about your event long after it's over. With our extensive experience in live events, we'll make sure yours goes off without a hitch.
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