Gate XVI Owen Connors

26 July 2023

For this dinner, artist Owen Connors and the Lukrecya Crew created a bespoke and inspired menu that guests enjoyed whilst dining by candlelight, amoungst Owen's works.

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For this dinner, artist Owen Connors and the Lukrecya Crew created a bespoke and inspired menu that guests enjoyed whilst dining by candlelight, amoungst Owen's works.

The McCahon House Gate programme helps build the careers of New Zealand artists. Our premium programme provides supporters with unique insights and experiences into the creative development process of artists and art making.

Menu

Sourdough breads, eggplant, rosemary oil
Pickles

Leeks, chamomile, herb vinaigrette, grated egg
Baby courgettes, preserved lemon, oregano, almond
Lamb’s tongue rillette, green olive, nasturtium, mustard caviar
Cured kingfish, chilli, owen’s fennel, kawakawa
Salt baked pumpkin, sunflower seed, fresh horseradish
Carrots, pink peppercorn, buffalo feta, bee pollen
12hour braised beef cheek, horopito, pink oyster & lion manes mushroom
Potatoes, pecorino romano, shaved river road truffle
Joyce’s garden greens: silverbeet, kokihi, puha, kale
Lettuce leaves, radish, number 29 evo

Chocolate terrine, honeycomb, crème fraiche, macadamia
Brandy apple gâteau, ricotta, oat crumb
Custard tarts, feijoa blossom gin, rhubarb
Chestnut & cocoa nib biscuits
Tonka bean marshmallows
Green tea, citron & kawakawa crystalline