don nordo del midwest | Spring mainstage 2015
Chapters 1-20: In which our hero discovers
the secrets of Midwest tapas
“...Don Nordo Del Midwest was captivating and entertaining from the moment we walked in the door and were greeted with champagne until the grand finale dessert tree, which tasted as good as it appeared on stage.”
-The Huffington Post
THE STORY
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After years of presenting culinary masterpieces in such unlikely venues as a chocolate factory, a former museum, and even (weirdly enough!) a theatre, Chef Nordo Lefesczki has finally found a permanent home, and can tell his story of a personal journey from soup to nuts and beyond.
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Through the eyes of the food writer who first discovered him, we meet his trusty sous-chef, known only as Sancho, and witness the duels and dreams that helped shape Nordo into the brilliant megalomaniac he is today.
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Featuring a nine-course Midwestern Tapas* menu, live original music, a five glass wine flight of Spanish varietals specially selected by Nordo’s sommelier, and the adventures of Don Nordo and Sancho as they battle the theology of bland cuisine.
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Please join us for the inaugural production of Nordo's Culinarium, Pioneer Square's new center for the culinary and performing arts.
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*Midwestern Tapas: /ˈtapəs/ (n) a wide variety of small, shareable plates in Spanish cuisine inspired by Midwestern food.
THE MENU
PB & Jamon
Pecan Brittle and Serrano Ham. The “cracker” is simply Majon Cheese and Pecans, and Imberico Ham.
Bacalao Tots & Gravy
‘Tater & Salt Cod Tots with Mushroom Gravy (GF)
Winter Gazpacho
Kale, Celery, Arugula frozen and topped with Yam, Tomato, and Ginger, also frozen.
Chicken McCroquettes
The nugget, elevated. The mustard sauce is in the nugget. The sauce is in the nugget.
Salad Bar
Rosemary Grapes, Sardine Stuffed Pequillo Peppers, Pickled Red Onions, Blue Cheese, Butter Lettuce.
Meat Unit
Housemade Chorizo
Grilled Cheese
Grilled Haloumi with Britt’s Kimchi and Housemade Butter Bread Nordo’s Apple – Apples, Dulce du Leche, Raspberry Powder
THE WINE
NV Conde de Subirats Cava
2012 Ontanon Rioja Blanco “Vetiver”
NV Lustau Amontillado “Los Arcos”
2004 Bodegas Lozano La Mancha Reserva “Oristan”
2012 5 Oros Rioja “Vendimia Seleccionada”
Originally conceived by Erin Brindley and Terry Podgorski
Cast
Maximillian Davis, Kate Hess, Ryan Higgins, Keira McDonald, Evan Mosher, Jesse Parce, Opal Peachey, Katheryn Reed, Zachary Simonson, Dylan Smith, Joselynn Tokashiki Engstrom
Café Nordo House Band:
Annastasia Workman, Dayton Alleman, Devin Bannon, Evan Mosher
Creative Team
Director & Food Design: Erin Brindley
Writer: Terry Podgorski
Composer: Annastasia Workman
Executive Chef: Nordo Lefesczki
Stage Manager: Kelly Morgan Stevens
Assistant Directors: Maximillian Davis, Emily Jo Testa
Assistant Stage Manager: Tess Malone
Sous Chef: Tessa Hulls
Scenic Design: Terry Podgorski
Lighting Design: Jessica Trundy
Sound Design: Evan Mosher
Assistant Sound Design: Rob Witmer
Sound Engineer: Walter Harley
Costume Design: Made in Sodo
Choreography: Emily Penick
Fight Choreography: Ryan Higgins