Celebrate with Esperanza Community Housing at this year's 23rd Annual Dancing Under the Stars Annual Gala, as 2024 commemorates our organization's 35th anniversary of achieving comprehensive community development in South Los Angeles. Our gala will feature an arts workshop, a 3 course menu from Mercado la Paloma's critically acclaimed restaurants, open bar with wine, beer, and agua frescas, a silent auction, an award ceremony to honor social justice champions of South LA, live music from Las Cafeteras, Son Mayor, and dancing under the late summer sky!
Please contact Cyrus Kay, at cyrus@esperanzacommunityhousing.org, for more information.
In attending Dancing Under the Stars, you are authorizing Esperanza Community Housing to make use of event photographs in future promotional materials.
Menu
Holbox
Raw Bar (Oysters & Scallops)
Scallop aguachile on the half shell, Shigoku and black magic oysters
Paella (2 options)
Chicken and mushroom paella/mussels, fish & shrimp paella
Churros
Homemade churros with chocolate sauce
Chichén Itzá
Panuchos
Handmade tortillas filled with black bean puree, turkey, pickled onions, tomato and avocado
Salbutes (vegan)
Puffy fried corn tortillas, cabbage salad, pickled onions, tomato and avocado
Cochinita Pibil
Slow-roasted achiote marinated pork, rice, black beans, and pickled red onions
Thai Corner
Thai Spring Rolls (vegan)
Hand-rolled with crisp green leaf lettuce, shredded carrots, fragrant basil, crunchy bean sprouts, and delicate rice noodles, wrapped in rice paper. Served with house-made peanut dipping sauce.
Orange Tofu (vegan)
Crispy tempura-fried tofu, coated in a zesty homemade orange glaze.
Thai Mango Sticky Rice (vegan)
A classic Thai dessert featuring sticky rice infused with rich, sweetened coconut milk, paired with slices of fresh-cut mango
Taqueria Vista Hermosa
Mini Sopes
Fried masa base with savory toppings. Toppings include ground beef picadillo cooked with onion and in house secret spices. Topped cabbage, queso fresco and salsa macha.
Pear Salad (vegetarian)
Green mix, pear, queso cotija, candied walnuts, pear basil vinaigrette
Tacos al Pastor
Spit roasted or grilled marinated pork, topped with onion, cilantro, pineapple and salsa macha on a tortilla.
Burger Plaza Grill
Cocktail Shrimp
Crispy, golden panko-fried shrimp, served alongside a cocktail sauce with just the right kick.
Beef & Fried Chicken Sliders
A duo of sliders featuring juicy beef patties and crispy fried chicken, both served on soft, buttery brioche buns.
Plantain Empanadas
A delightful fusion of sweet and savory, these golden-fried plantain empanadas feature a warm, spiced vanilla milk custard filling.
Oaxacalifornia
Empanada with Flor de Calabaza y Hongo (vegetarian)
Squash blossoms layered on top of Oaxacan cheese, sauteed white mushrooms and the epazote herb folded into a handmade organic corn tortilla.
Barbacoa Taco de Chivo
Slowly stewed goat until tender with avocado leaves in its broth served on a handmade corn tortilla.
Oaxacan Chocolate Ice Cream
Sourced from Oaxaca, this ice cream is made from natural cocoa beans and cinnamon.
Beverages
Wines courtesy of Vinos Los Angeles
Sparkling Wine
Casa de Piedra Espuma de Piedra Blanc de Blancs
White Wine
Madera 5 Sauvignon Chardonnay
Red Wine
Clandestino Tinto Grenache
Beers courtesy of Brewjeria Company
Rubia Fuerte
Blonde Ale
Tomo La Flor
Pale Ale with Hibiscus Flowers
Agua Frescas courtesy of Oaxacalifornia
Cucumber Lime
Freshly blended cucumbers, freshly squeezed limes, chia seeds
Passionfruit
Sourced from Central America
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