Abacus chef Kent Rathbun cooks at Dallas guerrilla restaurant 48 Nights

by Katie & Emily Garrett of The Dish On Dallas

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If you haven't been to 48 Nights, I highly suggest that you go. I have been twice and have been pleased both times. Summary of the concept from their website:

"The restaurant will be open for six months only, on Mondays and Tuesdays of each week and will be located in a small building on SYLVAN THIRTY. With seating for approximately 30 people, it is hoped that the prix-fixe menus will afford $1,000 per night for the cause.

There will be a weekly rotating schedule of featured area chefs - 24 in total - who would contribute their time to the effort. The team from SMOKE and SYLVAN THIRTY, in partnership with the Mass Care Task Force leadership, wants you to experience an intimate setting with these wonderfully renowned chefs while giving back to a purpose vitally important in these times."

For the week of April 26-27, the chef is Kent Rathbun from Abacus. We went on Monday night.

Hors d’oeuvre (I don't have photos of these as they were passed around at the beginning reception): Lobster Shooters -- from his restaurant, Abacus; seared foie gras with red onion-Port marmalade

1st Course: "Bacon and Eggs" -- Niman Ranch chipotle bacon, scrambled duck egg, black truffle

48 Nights / bacon & eggs

2nd Course: Pan seared Diver scallops with roasted cauliflower-spring leek risotto

48 Nights / Diver scallop

3rd Course: Ginger seared duck breast with coconut sweet potato dumplings, and crisp snow pea slaw

48 Nights / duck breast

4th Course: Purple Haze goat cheese tart with Port-berry soup

48 Nights / goat cheese tart

At the end of the night we were beyond full, but we had an amazing evening. The food was outstanding, our table was practically in the kitchen, we got to visit with one of the best chefs in the Dallas area, and helped out a great cause! Check out 48 Nights for an experience that you will never forget.