Calling all vegetarians and veggie lovers of Pasadena, reserve your table for Plate 38’s vegetarian 3-course tasting menu $36/person Sunday to Friday, May 6-11. Chef Humphreys designed a new and exciting vegetarian friendly menu that highlights seasonal tastes and house made pastas. Every item is made from scratch with seasonal and local ingredients.

vegetarian week

1st

king mushroom carpaccio a la plancha
truffle pecorino, artichoke hearts, frisée, pickled pearl onions, truffle barigoule vinaigrette

pickled beet salad
orange wheels, candied orange zest, red frill mustard greens, candied pistachios, brúléed cana de cabra

charred and smoked trio of cauliflower
curried tzatziki, golden raisins, nicoise olives, pine nuts

8 vegetable quinoa cake

roasted piquillo pepper romesco, avocado mousse, popcorn shoots, basil oil

2nd  

vegetable bolognese lasagna
spinach pasta dough, ricotta cheese, roasted tomato checca, pesto, fried arugula

house made porcini linguine
mélange of forest mushrooms, truffle parmesan broth

3rd

chocolate praline tart
chef’s choice gelato, raspberry couli, chantilly cream

banana banana banana
banana fosters phyllo triangle, cinnamon dusted tempura banana, banana dolce de leche gelato