Eat Breakfast for Dinner at the Four Seasons on April 20

Orlando Weekly restaurant critic Faiyaz Kara has long been celebrated for his creative turns of phrase – Esquire magazine can’t get enough of him, including him in their “Sampler” feature of reviews of the week at least three different times over the years. 

But only close readers know he’s not just a gimlet-eyed reviewer, he’s also an accomplished cook. (He shared a recipe for Gujurat goat chili with readers last year.) 

Now his debut cookbook is out, and if you could imagine serving his verbiage on a plate, it would look and taste pretty much like this. The recipes require a fairly high level of skill, so if you’re not quite there in the kitchen yet but still want to taste some of Faiyaz’s work, this event at Ravello is for you.  

The “Brinner” party is 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 20, at Ravello at the Four Seasons Resort Orlando. Four Seasons Executive Chef Fabrizio Schenardi prepares five dishes from Gourmet Breakfasts for the Genius, along with three specialty beverages and treats.

Cost is $75 and includes a signed copy of the book. (Peanut butter and jelly sno-cones?!? Whoa.)

DISHES: Piperade Basquaise // Rosemary Belgian Waffles with Seared Foie Gras and Pomegranate Syrup // Crispy Duck Confit Potato Cakes with Heirloom Tomato Gravy // Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee Ribbed Rib-Eye with Chanterelle Cream and Huevos Fritos // East African Doughnuts with Coconut Pigeon Pea Curry

DRINKS/TREATS: Negroni Cappuccino // Mimosas // Peanut Butter & Jelly Sno Cones

This article appears in Apr 5-11, 2017.