The Dinner Table at Crudo e Nudo (Santa Monica)

​The Dinner Table is reserving a semi-private dining space at Crudo e Nudo to host and curate an evening of lasting connections through our dinner party experience.

​Chef Brian Bornemann and interdisciplinary artist Leena Culhane met smack dab in the middle of 2020 in Santa Monica’s Hotchkiss Park. Unbeknownst to them their paths had crossed invisibly numerous times in the ten years since they attended UCLA together.

​In a year of great challenge and seemingly unanswerable questions, the two creatives felt inspired to take matters into their own hands, using the mental and physical space available to create , an Italian-inspired raw bar and pandemic pop-up. With “The Birth of Venus” serving as a metaphorical true north of inspiration, Crudo e Nudo was likewise born of turbulent seas to offer something beautiful. Sourcing local fish from sustainable purveyors, the two began hosting vibrant, socially distant evenings from Venice to Echo Park while utilizing the outdoor spaces of new partnerships - primarily bars looking to add a culinary component to keep their own operations afloat.

• ​​7:00 PM - 7:45 PM: Mix and Mingle
• ​​Come and meet with other Dinner Table guests, get to know who you'll be dining with!

​​7:45 PM - 9:30 PM: Family-Style Dinner with Crudo e Nudo

• ​Guests can switch seats between courses if you wish!

​9:30 PM - 10:00 PM: Closing Announcements

• ​Closing remarks to conclude the evening.
• ​This is your chance to exchange contact information with those you've met!

• ​​Dinner service includes a 3-course meal served family-style for each guest.
• ​​We'll be able to accommodate all outlined dietary
• ​Beverages can be purchased at the bar throughout the event.

• ​To be announced the week of the event!

1. ​What is the general age range of your events? ​We encourage guests from all ages and backgrounds to attend our events. Our programming is tailored to anyone looking to meet others. ​Generally, we've seen the age range of our events to be between 25-40 years old. That's not to say anyone outside of that range can't attend!
2. ​Can I come alone? Yes, we encourage it! Our goal at The Dinner Table is to create meaningful connections through cuisine and art. Many of our guests leave with new friends at the end of the evening.
3. ​​​What is your refund policy? ​​​We understand sometimes things come up, and that's why we offer a full credit to your next event if you cancel 10 days before the event
4. ​​​Are you able to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies? ​​​Yes. Our team ensures the restaurant's menus are flexible to account for a wide array of dietary preferences. During the dinner service, we will have staff take orders and dietary preferences on the spot.

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• ​​​If you have any other questions or concerns, all guests are welcome to reach out to us by email at [email protected]
• ​​​Please be aware that photos and videos taken at the event may be used for promotional purposes.

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