Feast Noir.
You have heard of a flash mob, right? Feast Noir is similar, except instead of breaking out into song and dance the mob of people break out into dinner.
Literally. We all dressed in black and lined up in the parking area of a mixed-use development in town.
At 7 pm, we all filed to the center of the area, set up dinner in pre-assigned groups of 8, and dined.
My friend and I were concerned that it wouldn’t go off as smoothly as one would hope. It was surprisingly well-organized.
People got really into it – so going so far as to bring black foods, candles, and even sparklers! Overachievers.
Our table of 8 had been good about coordinating but our table head didn’t show up, which meant we didn’t have plates or a TABLE. The 5 of us who did show made the best of it and set up on an outdoor stage area.
There was certainly no shortage of food!
As long as we have a cheese plate, we will survive.
Hummus courtesy of a “table”-mate
My appetizer plate, complete with homemade bread from another diner.
I volunteered to bring a veggie side and dessert. (Desserts – yes, plural – coming tomorrow!)
A vegan Moroccan raw carrot salad had caught my eye on Epicurious months ago. Feast Noir seemed to be the perfect time to try out my own interpretation of the recipe. Naturally, I added a little more garlic, heat, and Mexican-influence.
One of the changes I made was to use orange in the recipe. It was an excellent decision because I think that bit of sweet citrus brought out all of the other flavors and made this dish something special.
I love when something I make turns out better than expected! Corinne even admitted she was surprised… I’m not sure how to take that.
Moroccan Carrot Salad
- 10 oz carrots, coarsely grated (I cheated with store-bought)
- 3 T grapeseed oil
- Juice + zest from 1/2 fresh lime
- Juice + zest from 1/2 small orange
- 1/4 C cilantro
- 1 clove garlic, mashed
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp cardamom
- 1 tsp garlic sriracha
- S+P, to taste
Mix all ingredients (except carrots) in small bowl. Adjust flavors as needed. Add carrots to a large bowl, adding mixture in part to coating completely (you may have some vinaigrette leftover, depending on your taste).
Refrigerate for at least two hours or up to 2 days, allowing flavors to meld.
Serves 4 as a side.
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We were successful in getting the skeleton of the Italia trip planned! I’m beyond excited. 🙂
How was your weekend?
Did you try/do anything interesting?
That. Looks. like so much FUN!!! I’ve never heard of such craziness but I’d love to give it a go. Also, I’m beyond excited to hear about your Italian plans and those barely mentioned desserts 😀
How fun! I wish they had something like that in Austin…although I’m surprised that we don’t. Maybe we do?
I am clearly going to have to make that salad. [And then I will juice the remaining carrots?]
That looks like a blast! Too bad the Head person didn’t show up though… I would love to do something like that! 🙂 Had a killer weekend – surfed, boated, baked, saw a ton of dolphins…even posted some funny vidoes — xoxo from Trinidad
That cheese plate is calling my name. What a great event and you represented well with your side dish.
What an interesting event! Love the carrot salad and can’t wait to hear about the desserts!
I LOVE carrot salads. So sweet and refreshing.
You’ve totally inspired me to do pushups today. I used to be able to do about 60 (20/set) and now, I can probably only do 20 total. Can’t wait to see the desserts you chose!
That’s so great to hear! I’m about to do mine for the day. 🙂
Looks awesome! I love carrot salad, so hearty but refreshing at the same time. When I was a kid I was addicted to the carrot salad at Chick-fil-a (which I think they have since stopped making…). Good stuff.
I forgot about that salad! I used to love it too.
That looks like a really fun and unique event. I love it! I’m also really happy to hear the veg dish came out well – it sounds good to me!
I have always wanted to participate in a flash mob!!
I’m so jealous you got to go. I got the e-mail about it, but we couldn’t make it. Love the Atl underground market!
Love carrot salads!! I’m glad you posted this because I wanted to make a non-lettuce salad and I don’t like broccoli salad 🙂 Perfect!!
Ahh that looks amazing! A shame that the head of table didn’t show but looks like you guys had a ball anyway! Glad your still enjoying that sequence, I fel like I haven’t done anything in ages, resuming training tomo though can’t wait! 🙂
I need the next level! Are you going to post it? 🙂
This is seriously the coolest thing I’ve ever heard of. I want to go to a flash dinner! That carrot salad sounds fantastic!
Mmm… love the moroccan raw carrot salad. My mouth is watering – beautiful flavourings! I use a lemon infused grapeseed oil frequently and just love it.
This looks like so much fun and how cool that everything went so well! All of the food looks awesome!
that salad looks gorgeous! i love the flavors in here.. thank you for sharing this.