Open to the public for Palm Springs Desert Resorts Restaurant Week 2013, ShareKitchen’s Pop-Up Restaurant is coming alive with the Coachella Valley’s very best trend setting local culinary entrepreneurs who are growing their small food businesses through ShareKitchen’s Culinary Business Incubator Program. From May 31-June 16, local chefs, caterers and specialty food product developers will be combining their passions and talents to create a memorable 3-course a la carte “farm to table” menu made from fresh herbs, fruits and vegetables from the Certified Farmers’ Market.

The dinner event kicks off with appetizers including Griddled Fresh Corn Fritters with Artisan Chevre and Cilantro Blossoms; Frisee’ Salad, with Free Range Grass Fed Bacon, Dried Apricots, Organic Avocado Oil Vinaigrette, and Roasted Seasoned Pepitas; and Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho with Anaheim Peppers, Avocado, and Crème Fraiche.

As the evening progresses, guests will savor entrees including Serrano Scented Oven Roasted Lemons and Atlantic Cod, Warm Red Quinoa Cous Cous Salad with Wildtree All Natural Spicy Citrus Vinaigrette, and Petite White Carrots; Plus Garlic Seared Chicken Skewers, Smoky Red Pepper Romesco, Cauliflower Puree and Grilled Spring Onions; Followed by Open Flame Red Oak Grilled Tri Tip with Hand Selected Spice Rub, grilled to perfection and served with Country Fingerling Potato Salad and Basket Grilled Seasonal Garden Medley

Topping the evening is a dessert trio including Slow Roasted Chutney Glazed Pears, Fresh Ginger Wildflower Honey Ice cream, and Organic Date Pecan Bars.

The extended dinner menu features ShareKitchen client member businesses: GardenLife Wellness, Nourishfoods and Wildtree All Natural, Coachella Valley BBQ Co., and many more.

ShareKitchen is built on the simple philosophy of sharing. Be part of this unique Restaurant Week dining experience and support our new local businesses. Reservations are required and seating is limited. Reserve your table today at ShareKitchen. Visit www.ShareKitchen.org or call 760.459.4259.