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Wood-Fired Collaboration Dinner at Motel Morris with Chef Justin Smillie
December 12, 2024, 6:25.51 pm ET

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THIS EVENT IS BEING RESCHEDULED.


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On Friday, December 20th, and Saturday, December 21st at 6 PM, Motel Morris, the beloved family-owned restaurant in Chelsea, will host an exclusive collaboration dinner with celebrated Chef Justin Smillie and his mobile wood-fire cooking pop-up, SlowFires. Chef Smillie, known for his innovative approach to wood-fired cooking, will join forces with Motel Morris’ Culinary Director Ian Coogan to present a special multicourse, family-style menu.


Chef Justin Smillie

Guests can expect dishes like Long Island Fluke with oro blanco grapefruit, ginger, and heart of palm, and a Little Gem Salad with persimmon, cucumber, spiced cashew, and ricotta salata. The menu will also include Roasted Quail with Mizuna and Salsa Rossa, braised English Cut Short Rib with cracked farro and giardiniera, and Roast Branzino with Shishito Salsa Verde, inspired by Peruvian aji verde. Dessert will feature a decadent Chocolate Avocado Mousse with Pomegranate, and Arlene’s Pecan Pie, a beloved family recipe from Motel Morris’ owners mom.

The mobile wood-fire oven will be stationed outside the restaurant, adding to the rustic charm of the evening. Tickets for the dinner are $150 per person, with an optional wine pairing for an additional $55. Reservations can be made through Motel Morris’ Resy. This special event promises an unforgettable dining experience, combining the culinary expertise of two renowned chefs in a cozy, intimate setting.



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