Nicole Malik

Nicole Malik

spring pop up dinner

full menu + recipes!

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Nicole Malik
May 11, 2026
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after a marathon three weeks of cheffing allll kinds of events, i’m finally getting around to writing up the details for my spring pop up dinner! pop up dinners are my favorite ever because i have full creative control over the menu AND i get to host the most amazing groups.

stay tuned for my cardamom ice cream recipe at the end! it made the most delishyyy affogatos!!

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tablescape

i kept the tablescape super clean and simple! tulips are my absolute favorite flowers ever and they’re so easy to arrange. here are some of the other items i used for the table:

  • white linen tablecloth

  • silver coupes for the affogatos

  • glass taper candle holders

  • linen napkins

  • wine glasses

  • bodega glasses


menu

DRINKS

  • rosewater french 75s

BITES

  • whipped ricotta + snap peas and mint

  • sesame focaccia

STARTER

  • marinated beets over zesty labneh

MAINS

  • pistachio-crusted honey dijon salmon

  • arugula farro salad

  • bejeweled turmeric rice

  • roasted cauliflower + tahini dressing

DESSERT

  • vanilla cardamom affogatos


rosewater french 75s

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