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Chris Gonzalez

@czgonzo

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Join us for a special Kamayan dining experience on Wednesday, October 29th, at Mother Dough Bagels. 💙❤️

In collaboration with chef @czgonzo (@kawaniwestport), the meal, traditionally enjoyed with your hands, will celebrate regional flavors from across the Philippines, reimagined with ingredients grown or caught along California’s Central Coast. 🦞🥥🍅🌾

The evening will honor @_djjavier’s solo exhibition, San Milano Drive, with proceeds benefitting @mcasantabarbara to help support local art and community.

Tickets via link in bio☝️

Featuring florals by @aivyfloralstudio and wines by @artistewinery 🙏

✨ GIVEAWAY ✨ We’re also giving away two tickets (a $500 value) to this unforgettable evening. Just tag your foodie friends below for a chance to join us at the table!

#filipinoamericanhistorymonth #filipinofood #filipinocuisine taken in Santa Barbara, California by @czgonzo

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a year ago

A chef collaboration you won’t want to miss! Chefs @jefftaibe of @barbushido, @czgonzo of @kawaniwestport and @psnorthman of @nitnoiprovisions are coming together for a a one-night chef collaboration celebrating the bold flavors of Southeast Asia.

🗓️ Monday, April 20th, 6PM
📍 Bar Bushido’s Izakaya (front) – 51 Wall St, Norwalk
🎟️ $125pp: includes food, tax and gratuity – beverages available for purchase

This banana leaf dinner will be a communal feast, with a vibrant spread served family-style on fresh banana leaves. Expect fragrant curries, grilled meats, seafood, seasonal vegetables, house-made sambals, and bright herbs. Come ready to share, connect, and experience a rich, hands-on dining tradition. Cocktails will be offered a la carte by Bar Bushido’s beverage director @kyliekeeley.

🎟️ Tickets will be available for purchase on March 20th, and we expect them to go QUICKLY, so DON’T WAIT! Purchase via Bar Bushido’s Resy.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to limited seating and the special nature of this event, cancellations made within less than 24 hours of the event will incur a cancellation fee of $125pp unless we are able to fill the seats from the waitlist. taken in Norwalk, CT by @czgonzo

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7 months ago

Squash szn - got a few new dishes coming on the menu but can’t decide between these 2.

1) Squash tteokbokki - Koginut, coconut green curry, pea leaves, cashew rayu

2) Koginut skewers - coconut green curry, cashew rayu, rice noodle + herb salad taken in Kawa Ni by @czgonzo

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9 days ago

Smoked Kama Mazemen - Smoked roe, Crispy skin, Crème fraiche, Dill

This dish is a big throwback at kawa, honestly one of the dishes that drew me in. I’m glad I was able to execute this dish based from the memory from people who know how epic this dish is. So back by popular demand, NOT ON MENU, IYKYK, just ask type ish. taken in Westport, Connecticut by @czgonzo

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a month ago

Shiraae - Lemon cucumber. Sungold. Corn. Shiso. Brown butter ponzu. Grown local by @wellshillfarm.

Come thru @kawaniwestport limited amount. taken in Kawa Ni by @czgonzo

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2 months ago

Bluefin carpaccio - lemon drop melon, Gochugaru salsa negra, pepitas

Not on the menu. 😆 we’ve been so lucky the past week due to the surplus of bluefin tuna coming in cheaper than big eye or yellowtail. Enjoying it while it lasts.

Shoot me a DM if you want to give this dish a try next time you’re in. 👌 taken in Kawa Ni by @czgonzo

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2 months ago

Tis the season 🍅

@forthillorganicfarm beautiful Tomatoes + Plumclots - Nuoc Cham, Parm Frico, Toasted Rice taken in Kawa Ni by @czgonzo

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3 months ago

Yep. Definitely got a sweet tooth.

5 Layer Black Sesame
Matcha Tiramisu
Ube Basque Cheesecake
Berry Macaron taken in Kawa Ni by @czgonzo

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4 months ago

Tsukemono / Banchan

So many ways to go about it. taken in Kawa Ni by @czgonzo

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4 months ago

Tom Yum Stracciatella - June berries + Celery Hearts + crunchy onions taken in Kawa Ni by @czgonzo

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5 months ago

Plates down. Glasses up. Keep it moving. 😎

#izakaya #westportct #ctbites #kawani #203local taken in Kawa Ni by @czgonzo

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8 months ago

This is how dishes are born.
Chris Gonzalez sourcing maitake from Sea Coast Mushrooms at the Westport Farmers Market for Kawa Ni’s Maitake Bao.
Farmers, chefs, neighbors — all in one bite. taken in Westport Farmers Market by @czgonzo

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8 months ago