quintessentially california

08.26.23

As we near the end of August, we have learned a thing or two about ourselves. From the beginning of Campo, we have always begged the question - ‘What is the type of food we do?’ The truth is, it’s been a long journey to our ‘ah-ha’ moment. Naturally and over time, we have found our food speaks to California. It is the invisible thread that brings our diverse community together. In tonight's menu, you will find a focus on ingredients, not cuisines.

Welcome to Season Four, Part XII.

We are Ulysses and Adriana, the creators of this pop-up dinner concept that grew from our love of Baja MX. Our approach is to use what is available to us and make it the best version possible. We believe a successful dining experiences consist of equal parts food and ambiance. Tonight is the culmination of our culinary and interior design backgrounds coming together.

Menu Highlights :

A few stand-outs tonight are the Grilled Branzino and Spiced Lamb Neck.
A long time ago we were having dinner at a fancy LA restaurant, with our friend and his mom. This beautiful piece of branzino came out, but we left feeling like a good set of tortillas and salsa macha were missing. Enjoy the entire fish grilled, simply seasoned to truly taste the authentic flavor profiles a Branzino has to offer. Accompanied with a crunchy chili texture and tortillas.

Our love for grilled meats brings us to lamb necks. This protein is a labor of love, confit to achieve the perfect tenderness. Finished in our wood fired oven to give it a slight smokiness. This packs all the flavor with graham masala, kashmiri chili, and turmeric. Paired with saffron rice and a jalapeño herb salsa.

Tonight’s Special :

Half Dozen, Sea of Cortez Wood-Fired Oysters. Lightly basted with a chipotle garlic butter. Ask your server for pricing.

Uly & Adri’s Drink Recommendation :

Hibiscus Mezcal is the right amount of sweet and smokey with a house made syrup. The rim is a special blend of dehydrated hibiscus, sugar, salt, and lime.

End your meal with a Carajillo - the Baja California way. This digestif is meant to keep the party going.

We hope tonight leaves you inspired, and excites you to come back with a friend.

Have a drink, share a plate, and enjoy.

- Uly + Adri

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