Celebration of the Flavors of Oaxaca | A Special Dinner with Chef Kaelin Ulrich

Join us at Caracol for a special evening celebrating the vibrant flavors and culinary traditions of Oaxaca with Chef Kaelin Ulrich and Chef Hugo Ortega.

Born and raised in Oaxaca, Kaelin grew up between his mother Susana Trilling's cooking school and his father's tomato farm, developing an early appreciation for growing, sourcing, and cooking with exceptional ingredients. Today, he serves as partner and director of Seasons of My Heart Cooking School, carrying forward his mother's 30-year legacy of sharing the culinary traditions of Oaxaca.

Kaelin is also no stranger to Caracol. Before returning home to Oaxaca, he served as sous chef at both Hugo's and Caracol, making this dinner a special homecoming. His culinary journey has also included opening La Calenda in Yountville, California, for renowned Chef Thomas Keller and serving as chef consultant at Michelin-starred Oxomoco in Brooklyn.

For one night, Kaelin returns to the Caracol kitchen to join Chef Hugo for a seafood-forward menu inspired by the coastal cuisine of Oaxaca and the ingredients and traditions of his home state.

Saturday, September 12
6:30 PM Reception | 7:00 PM Seated Dinner

Chef Hugo
RECEPTION
Passed Oaxacan Bites & Welcome Sips
El Bajío Sparkling Brut, Valle de Bernal, Querétaro | La Pureza

Chef Kaelin
PRIMERO
Aguachile de Hamachi
yellowtail, charred chile de agua, citrus, cucumber
Flor de Maguey – Mezcal, hibiscus, lime, grapefruit soda

Chef Kaelin
SEGUNDO
Tostada de Tomates Criollos
heirloom tomatoes, avocado, chile pasilla Mixe salsa macha, quelites
Casa Vinaltura Riesling, Valle de Colón, Querétaro

Chef Kaelin
TERCERO
Mole Manchamanteles con Pescado
snapper, mole manchamanteles, purslane
Dos Búhos Chenin Blanc, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Chef Hugo
CUARTO
Barbacoa de Zaachila
grilled rolled skirt steak, hoja santa, guajillo puya and costeño chile broth, potato, housemade masa dumplings
Guidova Cabernet Sauvignon, Parras de la Fuente, Coahuila

Chef Kaelin
POSTRE
Nicuatole de Rosita de Cacao y Chocolate
Oaxacan chocolate, cacao nibs, poleo tea
Selección de Mezcal Oaxaqueño

Space is limited. Purchase your tickets below!

$150 per person
plus tax and gratuity

Let us know of any dietary restrictions beforehand, thank you!