Exploring our connection to food.
“Food has always been about connections to me. Family gatherings, holidays, weddings, after work with your partner. The joy and simple pleasure of enjoying food and coming together with friends and loved ones.”
- Chef Leto Blackman
Past Menu Examples
French
1st - Salade Lyonnaise (frisée, poached egg, bacon lardons, shallots)
2nd - Soupe au Pistou (seasonal vegetables, tomatoes, white beans and pasta with basil pesto)
3rd - Saumon aux Légumes Provençaux (salmon, provençal vegetables, and beurre blanc)
4th - Côtelettes de porc à la normande (Seared pork chops, apple cider cream sauce, garnish of seared apples)
5th - Tart au Citron (lemon in a french tart crust with powdered-sugared raspberries)
Italian
1st - Insalata di asparagi rasati (Shaved Raw Asparagus, Parmesan, Parsley, Fried Prosciutto)
2nd - Zuppa di fagioli bianchi (Cannellini Beans, Garlic, Kale, Carrots, Fried salami)
3rd - Gnocchi al ragù di maiale (Gnocchi with Pork Ragù, Fresh Herbs, Parmesan)
4th - Braciole (Pounded and Rolled Beef Tenderloin, Tomato, Fresh Herbs, Salami, Fontina, and Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese, Parmesan Potato Puree)
5th - Torta Della Nonna (Lemon-Custard Cake with Toasted Pine Nuts)
New American
1st - Charred Endive, Smoked Garlic & Parmesan Toast, Gremolata
2nd - White Bean & Wild Mushroom Soup, Ham, Leeks
3rd - Smoked Jumbo Shrimp, Herbed Farro, Sweet Garlic Purée, Lemon Aïoli
4th - Chicken Roulade, Herbed Goat Cheese, Cauliflower-Potato Purée, Demi
5th - Deconstructed Strawberry Shortcake, Brown-Butter Thyme Biscuit, Mascarpone-Champagne Cream
MEET YOUR PERSONAL CHEF
Leto Blackman
Owner, Chef
I've been cooking professionally in Kansas City since 2012 and launched my own personal chef business in 2017. I received classical training in French culinary techniques and honed my skills working under the guidance of James Beard Award-winning Chef Michael Smith. Crafting enjoyable, distinctive, and delectable dishes for families, events, and friends has always been my passion and driving force. I am eager to share my culinary creations with you.
“Had an amazing 5 course dinner with Chef Leto. The food was amazing and he sent me wine pairing recommendations to compliment the wonderful dishes. Wife and I are foodies and we were in heaven!”
- Bob K.
“Chef Leto was amazing. He was very communicative throughout the planning and blew us away with his presentation and wonderful food. Everyone raved about the evening. It was a perfect night.”
- Robin M.