Join Us for an Exclusive Six-Course Dinner at Casa Susanna

This spring, experience a special collaboration as Chef Efrén Hernández and Chef Jocelyn Ueng come together for two unforgettable nights at Casa Susanna. Their thoughtfully crafted six-course menu showcases each chef’s unique culinary journey, blending heritage, technique, and innovation.

A Six-Course Tasting Menu

• Cold Smoked Chicken – Roasted kelp braised peanuts, Nashi pear, Tibicos crudo with calamansi granita, smoked oxtail consommé, coriander pickled mustard green
• Confit Leeks – Sweet aromatic soy sauce
• Braised Napa Cabbage Dumplings – Wild mushrooms, okara, koji butter
• Masa Scallion Pancake – Beef tongue, Chintextle XO
• Hudson Valley Duck – Congee, lacto-fermented choy rabe, grilled alliums
• Black Walnut & Cardamom Flan

About the Chefs

Efrén Hernández, a 2024/2025 James Beard nominee, leads the kitchens at Casa Susanna and Rivertown Tavern. His cuisine is a reflection of his Mexican heritage, infused with technical expertise and inspiration from the Hudson Valley.

Jocelyn Ueng, a Taiwanese-Chinese American chef, brings a global perspective shaped by her travels to over 45 countries. With experience at renowned restaurants like The French Laundry, Satoyama Jujo, and Noma, she specializes in micro-seasonality, foraging, fermentation, and preservation. Jocelyn is currently developing her own restaurant, set to open in Spring 2026.

Join us for this one-of-a-kind dining experience that celebrates culinary artistry, heritage, and the flavors of the season.