CHIPKO: tree huggers, land protectors & ecofeminism

​SOLD OUT! A seated dinner & presentation on the Chipko movement by chef Surbhi Sahni and Leo Kirts at BOYFRIEND co-op. The first treehuggers of India protected their forests from commercial logging, preserved subsistence foraging practices, and organized hill women across the Himalayas against deforestation in the 1970s. Our menu is inspired by regional Uttarakhand cuisines and charts the Chipko movement course by course featuring Burlap & Barrel single origin spices.

​Tickets are $50 and cover all food and programming. Venmo @leo-kirts to reserve your ticket.

​One drink purchase from the seasonal bar menu (alcoholic & non-alcoholic) required to support the co-op. 

​MENU

​I. Kandhalee Ka Saag & Ker Sangri - nettle leaves, green chilies, beans sabzi

​II. Pahadi Ras (Kulthi Dal) & Bhang Ki Chutney - black horsegram, cumin rice, hemp seed chutney

​III. Pahadi Aloo Ke Gutke & Fingermillet Mandua Ki Puri - spiced potatoes, Kashmiri chilies, fried flatbread

​IV. Cashew Firni - sweet rice, cashew cream, macerated berries or Singhaldeep - fried rice fritter, caramelized banana

​Everything is vegan with gluten-free options. Served family-style and eating with your hands is encouraged. :)