Top Colombian Chef Cooks an Affordable Feast at Bon Savor April 29

It's tough being Ten Tables' next door neighbor. How do you compete with a buzzed-about romantic restaurant where it's impossible to get reservations and the chefs re-invent the menu every night? But Oleg Konovalov and Ibonne Zabala, the owners of Bon Savor in Jamaica Plain, have been quietly re-inventing their own menu with some interesting new dishes that bring together Zabala's Colombian background and their interest in French cuisine -- including, most interestingly, an array of vegan crepes. But this week they up the ante: they've invited Alba Aranda, a celebrated Colombian chef who's just finished a stint at the American embassy in Colombia, to whip up a special menu on April 29.

Starting at 6pm, there will be a Champagne reception for the chef, followed by a six-course meal, all for $38. (That's roughly $6 a course, for those of you playing along at home.) Here's the menu:

Appetizers

(Choose 2)

*Rainbow Soup: A comforting tomato soup, served with fresh avocado, tomato, corn, the scent of cilantro and a touch of jalapeno.

*Two ceviches: Citrus marinated seafood ceviche & shrimp Colombian style ceviche served in a fresh lightly spicy tomato sauce

*Warm goat cheese salad

*Creamy warm polenta & goat cheese served on a bed of mixed greens drizzled in a vanilla and balsamic reduction.

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Entrée

*Veal Crepe: A veal and vegetable fricassee served on top of our freshly baked crepe stuffed with sautéed spinach

*Colombian Style Haddock: Sautéed haddock filets served with a savory cilantro and coconut sauce.

*Bon Savor Quinoto: A lightly spicy quinoa dish dressed with fresh ginger, cilantro and cumin, served on a bed of sautéed vegetables.

(Vegetarian option available upon request)

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Dessert

*Chocolate Volcano: A warm handcrafted chocolate cake with a liquid chocolate center served with a touch of vanilla ice cream and fresh strawberries.

Call (617) 971-0000 for reservations.

Bon Savor
605 Centre St., Jamaica Plain