Salt Tasting Party Tonight!

Hello Salt Fans! Tonight is the big night....

Saltistry Tasting Event is tonight Monday, March 31 6pm-9pm at Food CourtL.A.

We've had a tremendous response. Those with reservations
will be moved to the front of the line for entry, so let the
attendant know you have a reservation. We suggest you arrive at
the beginning of the event for the best bites.
Want more details? See post March 17 below.

Otherwise we look forward to seeing you there!

Salt Tastings are a Beautiful Thing!

Here in L.A. we're throwing our first big Gala Salt Tasting Event and the response has been phenomenal (see post below for details). Meanwhile, the LA Food Blog scene is talking about Saltistry's Salt Tasting as well as another cool tasting going on at Chef Daniel Snukal's restaurant 3 on Fourth. Now, I know we have lots of die-hard fans out there and several of our loyal customers are screaming foul over these events happening so close together. But the truth is, everyone loves great salt, especially a chef. Chef Daniel is showcasing a beautiful Sake maker beside some interesting salt curing and inventive salt preparations. In my book, any salt tasting is a beautiful thing and I highly recommend checking out both events if you can do it. Here's the 3 on Fourth menu and info :

Chef Daniel's Tasting Menu

• Himalayan Salt-seared asparagus and Wagyu beef
• Himalayan Salt-cured halibut and Kampachi Sashimi
• Housemade potato chips with citrus salt
• Sweet cherry port jellies with fleur de sel

And if you’re still famished after the $45 event, there’s a $35 prix fixe dinner available downstairs to salt tasting attendees.

6:30-8 pm. Wednesday, March 26. For reservations, call (310) 395-6765. 3 on Fourth, 1432A Fourth Street, Santa Monica

Salt Party at Food Court L.A.

Elevating salt from a simple seasoning to an exquisite art, Los Angeles-based Saltistry has set a new trend in gourmet salt with their handcrafted salt infusions, a marriage of the world's finest sea salts and blends of fruits, herbs and spices. Leading the revolution to "Ban the Shaker," owners and salt artists Joni Fay Hill and Denise Daclan will open their salt cellars to the public on March 31 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at an exclusive Salt Party hosted at Food Court LA, located at 8334 W. Third St in Los Angeles.

This one-of-a-kind tasting will feature Saltistry's artisanal salts and rare salt products paired with an eclectic array of appetizers, drinks and desserts. Joni and Denise will guide guests through unique pairings, including:

FOOD
Saltini: vodka, baby tomatoes, Six Pepper Salt
Radishes, plugra butter and various salts
Clementines with Preserved Lemon Salt
Watermelon and cantaloupe with Coconut Black Salt
Smoked chili pepitas
Roasted pee wee potatoes with Truffle Salt
Duck rillette, crusty bread and Preserved Lemon Salt
Dark chocolate with Smoked Salish and Popcorn Salt
Assorted breads with plugra butter and Lemon Thyme Salt
Albacore tataki on Himalayan Salt Plate with ponzu
Grilled flank steak with Smoked Chili Salt
Kumamoto oysters with assorted Citrus Salts
Root vegetable chips with Six Pepper Salt
Sea salt caramels with Lavender Gray Salt

DRINKS
Margarita with Lime Flake Salt
Salty Dog (grapefruit, vodka) with Tangerine Salt
Six Pepper Bloody Mary
Coronitas with Lime Flake Salt

Tickets to this exclusive tasting are available at the door for $25, all inclusive. Saltistry products will also be available for purchase at the event. Valet for the Food Court LA is available for $4.50.

About Saltistry
Sourcing the finest sea salts from around the world, salt artist Joni Fay Hill infuses salts with blends of fruits, herbs and spices, creating a complex marriage of flavors and aromas that add a brilliant flavor dimension to anything and everything edible. A former chef, Joni approaches artisanal salt from a cook's perspective, meticulously handcrafting her salt infusions in small batches to create a depth of flavor while preserving the texture and integrity of each grain. Her passion for salt led to the formation of Saltistry in 2005 with co-owner Denise Daclan, a former event planner and fellow salt lover. Their unique collection of salt infusions and rare salt products are available for purchase on their website.