The Chengdu Garden Tea House Journey with Chef Wendy Zeng and .standstill.

What if we told you you could dine at one of our beloved Chef's own home?

Chef Wendy Zeng lives on a farm in Mt Washington and you're invited.

On Saturday September 23rd, the Chopped 420 Champion opens her bungalow farmhouse to Biite Club for a once in a lifetime chance to experience the magic of a home-cooked Chengdu inspired dinner party sourced directly from her backyard, a biodynamic tea ceremony by .standstill. and other goodies and optional infusions.

THE JOURNEY

🍵 Welcome Gong Fu Tea Ceremony
The afternoon will start off with a gong fu tea tasting session by .standstill. featuring teas sourced directly from biodynamic & eco-conscious farms across Taiwan and China. 

🌱 Mt Washington Farm Tour
Join Chef Wendy on a tour of her urban “grow op,” abundant with eggplants, Sichuan peppercorn, herbs, and “herbs,” if you know what we mean… Bonus points if you can eat a whole Facing Heaven Pepper straight from the vine. 

PHASE 1

Pork and scallop lumpia
Kurabuta pork, bay scallop, woodear mushroom, vermicelli,  garden chili maeploy (optional: +uni + caviar)

Savory french toast
chive egg toast, kewpie, pork floss, shiso, Tokiwa cuke ribbons, furikake

.standstill. tea pairing
Gui Fei Oolong Cold Brew | Dong Ding, Taiwan
2023 harvest, bug-bitten, biodynamic

PHASE 2 

Duck confit wraps
5 spice duck confit, scallions, peach hoisin

Mala trout crudo
pickled kohlrabi, sichuan peppercorn cured ocean trout, dill, passionfruit couli
duck + trout tea pairing

.standstill. tea pairing
High Mountain Oolong Cold Brew | Lishan, Taiwan
2023 harvest, 2000 meter elevation

PHASE 3 

Coconut lychee jelly
Coconut cream, whole lychee, lemon verbena

.standstill. tea pairing
Digestif (gong fu style)
Unsmoked Lapsang + Liu Bao Fermented Tea Blend | Wuyishan, Fujian + Wuzhou, Guangxi

From From Chengdu to Mt Washington, for one night only. See you on Saturday, September 23rd.

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WHAT: The Chengdu Garden Tea House Journey with Chef Wendy Zeng and .standstill.
WHEN: Saturday, September 23rd. 4:20 PM - 7:00 PM
WHERE: Secret Location in Mt. Washington (details will be revealed to ticket buyers)

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CHEF WENDY ZENG

Much like her bright mint green hair, Chef Wendy Zeng is a breath of fresh air in the world of cannabis cuisine. Born in the city of Chengdu in China’s Sichuan province, Wendy spent her formative years in her grandfather’s kitchen, mastering the diverse flavors and intricate techniques of the region’s complex cuisine. At the age of 10, she migrated across the world to Memphis, Tennessee, immersing herself in the legacy of Southern barbecue and soul food. She realized that the South’s culinary delights, similar to Sichuan cuisine, are about honoring one’s family, history, and the dishes that bring us together.

Now based in Los Angeles, Wendy continues to draw inspiration from the city’s ever-evolving gastronomical landscape. Her catering company Drizzle celebrates cultural and historical diversity through contemporary interpretations of classic, instantly recognizable Asian offerings. Wendy’s keen culinary style earned her victory on Chopped 420, a cannabis spin-off of the popular Chopped competition series. In August 2021, she launched “Chili Party,” her signature line of gourmet Sichuan chili oil that granted her a competitive edge on the show.

Through hosting a series of pop-up, cannabis-infused supper clubs, Wendy infuses a familiar, shared sense of community with cannabis lovers and foodies. Her goal is to destigmatize the recreational use of cannabis by using quality, market-driven ingredients and guiding others on responsible consumption.

.STANDSTILL.

.standstill. is cultivating a new generation of tea lovers at the intersection of tea, psychedelics, and mindfulness. We are passionate about sharing Chinese & Taiwanese tea culture through the lens of community, gatherings & wellness.

We direct source loose leaf tea from eco-conscious & biodynamic farms across China & Taiwan and share them with our community through uniquely tailored, memorable tea gatherings designed to bring people together & create meaningful connections.

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