The Museum of Russian Art and Paris Dining Club, led by James Beard–nominated Chef Jamie Malone, present a one-night-only dining experience inside TMORA’s Main Gallery.

Guests will dine among the exhibition The World of Russian Fairy Tales, surrounded by artifacts that preserve centuries of storytelling, with an atmosphere that whispers of the forest. These pieces, passed down through generations, carry the traditions of folklore — stories of transformation, resilience, and imagination shared by firelight and remembered through art. Within this world, figures such as The Frog Princess, The White Duck, The Firebird, Baba Yaga, Father Frost, and The Snow Maiden come to life once more, their legends shaping a menu that transforms story into flavor, texture, and design.

Chef Jamie Malone and Paris Dining Club offer guests an intimate and unforgettable culinary journey through the landscapes of Russian myth and imagination.

The evening begins with a bespoke cocktail and hors d’oeuvre welcome among the artworks, followed by a seated dinner with wine pairings. TMORA Curator Dr. Masha Zavialova will share the cultural roots and symbols of the featured tales, illuminating their enduring power and place within the broader tradition of Russian storytelling.

This collaboration builds on previous sold-out dinners created together at TMORA, known for merging art, story, and cuisine in extraordinary ways.

The Menu

Ⅰ. Cauliflower Soup with Caviar served under “Frog Skin” Torched Nori

Ⅱ. Dark Bread and Horseradish Butter served in a Chicken-Footed Bread Bowl

Ⅲ.The Feast

Shared courses featuring

 • Firebird Roasted Quail with Saffron and Paprika Butter

 • White Duck Roast Whole Duck with Cherry Demi-Glace and Crème Fraîche Snow

 • Golden Apples Savory Stuffed Apples

 • Forest Mushrooms Smoked Button Mushrooms

Ⅳ. Golden Horns Honey Diplomat Cream-Filled Pastry Horns dipped in Gold Leaf Black Tea Caramel

$250 per person includes a bespoke cocktail and hors d’oeuvre reception, multi-course dinner with wine pairings, private museum access after hours, and storytelling by TMORA Curator Dr. Masha Zavialova.
Advance reservations required. Vegetarian, pescatarian, and other dietary needs can be accommodated with advance notice. Suggested attire: Cocktail or smart casual. Creative touches inspired by the evening are welcome but not required.