Chef Olan Cox prepares dishes outdoors at Pure Mendocino

Menu of local and organic ingredients

Pure Mendocino celebrates the best of Mendocino County with local, organic and Biodynamic ingredients. Chefs Olan and Lia Cox designed this menu for our 2026 event, with appetizers by Patrona Restaurant.

Appetizers

eggplant caponata bruschetta

new Potatoes with olive aioli

tomato gazpacho shooters

First course

fire roasted peaches, chevre, caramelized and crispy shallots, heirloom tomatoes with balsamic vinaigrette

za’atar flatbread

roasted eggplant dip

beet & tahini dip

Family style

local beef meatballs with tomatoes, onions, cumin, paprika, garlic, oregano, thyme, & red wine

noyo harbor petrale sole with a ras al hanout beurre blanc

roasted local summer veggies with a charred scallion & herb sauce

local quinoa, shredded carrot, radishes, cucumber, parsley, mint, lemon & olive oil

Prepared by Olan & Lia Cox of Mendough’s Wood Fired Catering

Dessert

cookies

Smiling server carries plate of roast vegetables
Two servers in aprons offer a large tray of appetizers
Roasted corn, zucchini, peppers and carrots at Pure Mendocino