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Cheese and South Asian flavors unite in new event series

Rasam & Cheese will bring former Dai Due chef Deepa Shridhar and former Antonelli’s Cheese Shop employee Alex Palomo together for tastings.

By Laura Figi
, April 12, 2024
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The event is intended to become part of an ongoing series of cheese-centric events.

Photo courtesy of Tamara Buran

It’s time to get cheesy — get ready for a new event celebrating South Asian flavors and fromage.

The Rasam & Cheese Launch Event will bring together two Austin foodies: chef and podcaster Deepa Shridhar and certified cheese professional Alex Palomo .

Shridhar has appeared on Food Network + worked at local restaurants Dai Due and Lenoir, while Palomo previously worked as the director of wholesale at Antonelli’s Cheese Shop.

Attendees can expect a five-course menu utilizing goat cheese from Cypress Grove with rasam, a South Indian broth typically made with tamarind, plus beverage pairings.

The first event of the series will take place from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 18 at Made In Studio, 1005 E. St. Elmo Rd. Tickets run $145 per person and guests must be at least 21 to attend.

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Laura Figi
Laura Figi has called Austin home for more than 12 years and has been known to say it’s her “favorite city in the world.” A proud graduate of Texas State University, she’s been working in local news since 2020. When she’s not working and learning about the community, you can find her at the local thrift shop, spending time with her two cats, or listening to live music.