For the first time in Orange County, Chef Ryan Carson will set up his touring restaurant, ‘Pri-vē, at taco asylum for a nightly tasting at 7 p.m. February 12-14, 19-20, and 26. Chef Carson’s ‘Pri-vē concept first debuted in LA, where it has had more than ten pop-up stints at various locations, and hopes to have a permanent address in 2012.

For its tour at taco asylum, guests will be able to partake in an 11-course tasting menu for $99 per guest (excludes beverages, tax and gratuity). The menu will focus on “post modern American” dishes with global influences. Through the presentation of each course, Chef Carson intends to transport guests back to their childhood, using playful inspirations paired with classic, sophisticated disciplines. Diners will be comforted by the familiar flavors and scents presented in unfamiliar ways, while being excited by inventive, astounding flavors and textures presented in familiar ways.

“Since opening our doors about a year ago, taco asylum has become a location that has attracted those looking for an interesting and unique dining experience,” commented taco asylum Partner and Executive Chef Greg Daniels. “Chef Carson’s menu is nothing short of inspired and passionate, and my Partners Ace Patel, Wil Dee and I look forward to taking part in all eleven courses at taco asylum.”

Menu: ‘Pri-vē  @ taco asylum (FEB 12-14)

champagne & caviar, white chocolate-strawberry fizzy
hiramasa, sweet & sour tangerine, frozen beet, persian cucumber, jalapeno
have a heart, veal, palm, artichoke, romaine, greek salad flavors
octopus mosaic, kimchi consomme, salt & pepper pork, pickled apple, perilla
all things oyster, chicken, plant, mushroom, leaf, mignonette, liquor, pearl, sea vapor
foie gras, sushi rice, avocado, charred honey, roasted eel, nori, sesame tuile
otter pop, intermezzo
trout amandine, almond brittle, haricot vert, sour orange marmalade, lamb belly bacon
filet mignon, celeriac creamed spinach, black garlic, bone marrow, truffled ‘tater tots’
chocolate, banana milkshake, chewy peanut butter ice cream, pretzel crisp, micro celery
buzz button, suspended in rosey water

Menu: ‘Pri-vē  @ taco asylum (FEB 19-20)

champagne & caviar, white chocolate-strawberry fizzy
tuna nicoise, crusty green bean, smoky tomato, quail egg, olive gusher
iberico ham, tuscan melons, manchego, balsamic, olive oil sour patch kids, black sesame
sweetbread marsala, wild mushroom, cauliflower, sultanas, radicchio, hazelnut, truffle
otter pop, intermezzo
pigs ear, green apple piccalilli, black tuacn kale chips, bbq-caramel powder
sturgeon, fennel spaetzle, dill royale, braised oxtail, heirloom beet textures, borscht
fried chicken, buttermilk, tarragon, grapefruit, pink peppercorn biscuit, trout roe
filet mignon, celeriac creamed spinach, black garlic, bone marrow, truffled ‘tater tots’
fruit cup, lemongrass-orange ‘syrup’, compressed melons, yuzu salted mango sherbet
buzz button, suspended in rosy water

Menu: ‘Pri-vē  @ taco asylum (FEB 26)

champagne & caviar, white chocolate-strawberry fizzy
smoked trout dip, horseradish-dill crème fraiche,  apple-radish slaw, celery seed saltines
beef tongue, avocado, manchego, zuchinni, onion sprout, corn smut tortilla
head to tail, inverted pickles jardiniere, sauce gribiche, fines herbes, s+p olive oil gummies
double-double, wagyu beef tartare, secret sauce, potato gaufrettes, brioche grilled cheese
otter pop, intermezzo
fish stick, tartar sauce, salt & vinegar celeriac chips, ale cloud
duck.duck.goose, watermelon, kaffir lime, vanilla, ginger, black garlic, thai basil
lamb skirt steak, burnt carrot, coriander, rutabega, turnips, mint tea jelly
grapefruit, crème fraiche, avocado, angel food cake, macadamia brittle
buzz button, suspended in rosy water

A selection of wines will be available for course pairings, along with taco asylum’s choice of craft beers and specialty non-alcoholic beverages, at an additional cost.

Reservations can be made by calling (909) 576-9210 or emailing ryanjcarson1@yahoo.com. Guests must include name, party size, and reservation date. All reservations will be confirmed in advance of the desired date.

‘Pri-ve at taco asylum is located at The CAMP in Costa Mesa. The restaurant will be closed to the public beginning at 5 p.m. on Sunday, February 12 through Tuesday, February 14. For more information, address, dates, hours and menu, visit http://chefryancarson.com/tacoasylum/.