Palmar Latin Kitchen is set to debut in early April as an evening pop-up at Brü AVL Gastro Café at 5 Biltmore Ave.
Inspired by the flavors and spirit of South America, the dinner concept comes from Colombia-born chef Carlos Torres, who brings more than 20 years of experience leading restaurants in his native country as well as New York, Miami, Hawaii and Dallas.
According to a press release, the menu will include “ceviches and crudos inspired by Peru and Ecuador, freshly baked pandebonos, handcrafted empanadas and main dishes such as grilled steaks, crispy pork, whole fish and traditional roasted chicken shaped by the cooking traditions of Colombia, Argentina, Brazil and beyond.” Cocktail offerings, developed with neighboring Färmese speakeasy cocktail lounge, highlight tropical infusions, herbs and sugarcane…