Cabbages and Kings

Brassica, per our friends at wiki, "is a genus of plants in the mustard family (Brassicaceae). The members of the genus may be collectively known either as cabbages, or as mustards."
If you go to the Brassica supperclub, as I had the good fortune to do last night, you will eat something from this plant family. And you will enjoy it.
The lovely Elise and I took the N Judah out to a secret location in the Sunset, equipped with a password to get us in the door. After shedding shoes and jackets, we climbed upstairs to a cozy apartment where one room was set aside for dinner guests. Each table had fresh flowers and either chairs or cushions for seating. Our waitress was the charmin' Carmen, who was happy to squat down and chat with us, explaining each dish that came our way. Ed and Mark are the two guys who provided us with our fantastic meal.
For a mere $35 (shaking my head in disbelief as I type), you will eat a four-course menu that is beautifully presented, locally derived, and obviously made with love. Tea and water are replenished quickly; you can bring your own alcohol if you wish.
First: Thai-style spinach cups that you roll yourself, after stuffing them with roasted corn, tofu, red onion, chopped lime, serrano chile, coconut, garlic, and oyster mushrooms. A drizzle of peanut sauce and you are in heaven.
Second: a duo of soups served in hollowed rosemary rolls. Potato-corn chowder with rosemary, and creamy tomato with oregano. So, so good.
A palate freshener of incredibly sweet watermelon juice with mint, served in shot glasses.
Third: entree of tempeh slices with a sunflower crust, over basmati pilaf with sliced avocado, cauliflower ceviche and a smoky tomatillo puree.
Finally: a dessert to end all vegan desserts...almond cake with pastry cream and roasted nectarines (Frog Hollow, y'all); almond brittle with a nice burnt-almond taste; cinnamon-nectarine granita.
I am still full.
And after dinner the heroic chefs hung out with guests, answering questions and being generally cool and friendly. Elise and I will be going back. You might want to try it too. Just don't forget your password.