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. on Sunday, February 12 through Tuesday, February 14. 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

* champagne & caviar, white chocolate-strawberry fizzy
* hiramasa, sweet & sour tangerine, frozen beet, persian cucumber, jalapeño
* have a heart, veal, palm, artichoke, romaine, greek salad flavors
* octopus mosaic, kimchi consomme, salt & pepper pork, pickled apple, perilla (pictured)
* 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

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/.