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Chrysalis - The Flavors Of Modern Italy

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Sat, October 25, 2025 (7:30 PM - 10:30 PM)

Darkroom

3751 South Harbor Blvd
Santa Ana, CA 92704
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Cost: $163

“Nobody else in Orange County is cooking like this.”

“This was easily one of my favorite meals of the past year.”

OC Register's Award Winning Food Critic, Brad Johnson

Welcome to Chrysalis

An eight-course prix fixe journey within Darkroom, envisioned and brought to life by our team led by Zachary Scherer and Drew Adams.

With that in mind, Chrysalis is adopting a new format (surprise!). Starting September 5th, we’ll be rolling out menus inspired by cuisines and cultures from around the world—one at a time. Our first stop: Japan.

This doesn’t mean recreating regional dishes. Instead, we’ll pay homage to the ingredients, sensibilities, and flavors we admire, while still making food that feels distinctly ours. Think of it as a conversation between our style and the traditions we love.

Another twist: no repeats (for as long as we can hold ourselves to it). So if you miss the first six weeks of Japan, that menu won’t return. Consider it a little incentive to join us, experience something fleeting, and have some fun. Eat, drink, and be merry.

Because of this new approach, dinner will no longer include a wine pairing in the menu price. The menu will be $170 per person (tax and tip included), with optional pairings available as an add-on.

The menu is as follows:

If you have dietary restrictions, concerns or allergies please reach out to contact@wearedarkroom.com . Currently, we are unable to accommodate fully vegetarian or no seafood diets.

Zach Scherer

Drew Adams

Chrysalis - The Flavors Of Modern Italy

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