Anniversary Dinner
In California, we happened to go to our favorite restaurant on our anniversary. Well, maybe not happened, maybe we booked it, but still….it was a happy coincidence we were there on the day. The menu….ah, the menu.
Menu Gastronomique
CELERY ROOT SALAD
Enoki Mushrooms, Brulee Figs, Carrot Jus
PEAR AND AUTUMN SQUASH
Spiced Cappuccino, Mille-Feuille, Citrus Powder
HUDSON VALLEY FOIE GRAS
Granny Smith Apple Gastrique, Sautern Gelee, Hazelnut Crisp
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ALBACORE TUNA
Baby Artichokes, Cocoa Nibs, Yuzu Vinaigrette
ALASKAN BLACK COD
Nasturtium-Saffron Tea, Salmon Caviar, Garden Herbs
DAYBOAT SCALLOPS
Concord Grapes, Pink Peppercorn Caramel, Pickled Fennel
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STEAK ONGLET
Chanterelles, Fingerling Potato, Syrah Jus
PORK TENDERLOIN
Roasted Lady Apple, Salsify, Perigeuex Sauce
MAGRET DUCK BREAST
Foie Gras, Pluots, Butter Beans
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ARTISIAN CHEESE SELETION
Marmalades, Honeys
FIG PARFAIT
Spiced Port Reduction, Roasted Fennel Seed Ice Cream
CHOCOLATE PEAR CUP
Coriander Ice Cream, Clove Ganache
PINEAPPLE RAVIOLI
Pink Peppercorn Panna Cotta, Lime Sorbet
CHILLED BERRY COMPOTE
Cinnamon Basil Ice Cream, Almond Crisp
No no no, we didn’t eat all of that. Just one thing from each section. Man I love food.
