10.22.2008

More Eye Candy...

Maine Lobster Salad

Mango, Heirloom Tomatoes, Avocado, Golden Caviar, Anise Hyssop, Yuzu Dressing


Seared Foie Gras Tart

Caramelized Onions, Figs, Vadouvan Braised Bananas, Fig Puree, PX Vinaigrette



call it eye candy, call it food porn, call it a visual orgasm. Whatever the case, this was some damn tasty food of late. Very exciting to be a part of something great. Enjoy!



Garlic Crusted Lamb Loin

Chanterelles, Pumpkin, Cipolline, Valdeon, Roasted Grapes

Smoked Tomato Essence



Seared Diver Sea Scallop & Pork Belly

Quince Puree, "Bacon & Eggs", Leeks, Micro Celery, Quince Nage



Grilled Spanish Mackerel

Butter Braised Mussels, Beet Tapenade, Leeks, Rosti, Licorice Emulsion



Syrah Braised Short Rib

Anson Mills Grits, Truffled "Mac & Cheese", Chanterelles, Lobster Mushrooms

Mustard Cuisson



"Brandade Terrine"

Tomato Jam, Fennel, Boquerones, Sherry Syrup, Smoked Paprika Aioli



What a Ham...Iberico Style



"Queso & Chocolate"


Chocolate a'la Taza, Buneulos, Manchego and Bruleed Nectarine, Olive Syrup, Olive Brittle


Lemon Verbena Ice Cream and Olive Oil Chocolate

10.16.2008

Two Cold Dishes...

Spicy Coppa, Smoked Venison Salami, Tuscan Wine Cured Salumi
Duck Prosciutto and Wild Boar Landjager(all made in house)
with Artisan Cheeses, Nuts, Mustards and Jams

here are a couple shots of dishes put together over the last couple days. One for a chef's table (ahi) and the other for a sort of Oktoberfest sort of inspiration (and based upon our award winning salumi) see post at cuisinierskitchen.
Seared Ahi Tuna, Penn Cove Select Oysters, Tomatoes, Fennel
Sesame-Soy Aioli, Papaya Jus, Sweet Cicely