Menu for October 24th, 2008

French Laundry Black Sesame Tuile, Ginger Honey Cream, Sake Granita

Bay Scallop Ceviche, Tropical Mint Salsa, Cucumer Avocado Soup

Duck Fat Poached and Seared Yukon Potato Round, Mushroom Medley and Sunny Side Quail Egg

Butter Poached Lobster, Vanilla Lobster Coral and Uni Sauce, Creamed Leeks and Granny Smith Apple

Curry Crab Salad, Spiced Filo Cup, Maple Honey Chipotle Boar Bacon

Citrus Dill Mustard Seed Cured Char, Brown Butter Herb Breadcrumbs, Dill Creme Fraiche

Red Wine Braised Short Ribs and Mascarpone Wrapped in Yukon Gold Potatoes with Horseradish Creme Fraiche and Roasted Asparagus


Not Pictured:

Crispy Veal Sweetbreads with Basil Wholegrain Mustard and Honey Dip

Jacqueline Lombard's Serrano Ham and Monterey Jack Panini's with White Truffle Oil and Tomato Soup

Pistachio Cake, Beet Ice Cream, Pomegranite Syrup

thanks to jimmy for his spectacular wines and pairings.

a few more pics from the evening.