1st Course

Question 1

Olives marinated with citrus and rosemary

Answer 1

• Picholine (Pee-Cho-leen) Green
• Niçoise (Nee-swahz) Brown/Black
• Kalamata Deep purple
• Sun-dried black olives Black
• Castelvetrano (Cas-tel Ve-trahno)Green

Where Do Our Olives Come From

      • All of our olives are imported from Italy and France.

Question 2

Braeburn Apple and Endive Salad

Answer 2

• Braeburn Apple
• Endive
• 2 year aged Shafts Blue Cheese
• Candied Pecans
• Candied Garlic Vinaigrette

What Are Braeburn Apples

    • The Braeburn apple is a popular cultivar of apple that originated in New Zealand in the 1950s. It's known for its firm, crisp, and tangy flavor, and is a versatile choice for cooking and eating fresh. 

    Braeburn apples have a sharp and refreshing flavor with a good balance of sweetness.

              - Braeburn Pronunciation:
                             Bray-Burn

What Are Endives

     • Endive is a leaf vegetable in the chicory family, which also includes radicchio, escarole, frisee, and curly endive. It has a nutty, slightly bitter flavor and crunchy leaves. When raw, endive is bitter and crunchy, but cooking it melts away the bitterness and reveals a soft, nutty flavor.

Question 3

Caesar

Answer 3

• Romaine lettuce
• Sourdough croutons
• Shaved Parmesan
• Boquerones

What Are Boquerones

        • Boquerones are anchovies marinated in vinegar. A well known Spanish tapas.


            - Boquerones pronunciation: 
                         Boh-keh-row-nez

Question 4

Purée of Wild Mushroom Soup

Answer 4

• Crispy Shallots
• Chives
• Sherry Gastrique

Our Soup Does Contain Cream

What Is Sherry Gastrique

     • Sherry gastrique is a sweet and tangy sauce made with sherry vinegar, sugar, and sometimes other ingredients.
       
       The word "gastrique" comes from the French word for "acid" or "sour". Gastriques have been used in French cooking since the 1650s.

Are Our Crispy Shallots Gluten Free

       • Technically they are, as they are coated in cornstarch, but they are fried in the same oil that we cook our chicken tenders in, so there could be potential for cross contamination.

Question 5

Potato Gnocchi

Answer 5

• Hen Of The Woods Mushrooms
• Chives
• Parmesan Cream Sauce

What Are Hen Of The Woods Mushrooms

     • The Maitake mushroom (Grifola frondosa), also know as “hen of the woods”, is an edible and medicinal fungus that grows wild in Japan, China, and North America under oak, elm, or maple trees.

       Maitake (sometimes called maitako) means “dancing mushroom” in Japanese, as people would dance with joy upon finding it.

      Like all mushrooms, the maitake has a deep earthy flavor, but this one offers even more nuances to the thoughtful taster. For starters, it's more delicate than a shiitake and has a stronger savory side than a porcini. There's a slight bit of spice to the maitake, but it's not hot by any means.

              - Maitake Pronunciation:
                        My-tahk-ee

Question 6

Hand Cut Steak Tartare

Answer 6

• Kennebec potato chips
• Horseradish crema
- Horseradish
- Worcestershire
- Capers
- Dijon
- Cornichons
- Tabasco

What Cut Of The Steak Do We Use

    • Prime NY

Is Steak Tartare Safe To Eat

   • Stake tartare is absolutely safe to eat- Chefs know how to kill the bacteria off, typically in a process that includes submerging the beef in boiling salt water for ten seconds, then dropping it into a bucket of ice water for 10 more.

What Are Kennebec Potatoes

    • Kennebecs potatoes are similar to russet potatoes. But they have thin and light skin, unlike russets, which have dry, thick, and dark skin. The medium starch level and low water content of Kennebec potatoes make them perfect for frying in oil.

              - Kennebec pronunciation: 
                            Ken-uh-bek

Question 7

Hamachi Crudo

Answer 7

• Sunchoke
• Finely Diced Apple & Celery
• Sessme Pickled Alba Mushrooms
• White Soy
• Yuzu

What Are Sunchokes

     • Sunchokes are a tuberous root vegetable that belongs to the sunflower family. In its raw form they look very similar to ginger. They have a very earthy, nutty flavor similar to water chestnuts or potatoes. When cooked can give off a starchy texture with a very faint artichoke aftertaste. Taste amazing in soups. They are also called the Jerusalem artichoke. 

What Is Yuzu

     • Yuzu is a fragrant, citrus fruit that has a tart, citrus flavor that is a mix of lemon, lime, mandarin, and grapefruit. 

      Yuzu is native to China or Korea, but is mainly cultivated in East Asia. It has also been grown in New Zealand, Australia, Spain, Italy, and France.

     - Yuzu Pronunciation: You-zoo

What Is White Soy, And How Is It Different From Regular Soy

     • White soy sauce, also called "shiro shoyu" in Japanese, is lighter in color and has a milder, sweeter flavor compared to regular soy sauce, primarily because it contains a higher ratio of wheat to soybeans, giving it a more subtle taste often used in dishes where you want to avoid overpowering the other ingredients with a strong soy sauce color; regular soy sauce has a more balanced ratio of wheat to soybeans, resulting in a richer, darker color and bolder flavor.

    Most brands use around 90% wheat and only 10% soybeans when making white soy.

What Are Alba Mushrooms

    • Alba mushrooms, also known as Alba Clamshell or White Beech mushrooms, are small, white mushrooms with a crunchy texture and a mild, nutty flavor.