Chef Tasting Menu Flashcards
Scallion Pancake
Creme Fraiche
Chives
Cured Egg Yolk
CA Caviar Co.
NO MARK
PASCAL PONSON 1er Cru Montagne de Reims 45 PM 35 PN 20 CH
Acidity and bubbles balance the saline of the Roe while cleansing the palate from the fattiness of the creme Fraiche/Roe.
Tomato
Heirloom Fried green Nectarine: pickled & smoked, purée, sorbet Basil blossom and leaf Focaccia breadcrumbs Sumac
APP FORK, APP KNIFE
A. Margaine Demi Sec
90 CH/ 10 PN/ 33 g/l
Tropical quality and RS in the wine harmonizes with the cantaloupe while the sweetness also plays well with the saltiness of the Proscuitto. Meanwhile, it’s delicate enough not to overwhelm the subtle flavors of the Kanpachi.
Uni &Corn Soup
Meyer Lemon Puree Uni Corn soup Smoked corn fricasse Chanterelle and Jimmy Nardello sottolio CITRUS, BEEF
APP FORK, SIDE SPOON
2017 JBS RIESLING
Abalone
Geoduck Cayucos Abalone Ogo Seaweed (Red) Hitachi Chorizo Chorizo Oil Poached Potato Clam Chowder
ALLIUM, DAIRY, SHELLFISH, NIGHTSHADE
APP FORK, SPOON
Jobard, St. Aubin Sur le Sentier Le Clos 2014
Creamy texture in the wine matches the texture of the chowder.
Oak aging complements the smokiness of the chorizo.
Higher acid Chard to cut through the richness of the dish overall.
Squash blossom
Wagyu chorizo, squash purée nardello and chanterelle
ALLIUM, GLUTEN
App Fork/Steak Knife
Soter PN
Fat in the steak smooths out the tannin in the wine. Acidity refreshes palate of fat/oil. Umami elements complement earthy/balsamic character in the wine.
8oz Filet
Chorizo Stuffed Morel (Green onion, green garlic, paprika, king trumpet, manchego)
Asparagus in Vin Jaune Butter sauce
Hollandaise
Sorrel
ALLIUM, DAIRY, CITRUS, EGG, NIGHTSHADE
DINNER FORK, STEAK KNIFE
Trujillo 2018
Raspberry Sorbet
Sorbet
NO MARK
NO PAIRING
Pecan Toffee Pudding
Toffee pudding with pecans,
Shinko pears glazed in toffee,
olive oil ice cream,
roasted figs
DAIRY/NUTS
App spoon/ App fork
Pairing: Demeter Zoltan Tokaj Eszter 2013
Gift Madelines
2x Olive oil and Orange zest madeleines, strawberry jam, wagyu butter, English Breakfast tea
