Dinner - Wednesday, May 5th

Formal Wear!

I was at work today, and a group of people were talking about the tapas that we serve, mainly about the hummus ravioli; ultimately the only reason they didn't order them, I think, is because you can buy ravioli in the supermarket for much less. At first I thought it was pretty silly, but then I thought along what I assume was their train of thought - which is that ravioli is ravioli and it's all more or less the same. In my mind I started to list all of the different things that I could think to stuff ravioli with, which ultimately led me to this dinners dessert which I had struggled with earlier and still could not figure out for the life of me. So a big thanks to the group of Indians that didn't understand what makes ravioli unique and delicious in so many different ways: creativity.

Yes, this is largely a dinner of meats - hopefully very delicious meats that we finally get to celebrate the passing of Lent with, albeit somewhat belatedly. I promise that the next one will be somewhat cheaper, but everyone was begging for the cheese dinner (yes,I know - I over exaggerate) and this was the logical follow up for Lent so I'm following through with it.

($18 per person)

• Shrimp Amuse

Pineapple-Cilantro Vinaigrette, Papaya, Red Pepper-Avocado Salsa

Domaine Sorin Rosé Côtes De Provence, 2009



• 3 Variations of Tenderloin

Tartare, Carpaccio & Salad, Seared with Mushroom

Morgon (Rhõne), 2008



• Carrot Ginger Soup


• Duck Breast

Orange-Almond Mousse, Aigre Duex, Crispy Skin

Vouvray Domaine de la Fontainerie, 2007



• Confit of Lamb Leg

Garlic, Rosemary, Hard Polenta, Canellinni

Nebbiolo Perbacco Vietti, 2006



• Winnimere, Jasper Hill Farm

  Raw Cow's Milk, Greensboro, Vt

  Willi Shchaefer Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett, 2007



• Strawberry-Ricotta Agnolloti

Balsamic, Strawberry Sorbet



• Mignardises

Candied Dried Pineapple, Butterscotch



• Bigarò Rosé Elio Perrone, 2009