Top Shelf Holiday Degustation Menu

Chad Swenka Top Shelf Holiday Degustation Menu
Friday, December 27, 2019
Dinner for 10 people

Appetizers to Share

  • Tataki-Marinated Jackfruit Spring Roll
    Rice Paper Wrap, English Cucumber, Green Cabbage, Radicchio, Sweet Chile Dipping Sauce
  • Braised Kale and Roasted Exotic Mushrooms
    Belgian Endive, Coriander, Ricotta, Pomegranate Seeds
  • Wine Pairing: Jean Lallement et Fils Brut Champagne Grand Cru, Verzenay, France NV

6-Course Tasting Menu

  • Crudo of Fresh Hamachi
    Shishito Pepper Mignonette, Bergamot Aioli, Edible Orchid, Fennel Relish, Pepitas
    • Wine Pairing: Joseph Phelps Sauvignon Blanc, St. Helena, Napa Valley, California ‘18
  • Red Curry and Crab Pasta
    Angel Hair, Red Curry Shellfish Cream, Pea Sprouts, Lump Crab, Chives, Red Tobiko, Crispy Shallot
    • Wine Pairing: Domaine Louis Latour Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, Burgundy, France ‘15
  • Roasted Winter Squash, Pumpkin and Galangal Bisque
    Basil Oil, Wasabi Peas, Ground Sumac
    • Wine Pairing: E. Guigal “La Doriane” Condrieu, Rhone, France ‘16
  • Green Papaya-ish Salad
    Baby Arugula, Carrot, Watermelon Radish, Kohlrabi, Pyne Farms Braeburn Apple, Homemade Seasoned Rice Vinegar, Fish Sauce, Toasted Cashews
    • Wine Pairing: Domaine de la Mordoree “La Dame Rousse” Rose, Tavel, France ‘18

Mango Sorbet with Fresh Cantaloupe

  • Confit Leg of Muscovy Duck OR Smoked Eggplant Ratatouille
    Jasmine Rice, Lime Essence, Cranberry-Duck Reduction, Micro Greens
    • Wine Pairing: Domaine Jacques Prieur Corton-Bressandes Grand Cru, Burgundy, France ‘10

Dessert

  • Hibiscus-Poached Anjou Pear
    Local Plum Compote, Coconut Milk Ice Cream, Spiced Pumpkin Bread, Fresh Thai Basil, Steel Cut Oat Crumble
    • Wine Pairing: Cru D’Arche-Pugneau Sauternes, France ‘15

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