December 8, 2009
Chef Derrick Hamilton
FIRST COURSE
Tuna Tartare?
Ahi Watermelon Tartare, Diced Watermelon, Diced Ahi Tuna, Crushed Marcona, Sesame Seeds, Chives, Spicy Red Wine Dressing, Sesame Lavosh
SECOND COURSE
Pot Pie?
Warm Lobster Salad with Puff Pastry top, Butter Poached Lobster, Celery, Lemon Tarragon Aioli, Heirloom Tomato, Micro Arugula,
Orange Segments, Red Onion
THIRD COURSE
Surf & Sand?
Chorizo & Sea Bass, Pan Roasted Sea Bass, Warm Chorizo Vinaigrette, Sauteed Confit, Roma Tomatoes, Asparagus, Fingerling Potatoes
FOURTH COURSE
Glazed Chocolate Cake?
Soy Braised Shortrib, Braised Shortrib, Soy Hoisen Plum Sauce,
Carrot Puree, Crispy Rice Cake
FIFTH COURSE
Scallops?
Scalloped Bananas, Brule Banana, Dark Chocolate Cre’me Anglaise, Israeli Cous Cous Rice Pudding, Toasted Almond Gelato
There you are one holiday morning & you go & grab the big box with your name on it.You open it knowing it is going to be the greatest gift of all time.You are so excited and what happens next.You get socks & underwear.Well, let’s call these some unexpected gifts.Every course I will prepare will make you think you are getting something you are not, but this time instead of socks & underwear, you get some phenomenal food.
