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Old May 18, 2004 | 7:44 am
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Join Date: Dec 2002
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As promised . . . . here is the menu. We did the tasting menu with wine pairings. 9 courses/6 wines.

Gambon shrimp, coffee cous cous, pine shoots, licorice

Foie gras/anchovy terrine, crunchy chocolate shavings, citrus chutney, tarragon emulsion

Smoked eel, shredded cucumber, pumpkin seed, lime chips

Rabbit sausage, avocado puree, grainy mustard paper

Langoustine, celery noodles, sh!itake, toasted rich broth

Slow poached egg, parmesan broth, tomato powder

Lamb sweetbread, green daikon, black bean, chocolate powder

Squab, encrusted golden beets, sweet potato juice

Aloe-shiso soup

Champagne mango, toasted pumpkin seeds, arugula sorbet, coconut foam

Rum roasted banana, caramel jam, milk chocolate ice cream, curry

Ginger cotton candy

Chocolate corn-nuts

Honestly, the above descriptions can't even do it justice. I particularly enjoyed how certain flavors and textures combined. For instance, the crunch of the chocolate combined with the smoothness and richness of the foie gras. The smoked eel also paired nicely with the cucumber without which the eel would be too strong.

My favorite dish would be the slow poached egg which was almost custardy in flavor and texture. The langoustine was also great - the toasted rice broth incredibly aromatic.

Definitely the place for a serious foodie and those willing to be adventurous.

http://www.wd-50.com/info.html
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