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March 14th, 2011 by Besha Rodell
March 14th, 2011 by Besha Rodell
March 13th, 2011 by Debbie Michaud & Besha Rodell
March 2011 Issue
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Vietnamese Congee, Braised Oxtail, Shallots, Cilantro, Chili Oil
Dish similar to porridge with the flavors of South Vietnam
Star anise is the main spice with cilantro and a bit of cinnamon to add balance
Riesling Kabinett 2009, Reuscher-Haart, “Piesporter Goldtröpfchen” Mosel
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“Bread and Butter,” Foie Gras Tourchon, Ciabatta, Saffron Jelly, Truffled Greens
Foie Gras fat content is so large that it has a similar texture to butter
Here it is meant to spread on bread or toast with a little Apricot jelly hinted with saffron
Pinot Grigio 2009, Lechthaler, “Torre di Luna” ~ Trentino Alto-Adige
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Potatoes Rousti , Chopped Shrimp, Mushroom Ragout
Rousti is like a dense potato cake
Here we dredge in butter and herbs then force the mixture into a mold
Chardonnay 2009, Domaine Lefage, “Novellum” ~ Côtes Catalanes
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Braised Rabbit, Baby carrots, shallots, Mustard Greens, Sherry Vinegar Jus
Farmed rabbit soaked in sherry vinegar to break down the meats tissue for tenderness
Braised with rabbit stock and raisins for a bit of sweetness
Mustard greens are slightly bitter but will go well with the tang and sweet notes from the rabbit
Aglianico 2009, Terredora di Paolo ~ Campania
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“Brasstown Beef Duo”, Braised Cheek & Roasted Strip Loin, Mushroom Duxelle, Fingerling Potatoes, Garlic Jus
We love Brasstown Beef … Get to know them, you won’t regret it …
Cheek and loin are cooked separate but with same seasonings
Duxelle is a reduction of mushrooms, shallots and brandy (sans cream)
Rosso Toscana 2007 (Prugnolo Gentile, Cabernet, Merlot), Avignonesi ~ Montepulciano
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Blood orangé sorbet and Champagne granita, Granola
Simple scoop of blood orange sorbet which is without cream or eggs and a granita
Free form of sorbet … like an iccee
Pineau des Charentes, Maison Prunier ~ Cognac
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Executive Chef: Shane Devereux
Chef Paul Luna // Lunacy Black Market
Sommelier: John Dirga
Cocktails: Lance Warner