MAREA

MAREA

Michelin Star New York

MAREA

240 Central Park S, New York, NY 10019
(212) 582-5100
http://www.marea-nyc.com
Italian

Four Course Prix Fixe Menu

BREAD

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ASTICE

Nova Scotia lobster, sun dried tomatoes, and plum.
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TARTUFI

White alba truffles risotto.
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BRANZINO

Wild striped bass alla piastra, beluga lentils, puntarella, hazelnuts, red pepper.
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PANNA COTTA

Compressed Honey Crisp Apples, Glazed Sunchokes and Field Mizuna with Black Winter Truffle Emulsion.
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BISCOTTI

Almond and chocolate raisin biscotti.
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Petits Fours

Pistachio olive oil cake, meyer lemon gelée and chocolate ganache truffle.
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PER SE

PER SE

Michelin Star New York

Per Se

10 Columbus Cir, New York, NY 10019
(212) 823-9335
http://www.perseny.com/
French

Chef’s Tasting Menu

The food was spectacular. Worth every penny as this was a 3+ hours experience and not just a meal. Favorites were the Scotia lobster course and the never ending dessert course. Every detail of the experience was impeccable. Great evening and excellent dining experience.

Salmon Tartare

Salmon Tartare with Sweet Red Onion Creme Fraiche.
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Bread

I enjoy their in house baked bread very much.
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Oysters & Pearls

“Sabayon” of Pearl Tapioca with Island Creek Oysters and Sterling White Sturgeon Caviar.
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Foie Gras au Torchon

Celery Branch “Ribbons,” Spiced Cinnamon Persimmon, French Breakfast Radishes and Blis Solera Sherry Vinegar with Toasted Brioche.
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Butter Poached Nova Scotia Lobster

Compressed Honey Crisp Apples, Glazed Sunchokes and Field Mizuna with Black Winter Truffle Emulsion.
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White Truffle Pasta

Hand made pasta, a little butter, and a lot of white truffle.
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Four Story Hill Fram’s “Rouelle de Poularde”

Tahitian Squash, Confit Chestnuts and Watercress with “Gremolata”.
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Pear Sorbet

“Silver Dollar” Pancakes, K & J Orchard’s Asian Pear, Bosc Pear Compote and Anise “Panna Cotta” with Almond Crisp.
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Mast Brothers’ Chocolate “Marquise,” Pumpkin “Bavarois” and Hazelnut Marshmallow with Spiced Ice Cream.
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Petit Fours

Salted Caramel, Walnut-cherry Nougat, and a variety of Tiny Hard Candies.
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Chocolate Covered Hazelnuts
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House Made Coconut, Milk Chocolate, and dark Chocolate Truffles
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LE BERNARDIN

LE BERNARDIN

Michelin Star New York

Le Bernardin

The Equitable Building
155 W 51st Street, New York, 10019
(212) 554-1515
http://www.le-bernardin.com
Seafood/French

Four Course Menu

Amuse Bouche

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Tuna

Layers of Thinly Pounded Yellowfin Tuna, Foie Gras and Toasted Baguette, Chives and Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
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Lobster

Warm Lobster Carpaccio; Heart of Palm; Orange Vinaigrette.
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Black Bass

Crispy Black Bass; Braised Celery & Parsnip Custard; Iberico Ham – Green Peppercorn Sauce.
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Dessert

Yuzu Parfait; Meringue; Green Tea Biscuit, Ice Cream.
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Petit Fours

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THE FRENCH LAUNDRY

THE FRENCH LAUNDRY

Michelin Star Napa & Sonoma

The French Laundry

6640 Washington Street
Yountville, CA 94599
(707) 944-2380
www.frenchlaundry.com
French

CHEF TASTING MENU

The French Laundry has only 16 tables so it’s extremely difficult to get a reservation. They take reservations two months in advance to the day, every morning starting at 10 AM Pacific Time. Luckily, we got a 11:30am spot.

Lunch, like dinner, includes a couple Amuse-bouche items followed by 9 courses and concludes with Mignardises which are bite-size desserts. Each dish was unique and reflected the flavors of summer and featured vegetables from their garden. Every item on the dish was cooked and composed seamlessly and complimented one another. I have no doubt that my next visit here will be just as good, if not better.

Amuse Bouche

Warm Cheese Puffs Piped with Mornay Sauce
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Amuse Bouche

The Signature Salmon Cornets.
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Bread & Butter

Bouchon Bakery Rolls and Butter
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Cauliflower “Panna Cotta”

with Island Creek Oyster Glaze and California Sturgeon Caviar
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Salad of Hawaiian Hearts of Peach Palm

Santa Rosa Plums, Red Radish, Red Ribbon Sorrel and Hazelnut
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Moulard Duck “Foie Gras En Terrine”

Granny Smith Apple, English Walnut “Genoise,” Mizuna and Clove Gastrique
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Atlantic Striped Bass “En Persillade”

Artichokes, Tomato Confit, Niçoise Olives, Parsley Shoots and Extra -Virgin Olive Oil Emulsion
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Florida Everglades Frog Legs

Yukon Gold Potato, Pickled Pearl Onions, Red Mustard and “Sauce Gribiche”
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New Bedford Sea Scallop “Poêlée”

Sunchokes, Belgian Endive, Navel Orange, Pine Nuts and Watercress
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Salmon Creek Farms Pork Belly

English Peas, Romaine Lettuce, Hobbs’ Bacon and “Sauce Soubise”
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Andante Dairy “Cavatina”

Beets, Celery Branch and Royal Blenheim Apricot
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Lemon Verbena “Vacherin”

Tellicherry Pepper Cream, Garden Lemon Verbena Sherbet and Chilled Silverado Trail Strawberry Consomme
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“Gâteau Saint Nizie Au Manjari”

Mango-Chili Relish, Mast Brothers Chocolate Cocoa Nibs, Lime Foam and Coconut Milk Sorbet
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Mignardises

House-Made Chocolate Truffles
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The Kitchen

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Gary Danko

Gary Danko

Michelin Star San Francisco Bay Area

Gary Danko

800 North Point Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 749-2060
garydanko.com
French

Chef’s Tasting Menu

This is a very popular restaurant in San Francisco. Had to book a few months in advance. We opted for the 5-course dinner and each course was elegantly presented. Every item from beginning to end was extraordinary. I just could not finish everything- it was very rich. The chocolate souffle is a must.

Corn Soup

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Truffle Risotto

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Seared Foie Gras

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Pan-fried Wild Salmon

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Cheese Platter

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Dessert

chocolate Soufflé
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Petit Fours

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MANRESA

MANRESA

Michelin Star San Francisco Bay Area

Manresa

320 Village Ln, Los Gatos, CA 95030
(408) 354-4330
www.manresarestaurant.com
American

Prix Fixe Menu – 2009

Amuse Bouche

red pepper pâtes de fruits, black olive madeleines
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First Course

arpege farm egg
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Second Course

vegetables in calamari broth
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Third Course

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Fourth Course

Into the Spring Garden
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Fifth Course

squash and corgette risotto
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Sixth Course

wild pacific salmon
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Seventh Course

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Eigth Course

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Ninth Course

beignets
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