January is a special month, friends. It is in this month that we are pleased to have our friends and family enjoy the fruits of our labor in our intimate Paladar setting. We have chosen a slightly different approach to this meal so that those who have traveled from far and wide can taste a more extensive selection of what we typically offer. Some items may sound familiar and some are brand new, hopefully all are delicious. Below is a tentative menu to whet your appetite, but stay tuned because this will change as we continue to experiment!
wild mushroom bisque of morels, shitake, and cremini served around a heaping spoonful of bacon, okra pinwheels, and chanterelle
chorizo and butternut squash stuffed tomato ravioli, with thyme-garlic olive oil
roasted beef tenderloin with bordelaise bread pudding and steamed broccolini
raw meyer lemon salmon with a colorful fruit medley, sweet greens, and bruleed grapefruit
bruleed foie gras over grilled gala apples served over truffle risotto "sushi" with pear-honey compote
king crab and lobster salad over shaved asparagus with tangerine butter
duck leg confit and fingerling potato hash with hints of honey and blue cheese, topped with a poached quail egg and hollandaise on a crouton
scallop and potato fondant in a tarragon white wine sauce served with a berry-rioja jelly
goat cheese croquette with minced, sherry dressed beets and apples
warm dark chocolate cake with fresh mint ice cream
Cleansing liquors and sorbets will be served at appropriate times throughout the meal, as will wine pairings and after dinner drinks.
We hope you're excited as we are!
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