I have to admit I am more than a little excited for the second dinner in our farm series, even more so now that I have seen Chef Brand's 5 course tasting menu. Yes, I said 5 courses.
Passed hors d’oeuvres
Smoked Medjool Dates, Cave Blue Cheese and Candied Bacon
Black Garlic Deviled Eggs
Chicken Liver Pate with Rhubarb and Peppercorn Gelee
Aguas Frescas
Amuse Bouche
Toasted Cauliflower Flan ‘en cocotte’
First Impressions
Crispy Quinoa Kale, and Watermelon Salad, Fresh Dill and Toy Box Tomatoes
Toasted Olive Bruschetta with Grilled Artichokes, Arugula, Romaine and Smoked Tomato Caesar
Smoked Salmon Pastrami and Peruvian Potato Salad with Chives and Crème Fraiche
Charred Carrots, Pickled Sultanas, Carrot Meringue, Pistachio and Greek Yogurt
Features
Oyster Mushroom and Farro Porridge with Rosemary, Slow Poached Egg
Black Truffle and Meyer Lemon Roasted Chicken
Chicken Confit with Laurel and Marjoram, Brassica and Lentil du Puy
Braised Lamb Neck, Bearnaise Aoli
Closing
Sticky Toffee Pudding, Stonewall Peaches and Toffee Sauce
Truffles and Macaroons for the Table
Popcorn, Pretzel and Marshmallow
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