(I'm back from the Climb of Hope - did better than last year, which was my goal...and besides, I was fueled by New York City, baby!)
For our final meal in celebration of our last full day in The Big Apple, we headed to Daniel for a six course tasting menu. The wine pairings were incredible and I so wish we could get them here. Alas, we had zero luck on the AB Liquor Guide finding anything that we had while at Daniel.
Amuse-bouche
Trio of beets
Quail and Black Trumpet ballotine, Plum Mostrarda, Satur Farms Vegetable Salad
(paired with Von Heddesdorff, Riesling Kabinett “Winninger Uhlen”, Mosel, Germany 2008)
Me
Peekytoe Crab Salad with Persian Cucumber, Black Sesame Coulis, Early Mesculin, Radishes
(paired with Domaine Bailly, Sancerre “Chavignol”, Loire 2009)
MrP
Trio of Spanish Mackerel - Warm with Cumin, Carrot Mousseline; Tartar with North Star Caviar; Poached with White Wine Gelee (paired with Domaine Bailly, Sancerre “Chavignol”, Loire 2009)
Me
Gorgonzola Fedelino and Mesculin Tortelloni, Tomato Confit, Carmalized Walnuts, Capers, Snow Peas (paired with Domain Terrebrune, Bandol Blanc, Provence 2008)
MrP
Hazelnut and Chorizo Crusted Maine Sea Scallop, Stewed Gnoccho, Corn Fricassee, Nasturtium Salad (paired with Domain Terrebrune, Bandol Blanc, Provence 2008)
Me
Slow Baked Nova Scotia Halibut with Chantrelles, Yukon Potato “Quiche”, Tuscan Kale, Oregano Jus (paired with Domaine de la Citadelle, Luberon Rose “Chataignier”, Rhone 2009)
MrP
Black Sea Bass with Syrah Sauce, Leek Potato “Parmentier”, Roasted and Tempura Celery
(paired with Copain “Tous Ensemble” Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley 2008)
Duo of Beef – Black Angus Short Ribs with Young Spinach; Mozzarella-Bresoala Salad Wagyu Tenderloin; Stuffed Tomato with Basil; Black Garlic Pommes “Dauphine”; Sauce “Choron”
(paired with Bosquet des Papes, Chateauneuf du Pape “Cuvee Grenache”, Rhone 2001)
(also known as "Nom Nom Nom Nom Nom" by MrP)
Me
Sake Poached Pluot with Almond Biscuit, Vanilla Plum Gelee, Concord Grape Corbet
(paired with Heribert Boch Riesling Beerenauslese, “Trittenheimer Apotheke”, Mosel 2006)
MrP (or Chocoholic as I like to think of him)
Warm Guanaja Chocolate Coulant, Liquid Caramel, Fleur de Sel, Milk Sorbet
(paired with Rivesaltes Domain de Rancy “4 Ans”, Roussillon NV)
Petits Fours (mmmm....macaron!)
Madeleine
(last one - they offered us some and MrP told them "you can just leave that basket" - AND THEY DID!)
Chocolate Petits Fours
A couple of very happy customers
