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Intro – Dinner #326

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The Menu

FIRST King Salmon lightly cured kohlrabi, dill, frozen mustard. SECOND Brassica Razor clams, vadouvan, meyer lemon. THIRD Poached Chicken Matsutake mushrooms, foie gras, purslane. FOURTH Lamb two ways – sous vide, seared belly Summer squash, red bell pepper, nasturtium. FIFTH Chamomile Soda lemon-t...
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Sola – Dinner #325

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The Menu

PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES Tuna Tartare Candied ginger, wasabi aioli. FIRST Veggie Spring Rolls Candied macadamia nuts, pineapple-black vinegar jam. SECOND Arugula Caesar Salad Shallot, cherry tomatoes, brioche crouton. THIRD Seared Scallops Sweet corn succotash, pesto. FOURTH Miso Brined Black Cod Fava...
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Farmhouse Tavern – Dinner #319

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Our final dinner of the 2013-2104 year brought us to Farmhouse Tavern for an inspired dinner crafted from locally sourced ingredients.

The Menu

FIRST COURSE Farm egg / Goat cheese biscuit / Warm wildflower honey butter SECOND COURSE Grilled asparagus / Rhubarb / Quinoa / Citrus THIRD COURSE Potato leek soup FOURTH COURSE Chicken thigh ballotine / Brioche...
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Balena – Dinner #317

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In March 2014, we enjoyed an excellent meal prepared by Balena.

The Menu

PASSED APPETIZERS Crostini – Chopped Chicken Liver, Balsamic, Sweet Onion Crostini – Goat’s Milk Ricotta, Honey, Black Pepper FIRST COURSE Pork Terrina, Pickled Ramps, House Mustard, Toast SECOND COURSE Hen Egg Tajarin, Sage, Brown Butter THIRD COURSE Grilled Rushing Waters Trout, ...
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Nightwood – Dinner #316

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Our January 2014 dinner was held at Nightwood, a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant.

The Menu

PASSED APPETIZER House-made cracker, celery root remoulade, fried oyster FIRST COURSE Dungeness crab, hard-roasted carrot, chervil SECOND COURSE Spinach and ricotta casonelli, honey, butter, parmesean THIRD COURSE California sturgeon, tomato soffrito, bitter green...
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Two – Dinner #315

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We enjoyed an excellent dinner at Two.

The Menu

PASSED APPETIZER Roasted local beets, homemade ricotta fritter, purple basil FIRST COURSE Butternut squash, homemade bacon, cinnamon spiced pumpkin seeds SECOND COURSE Pan roasted Lake Superior whitefish, whipped potatoes, roasted wild mushrooms, parsley vinaigrette THIRD COURSE Homemade duck tortellini, du...
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Elizabeth – Dinner #314

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We opened the 2013-2014 season at Michelin starred Elizabeth.

The Menu

THE FARM TOMATOES Pop ZUCCHINI Tartare and Sea Beans CORN Elotes with Biscuits PONDS, LAKES and SEAS WATERMELON and CRAB SHRIMP NOODLE  THE WOODLANDS RABBIT MUSHROOMS One Pill Makes You Larger BEAR on the rocks ...
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"People who love to eat are always the best people." 
- Julia Child