Here, the tasting menu is known as a "farmer's feast." And a feast it is. It is also incredibly accommodating and tailorable. I overheard many odd requests (e.g., one girl asked for a vegan tasting, another didn't eat beets or peppers); we said we'd eat whatever they put in front of us. Seems like the only proper way to do these, no?
I loved the rounds of canapes (new EMP style) which included fennel soup, crudités, beet burgers, salsify, kale & potato chips, and charcuterie (the picture is missing two slices - oops).
Perhaps the main food highlight was actually a plate of shiitake mushrooms with very thin slices of seckel pear. It sounds underwhelming almost, but what an incredible combination it was. There was also a plain piece of grilled onion served with four different spreads. The breaded egg with chicken hearts was great, too. I had my very first smoked lobster which was served with a "Manhattan" style chowder and first goat (from the farm). A slab of berkshire pork was lovely as well.
Also, I must emphasize how amazing the bread is. First of all, it is piping hot. The crust is super crispy and the innards are fluffy and perfectly chewy. And naturally, dessert was polished off with no problems.

Wow, all the food looks so delicate and delicious! And the lighting is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteFantastic! All these great images, good food, and you even remember details. Fabulous.
ReplyDeleteAh it all looks so delicious!
ReplyDeleteOmg they all look delicious!
ReplyDeleteyou're a really really good food photographer anyway! :P I love how you capture the details of every restaurant you post in your blog :) I guess you are using your 50 f1.4 most often? Your images make me want to own one immediately! it's really really beautiful <3
Alice - thank you for your lovely comment on my blog today. I'm so happy to have discovered yours too! Adding it to my reader now!
ReplyDeletethose dishes look exquisite!
ReplyDeletexo Alison