ironchef
Executive Chef
12/29 Degustation Menu: Take that Bobby Flay
So two weeks ago, my boss and I were talking about celebrity chefs and other well known chefs and we got to Bobby Flay. Most long time posters on here know that I do not like Bobby Flay not only for his attitude, but for his narrow range of versatility in cooking. Quite simply, I think he's overrated (much like the Yankees). So, my boss said, "Well, if you think you can do a better Southwestern-style menu then put one out in a couple of weeks."
Yeah right, in the middle of the holiday season??? Well, he challenged me enough to where I did it. So here it was at $90 per person:
First Course:
Pan Seared Foie Gras with Masa Harina Blini
Micro Sprouts, Sweet Corn Foam, Chipotle Gastrique
Second Course:
Raviolis of Mexican White Shrimp and Queso Requeson
Crispy Tortilla and Wilted Lettuce Salad, Achiote Oil
Third Course:
Pan Seared Opakapaka
Baked Arroz Espanol with Chorizo Ragout, Pico de Gallo, Horchata Beurre Blanc
Fourth Course:
Pan Roasted Sonoma Duck
Risotto con Cuatro Queso, Tangerine Reduction, Tres Leche Foam
Dessert:
Mille-Feuille
Fried Bananas, Crema Espesa, Cinnamon Gelato
So two weeks ago, my boss and I were talking about celebrity chefs and other well known chefs and we got to Bobby Flay. Most long time posters on here know that I do not like Bobby Flay not only for his attitude, but for his narrow range of versatility in cooking. Quite simply, I think he's overrated (much like the Yankees). So, my boss said, "Well, if you think you can do a better Southwestern-style menu then put one out in a couple of weeks."
Yeah right, in the middle of the holiday season??? Well, he challenged me enough to where I did it. So here it was at $90 per person:
First Course:
Pan Seared Foie Gras with Masa Harina Blini
Micro Sprouts, Sweet Corn Foam, Chipotle Gastrique
Second Course:
Raviolis of Mexican White Shrimp and Queso Requeson
Crispy Tortilla and Wilted Lettuce Salad, Achiote Oil
Third Course:
Pan Seared Opakapaka
Baked Arroz Espanol with Chorizo Ragout, Pico de Gallo, Horchata Beurre Blanc
Fourth Course:
Pan Roasted Sonoma Duck
Risotto con Cuatro Queso, Tangerine Reduction, Tres Leche Foam
Dessert:
Mille-Feuille
Fried Bananas, Crema Espesa, Cinnamon Gelato
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