A chef friend of mine, Larry Bowen, sent me these pictures. A friend of his ate at Pers Se in New York for his 50th birthday. I usually don't post 3rd hand photo's but I couldn't resist posting pictures from a Thomas Keller restaurant.
SUNCHOKE "VELOUTE"
Pickled Sunchokes I ate it before I took the pictures
"OYSTERS AND PEARLS"
"Sabayon" of Pearl Tapioca with Island Creek Oystersand Sterling White Sturgeon Caviar
ATLANTIC BONITO
Edamame, Pickled Ginger and Nikiri
WHITE TRUFFLE OIL-INFUSED CUSTARD
with "Ragout" of Perigord Truffles
Selection of 7 salts, house made salted butter and unsalted butter from Marin California
"PEACH MELBA"
Terrine of Hudson Valley Moulard Duck Foie GrasFrog Hollow Farm's Peaches, Peach Jelly, Pickled Red Onion,Cilantro Shoots, "Melba Toast" and Puffed Carolina Rice
SALAD OF HEIRLOOM CAULIFLOWER
Hadley Farm's Medjool Dates, Marinated Celery Branchand Summer Truffle "Aigre-Doux"
"PAVE" OF KINDAI BLUEFIN TUNA
Compressed Lemon Cucumber, Braised Radishes and Citrus "Ravigote"
PAN SEARED MAINE SEA SCALLOP
Sauteed Summer Squash, Toasted Pine Nuts, Roquette Leavesand Arugula Vinaigrette
FOUR STORY HILLS FARM'S "SUPREME DEPOULARDE CUITE EN COCOTTE"
"Cuisse de Poularde Farcie a la Mousse d'Estragon,"Brentwood Corn Kernels, Sweet Holland Peppers and "Jus de Poulet"
FOUR STORY HILLS FARM'S "SUPREME DEPOULARDE CUITE EN COCOTTE"
"Cuisse de Poularde Farcie a la Mousse d'Estragon,"Requested no corn
ELYSIAN FIELDS FARM'S "SELLE D'AGNEAU ROTIE ENTIERE"
"Petit Sale," Glazed Tokyo Turnips, Swiss Chard Ribs,Violet Artichokes, Picholine Olives and Lamb Jus
Dl BRUNO BROTHERS' "BURRATA"
Jewel Box Tomatoes, "Croutons de Pain de Campagne," Petite BasilandArmando Manni "Per Mio Figlio" Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2007
PLUM SORBET
Santa Rosa Plums, Ginger Pudding,Plum Consomme and Gingerbread Crisp
"PEANUT BUTTER AND MILK"
Bitter Chocolate Mousse with Salted Peanut Creamand Reduced Milk Ice Cream
"GLACE A LA FRAISE"
Strawberry "Biscuit," Toasted Almond "Panna Cotta"and Mint Syrup with Tristar Strawberry Ice Cream
"COFFEE AND DOUGHNUTS"
Cinnamon-Sugared Doughnuts with Cappuccino Semifreddo
Yogurt Pot Du Crème w/ Raspberry Sauce
Crème Brule
Truffles, Caramels, Hard Candies, Nougats
Banana Caramel selection from the Impressive Chocolate Tray. 18 Different Chocolates to Choose From
The View