Eric, Adam & I went to
The Bocuse Restaurant....
... at the Culinary Institute
of America in Hyde Park.
Photos of chefs & their fans
adorn the corridors.
I recognized Lauren Bacall,
Mickey Mouse & Remy
from the movie, Ratatouille.
I love the display
Our reservation is for
11:30 am.
I take pictures of the
restaurant before the
tables fill up.
The restaurant's decor
is simple.
This restaurant focuses
on its cuisine & the
dining experience.
Our appetizers...
I started with Crispy Sweet Breads
with Asparagus, Pickled Peaches,
Salad, Herbs & Pink Peppercorn.
Eric's choice was Citrus-Cured
Big Eye Tuna with Hearts of
Palm, Green Beans,
Hon-Shimeji Mushrooms &
Chilled Basque Tomato Puree.
Adam tried the Torchon of
Foie Gras with Apricot Compote,
Black Plum, Muscat Grape Gel,
Candied Marcona Almonds
& Brioche.
We are very pleased with our choices.
On to our entrees...
Eric an I asked for recommendations for wines with or entree choices.
The Pinot Noir was an excellent
choice with my Barbajuan
with Vegetable Tian.
This dish is made with Brick Pastry,
Chard, Ricotta, Vegetable Cake,
Tomato Panna Cotta & Basil Whip.
Eric's Breast of Long Island
Duck with Hazelnut Puree,
Rainbow Swiss Chard, Gold
Beets & Balsamic Cherry
Infusion was perfectly paired
with Cabernet Sauvignon.
Adam's Olive Oil Poached
Halibut with Spinach, Zucchini
Blossoms & Ratatouille
Coulis was as beautiful as
it was delicious.
Our dessert choices...
I chose Mocha & Toasted Baguette
with Gateaux, Sweet Butter
Brioche & Concord Grape
It was a decadent choice.
Adam's choice was the Modernist
Lemon Bar, made with Creme
Fraiche Cake, Lemon Curd Coconut
Ice Cream & Tamarind Sauce.
He loved it!
Eric selected the Cheese Platter
He enjoyed the cheese
pairings.
Lunch at The Bocuse Restaurant was a wonderful experience. Eric, Adam and I enjoyed trying French dishes. We will continue exploring our exploration.
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