Lunch at The Bocuse Restaurant at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York

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

cases.

Today, we are exploring French Cuisine.  

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

 Confiture.

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

with Camembert, Goat's Milk,
 Morbier & Bleu Cheeses,
 nuts & Sourdough with
 dried fruit.

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.