Holiday time is here

Well our tasting menus have begun the transfer from 75th year anniversary to a holiday themed tasting menu. This time of year reminds me of so many times growing up with my childhood and the foods that we ate and loved which may or may not be very different from others. We grew up with tamales, wedding cake cookies, arroz con leche, pan dulces, etc. There was a influx in my household of these mexican goodies flowing into a creole cajun food of braised pork and cabbage, fried turkey, potatoes gratin, boudin (different than european boudin, this is made with rice, gizzards and plenty of seasoning). I loved this time of year for all these bold and memorable flavors.

For our tasting menu I find it important to try and keep as traditional american (???) as possible. With some of my own familiar influences brougt into play.

Menu Amuse

Cumin Scented Pork Rilette,

Sweet Potato Mousse, Dulce De Leche Marshmallow

Roasted Chestnut Soup,

Foie Gras and Chocolate Beignet

Whipped Apple Cider,

Jumbo Scallop, Upland Cress, Cinnamon and Allspice

Intermezzo

Green Apple Midori Sorbet

Roasted Capon,

Stuffing Dumpling, Roasted Root Vegetables,

Giblet and Cranberry Jus