JBF Award winners Christopher Lee and Charlie Palmer
With critically acclaimed restaurants from coast to coast, JBF Award winner Charlie Palmer is a culinary trendsetter and a renowned restaurateur. To celebrate the 20-plus years of his flagship restaurant, Aureole, chefs from both the East and West Coast outposts of Palmer’s beloved eatery will converge at the Beard House for a once-in-a-lifetime dinner. Here's what's on the menu:
Hors d’Oeuvre
Chilled Summer Corn Soup with American Caviar
Spicy Ahi Tuna Cannelloni with Avocado and Mango Chutney
Herb-Roasted Ham Croque Monsieur with Black Truffles and Frisée Salad
Veal Agnolotti with Artichokes, Époisses, and Tomato Consommé
Pairing: Lucien Albrecht Crémant d’Alsace Brut NV
Dinner
Chilled Alaskan King Crab with Heirloom Tomatoes, Watermelon, Basil, Aged Balsamic, and Green Peppercorn Aïoli
Pairing: Barons de Rothschild-Lafite Reserve Speciale Bordeaux Blanc 2009
Whole-Roasted Hudson Valley Foie Gras with Vanilla and Star Anise–Caramelized Pineapple
Pairing: Chateau de Cosse Sauternes 2006
Wild Striped Bass with Saffron Rice, Manila Clams, Sugar Snap Peas, Piquillo Peppers, and Sauce Pernod
Pairing: Lucien Albrecht Pfingstberg Grand Cru Riesling 2005
Beef Duo > Short Rib Confit and Togarashi-Spiced Strip Loin with Peewee Potatoes,Ginger–Carrot Purée, and Jus
Pairing: Chateau Duhart-Milon Pauillac 2007
Chilled Plum Soup with Green Grape Sorbet, Horchata Gelée, and Crispy Rice
Pairing: Château de Jau Le Jaja de Jau Côtes du Roussillon Rosé 2009
Tropical Dark Chocolate Tart with Caramelized Bananas and Passion Fruit–Rum Essence
Pairing: Clos de Paulilles Banyuls 2005
