Here’s a taste of what’s on tap today at the Beard House.
Historic Lakefront Elegance, 7:00 P.M.
Patrick Higgins, The Inns of Aurora, Aurora, NY
Small-town charm meets modern luxury at the historic Inns of Aurora, a storied collection of Federal-style properties overlooking the majestic Cayuga Lake. Tonight the Inn’s locavore chef Patrick Higgins comes to the Beard House for an elegant expression of late-spring bounty from the lush Finger Lakes region, serving up plates like Riesling-Pickled Scallops with Nettle Vichyssoise and Caviar; Finger Lakes Cheese Cannelloni with Mushroom Crespelle, Fiddlehead Ferns, Pea Shoots, and Preserved Tomatoes; and Spiced Lamb Sausage with Ramps, Baby Artichokes, Shiitake Mushrooms, and Jus.
See the full menu below:
- Hors d’Oeuvre
- Hudson Valley Foie Gras Cannoli with Finger Lakes Distilling McKenzie Bourbon Whiskey and Cherries
- Camembert Doughnuts with Chive Dust
- Barbecued Pork Brioche Sticky Buns with Pecans
- Riesling-Pickled Scallops with Nettle Vichyssoise and Caviar
- RED TAIL RIDGE ESTATE BUBBLES FINGER LAKES BLANC DE NOIRS 2011
- Dinner
- Cold-Smoked Salmon with Beet Sauerkraut, Rye, and Mustard
- RAVINES DRY RIESLING 2013
- Lobster Roll > Poached Lobster with Housemade Dressing, English Peas, Fava Beans, and Bread Crisp
- CHATEAU MARIS BRAMA 2011
- Finger Lakes Cheese Cannelloni with Mushroom Crespelle, Fiddlehead Ferns, Pea Shoots, and Preserved Tomatoes
- HEART & HANDS MO CHUISLE 2012
- Spiced Lamb Sausage with Ramps, Baby Artichokes, Shiitake Mushrooms, and Jus
- STORYBOOK MOUNTAIN VINEYARDS MAYACAMAS RANGE ZINFANDEL 2011
- Carrot Cake with Mascarpone Mousse, Decorative Sponge Cake, Pineapple Compote, and Pecan Tuile
- BODEGAS HIDALGO PEDRO XIMÉNEZ TRIANA SHERRY NV
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