March 26, 2015

Square Root, A Birthday Dinner
















Pretzel Pillow
Smoked Trout Mousse, Horseradish Crème, Smoked Trout Roe
Reserve Pairing
Brut Reserve, Avize:  De Sousa, “Tradition,” Champagne, France NV
Sommelier Pairing
Brut:  Quartz Reef, Central Otago, New Zealand NV






Magical Muffaletta
Nduja, Face Bacon, Olive Salad, Provolone
Reserve Pairing
Brut Reserve, Avize:  De Sousa, “Tradition,” Champagne, France NV
Sommelier Pairing
Brut:  Quartz Reef, Central Otago, New Zealand NV









Southern Picnic
Mustard Seeds, Fried Okra, Cotton Candy
Reserve Pairing
Brut Reserve, Avize:  De Sousa, “Tradition,” Champagne, France NV
Sommelier Pairing
Brut:  Quartz Reef, Central Otago, New Zealand NV





Oaxacan Menudo
Green Dent Hominy, Lime, Pimenton Honey Lacquered Tripe
Reserve Pairing
Grande Cru Classe De Graves:  Chateau Olivier, Pressac-Leognan, France 2009
Sommelier Pairing
Sauvignon Blanc:  Merry Edwards, Russian River Valley, California 2012






Milk Braised Oxtail
Bone Marrow Custard, Green Garlic, Meyer Lemon, Watercress
Reserve Pairing 
Riesling, Hubacker:  Keller, Grosses Gewachs, Rheinhessen, Germany 2013
Sommelier Pairing
“Chrysanthemum:  Dry Vermouth, Gin, Liquer de Sapins, Benedictine, Verjus





Shaved Foie Gras
Hibiscus, Blood Orange, Cured Black Radish, Pecan Oat Granola, Radish Conserva
Reserve Pairing
Rosenmuskateller:  Kracher Collection, Trockenbeerenauslese Number 2, Burgenland, Austria 2011
Sommelier Pairing
“Stocker”:  Fernet Vallet, Raspberry Liquer, Blood Orange, Lambrusco







Passion Fruit Pisco
Black Cardamom Apple, Yuzu Merigue, Fennel
Reserve Pairing
Rosenmuskateller:  Kracher Collection, Trockenbeerenauslese Number 2, Burgenland, Austria 2011
Sommelier Pairing
“Stocker”:  Fernet Vallet, Raspberry Liquer, Blood Orange, Lambrusco







Lobster Chiliquiles
Salsa Verde, Lobster Mole, Queso Fresco
Reserve Pairing 
Poulsard:  Domaine de la Pinte, “Pinte Bein,” Arbois, France 2011
Sommelier Pairing
Reposado Tequila:  T1, Jalisco, Mexico






Charred Louisiana Wagyu Shortrib
Hazelnut, Marrow Souibise, “80 Year Balsamic”
Reserve Pairing
Syrah:  Cayuse Vineyards, Walla Walla Valley, Washington 2012
Sommelier Pairing
Vinhas Velhas Reserve:  Quinta do Crasto, Douro Valley, Portugal 2010



Green Strawberry
Garrotxa Cheese, Pistachio Leek Puree, Nasturtium Sorbet, Fried Brioche
Reserve Pairing
Gewurztraminer:  J.  Hofstatter, “Kolbenhof,” Alto Adige, Italy 2010
Sommelier Pairing
Chenin Blanc, Demi Sec:  Domaine Huet, “Le Mont,” Vouray, Loire Valley, France 2002



Bay Leaf Honey Cheesecake
Local Citrus, Ginger Frozen Yogurt, Crispy Beet Cake, White Chocolate Yogurt
Reserve Pairing
Moscato d’ Asti:  De Forville, Piedmont, Italy 2013
Sommelier Pairing
Moscato:  Foris Vineyards, Rogue Valley, Oregon 2012

Red Winter Strawberry Devonshire Shortcake
Strawberry Banyuls Vinegar Sorbet, Meyer Lemon Curd, Double Cream Bavarois
Reserve Pairing
Moscato d’ Asti:  De Forville, Piedmont, Italy 2013
Sommelier Pairing
Moscato:  Foris Vineyards, Rogue Valley, Oregon 2012



Mingnardises