For this family-style feast, I started with a food memory: a perfect bite. My mom and I had dinner at
Prune in NYC ten plus years ago and ordered an appetizer recommended by our waitress. A plate with boquerones (aka white anchovies), shaved celery, marcona almonds and a drizzle of olive oil. I had never had a marcona almond, nor a cured anchovy, and the combination blew my mind. The plate had texture, acid, surprise and I've never forgotten it. So it was exciting to put the elements together, with a little fennel, atop a grilled piece of bread. Once I figured out the bruschetta, the rest of the menu fell into place. Ribs in the winter felt fun and chocolate pots de creme are always a perfect finish.
The Menu
sips
serrano margaritas
snacks
gherkins & curry pickled carrots
radish & butter tea sandwiches
duck prosciutto, finocchiona & soppressata
to savor & amuse
pacific gold oysters with champagne mignonette
to start
little gems with garlicky lemon vinaigrette
fennel, celery, boquerones & marcona almond bruschetta
fresh ricotta, pickled mushroom & shallot bruschetta
to share
baby back ribs with balsamic espresso bbq sauce
andouille sausage
creamy rosemary polenta
brussel sprouts with kimchi sausage
wilted kale with chili & citrus
sweet
dark chocolate pots de creme
