Saturday, March 22, 2008

2008.3.21. Rover's (maybe the cheapest ever) set dinner.
Amuse-Bouche
(1 slice of salami, 1 drop of artichoke soup, 1 petite savory bioche)
House Smoked Sturgeon and Salmon
on mix green Salad and parsnip coleslaw with Caper-Mustard Mayonnaise
(I don't like the Mayonnaise)
Baked Cod (drizzled with Moroccan spice & sea salt)
Braised Collard Greens on a bed of Farro & Bacon
(Perfectly cooked fish, better without the spice mix.
Farro is a bit too salty.)
Venison Medallions
with Celery Root Gratin and Potato Anna, Choron and Cabernet Sauce
(Three 2mm slices, but very tasty. So is the potato.)
Dessert
Preserved Organic Nectarine Bavarian Mousse
- or -
Bittersweet Chocolate Soufflé with English Cream
(Hot and soft in the middle. Perfect execution. Should add a bit brandy in the cream.)

Presentation is excellent. Some food combination didn't achieve harmony. Great un-rushed service. Chef Thierry Rautureau with his signature hat came out and talk to every table. Very amiable.