Countdown to 2010 in six courses.

Happy Anniversary, Eric. (For everyone else, Happy New Year’s Eve!)

Heading to Sacks Cafe again for their chef’s tasting menu. Mmmm. Here it is for your drooling pleasure.

Amuse Bouche
Eggplant Caponata Blini, herb chevre, topped with saffron caviar
Glass J Vineyards Brut Cuvée
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First Course
choice of:
Lobster Profiterole
savory éclair, lobster meat, red onion crème fraiche, tobiko,orange zest, hardboiled egg yolk
or
Duck Confit & Foie Gras Ravioli
candied fennel & shallot confit
or
Beet Carpaccio Potato Salad
carpaccio of roasted red & golden beets, salt baked fingerling potato salad with fresh tarragon & grain mustard aioli, truffle oil, Gorgonzola crumbles
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Second Course
choice of:
Arugula Salad
warm Brie, sautéed oyster mushrooms, sherry herb vinaigrette, shaved hazelnuts
or
“ Vichyssoise”
potato soup, leek flan, crispy pancetta, sautéed spot prawns
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Main Course
choice of:
Seared Sea Scallops
potato mousseline, sauce “ grand mere” mushrooms, pancetta, braised pearl onions, parsley coulis, wilted swiss chard
or
Tea-smoked Duck Breast
duck leg confit & creamy aged white cheddar polenta, creamed leeks, glazed shallot & cabernet reduction
or
Grilled Filet Medallions grilled exotic mushroom & leek bread pudding,green beans, roasted garlic bordelaise & arugula pesto
or
Tofu Ricotta & Edamame Manicotti
lightly smoked tomato coulis, arugula, preserved lemon truffle vinaigrette
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Cheese Course (Optional)
Pan seared foie gras, grilled d’ anjour pear tart tatin, black pepper, Riesling pear gastrique
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Choice of Dessert

Yes, we will be having the cheese course. Duh.

Alright 2010, bring it on!