The French Laundry: Course by Course

Dinner with Joe @ The French Laundry - June 25, 2008

French Laundry: The Menu

Below is the course by course menu...(missed a picture of only one course which was a Banana Sorbet. Damn it!)

French Laundry Amuse Bouche: Salmon Tartar in Crisp Cone

Salmon Tartar Filled Crisp Cones with a pres-Amuse Bouche of two small "Cheese Balls" in puff pastry.

French Laundry Course 1: "Oysters and Pearls"

"Sabayon" of Pearl Tapioca with Island Creek Oysters and White Sturgeon Caviar

French Laundry Course 2: Moulard Duck "Foie Gras au Torchon"

Foie Gras with Granny Smith Apple Relish, Heirloom Beets, Frisee and Caraway Streusel ($30.00 supplement)

French Laundry Course 3: Sauteed Fillet of Atlantic Halibut

Halibut with Ramp Glaze, English Cucumber, Cured Salmon Roe, Red Ribbon Sorrel and Horseradish Creme Fraiche

French Laundry Course 4: Maine Lobster Tail "Pochee au Beurre Doux"

Lobster tail with Yukon Gold Potato Puree, Yellow Corn, Celery Branch and Lobster Vinaigrette

French Laundry Course 5: Glazed Salmon Creek Pork Belly

Pork Belly with Broccolini, Lily Bulbs and Pickled Red Onion. OMG on this one.

French Laundry Course 6: Snake River Farms "Calotte de Boeff Grilee"

Beef Cap with Golden Chantrelle Mushrooms, Sweet Carrots, Swiss Chard Ribs, Spring Garlic Puree and "Sauce Bordelaise"

French Laundry Course 7: Blackberry Farm "Singing Brook" Cheese

"Singing Brook" Cheese with Sacramento Delta Green Asparagus and Roma Tomato "Pain Perdu"

French Laundry Course 8: Gros Michel Banana Sorbet

The missing photo. :(

A Banana Sorbet with Andante Dairy Yogurt "Granite"and Granola...it was delicious.

French Laundry Course 9.1: Regal de Fruits Rouges au Romarin

Rosemary-scented Genoa Cake, 'Creme Patissiere' and Summer Berries

French Laundry Course 9.2: Lingot De Chocolat en Mousse de Malt Croustillante

Chocolate Bar and Malt Mousse with Candied Spanish Peanuts, Popcorn Sherbet and Caramel

French Laundry Course 9.3: Crème brûlée

Yummy, buttery, crunchy deliciousness...

French Laundry Course: Coffee and Chocolates

The perfect ending to an amazing meal.

French Laundry Parting Gift

Buttery Shortbread Cookies to go....