We had an adult-only outing this week - and mid-week at that! Edgar and Nicolette hosted the family at the Philly restaurant Gayle, where Edgar is one of the chefs. It was a meal unlike any other we've had before: a five course chef's tasting menu paired with wine and champagne, and it was delicious.
Recounting the dishes will not do them justice, but it may allow me to savor them all over again . . .
1) Tomato soda w/fried shrimp (served in a shot glass w/shrimp balanced on top)
2) Gayle Chowder or Gayle Minestrone
3) Lobster potato roll w/lavender and lemon cream or Sweetbreads with lemon and chestnut
4) Ocean Trout w/romaine puree and red onion marshmallow or Tuna w/risotto cake topped with leeks
5) Venison with Cherry Clafoutis and Brussel Sprouts or Filet Mignon with petite Shepard's Pie (both with grilled fois gras)
6) Farmer's Cheese Cheddar with paprika honey
7) Pear Hazelnut Souffle or Cheesecake with bourbon cherries and graham
Everything was exquisite, save for one venison interpretation that I (Kristen) didn't care for - but Dain thought was "minerally". This is the best shot I got of one of the plates (ocean trout) and, admittedly, it does not do justice!
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