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Larry wrote in news:Xns98A964AC8C3D0noonehomecom@
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Take a look at this guy's galley:


six courses

Hudson Valley Foie Gras au torchon
wrapped in nori, yuzu kanten, ruby grapefruit-Korean pear-shizo pickles,
brioche crust
joh. jos. christoffel erben, 2004 erdener treppchen riesling kabinett,
germany 13.00
“stone, slate, granny smith apples, pear, apricot, one of foie gras’s
best companions”

onaga fiLlet, fish chicharrÓn (WATCH THE VIDEO on the webpage)
infused with anise seeds, fricassee of fennel, zucchini, Maui onion,
lemon thyme, sea urchin rouille
château de tracy, 2003 pouilly fumé, loire, france 14.00
"smoky, stone, grapefruit, citrus, lean, crisp, elegant wine for this
elegant dish”

Keahole Lobster a la coque
Kahuku corn cake with lobster coral, cucumber glazed with essence of
mint,
pomegranate-yogurt sauce
lynmar, 2005 chardonnay, russian river valley, california 14.00
“floral, citrus, apple, buttery, honey, chardonnays are a lobster’s
best friends”
or
our sommelier rare wine selection,
vincent girardin, 2002 meursault-charmes 1er cru, burgundy, france 29.00
the French one” (add 7.50)

Roasted Mountain Meadow Lamb loin
medaillons dusted with cépes, eggplant with ajwain,
baked alii mushroom, confit Big Waves tomato, lamb jus
badia a coltibuono, 2000 chianti classico riserva, italy 17.00
“black cherry, truffle, vanilla, hint of licorice,
exceptional chianti very comfortable with this Provence- inspired recipe

or
our sommelier rare wine selection,
paul autard, 2003 châteauneuf-du-pape, cuvée la côte ronde, france 29.00
“full bodied, earthy, tannic, not afraid of the lamb” (add 6.50)

Big Island Goat cheese mousse
fougasse croutons, granny smith tomato marmalade,
basil essence, baby greens bouquet
tardieu-laurent, 2001 saint-joseph vieilles vignes, france 15.00
"ripe raspberry, cherry, juicy, plum and vanilla;
this region also produces outstanding goat cheeses…no wonder”

chocolat aux epices
spiced chocolate bavaroise wrapped in mochi,
licorice ice cream, black currant sauce
ramos pinto, 1998 lbv port, portugal11.00 (2.5 ounces)
“full, round, ripe red fruits, chocolate, vanilla, licorice, classic
combination”


one hundred-two dollars one hundred fifty dollars
without wine selections with wine selections (2.5 ounces)

Not $100....$102.....very amusing.

Is anyone hungry, yet?.....(c;
More coffee, anyone??.....