the thin chef

{Almost} Wordless Wednesday

I was fortunate enough to attend the 15th anniversary lunch celebration at Disney’s California Grill last week. Chef Brian Piasecki is incredibly talented. Here’s what we ate.  {All photos shot with my cell phone.}

Tempura soft shell crab with local, organic citrus, hearts of palm, crystal lettuce, Asian vinaigrette + wasabi cream

Herb gnocchi with roasted baby spring market veggies (tiny celery hearts, thimble-size artichokes, and baby lettuces), cucumber blossoms, and carrot foam

Seared Columbia River wild, line-caught salmon with English pea risotto, blue foot chanterelles, and ramp pesto; topped with local, organic pea shoots

Wood-fired Karobuta pork medallions, fried sage leaves, glazed wild mushroom ragout, goat cheese polenta, and Zinfandel reduction

Florida Peaches + Cream: peach tarte Tatin, peach ice cream + streusel, peach panna cotta with champagne gelee, house-made peach nectar, and chopped fresh Florida peaches

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3 Responses to “{Almost} Wordless Wednesday”

  1. Joseph Hayes Says:
    May 19th, 2010 at 9:30 am

    My goodness … I was there too! Would have said hello if anyone had thought to introduce the group to each other LOL.

  2. Kristin Says:
    May 20th, 2010 at 4:27 pm

    I am drooling all over my keyboard, and I am immensely jealous.

  3. Peyton Says:
    May 21st, 2010 at 5:30 pm

    I am speechless. The photos (taken with your CELL PHONE??) are incredible, but the descriptions of the food that you enjoyed are simply beyond. What a talented chef (and good friend of your family, yes?) — how fortunate you are to be doing things that you love in a city that you love. Still so glad to have you back in Florida. :) xo

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