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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

Posted by on May 19th, 2010 3 Comments