November 5, 2012
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Butter Poached Atlantic Lobster: yukon gold gnocchi, roasted onions, lobster emulsion - 3
J's comment > the best lobster & lobster bisque in Vancouver; lobster cooked to perfection, flavour absolutely outstanding |
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Qualicum Bay Scallop: taramasalata, black radish, cilantro, croutons - 3
J's comment > YUM. 'nuf said |
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Blackened Lobster: corn, scallions, jalapeno - 2+
J's comment > shame that it's only available on the tasting menu |
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Smoked bone marrow: with truffle - 2+
J's comment > shame that it's only available on the tasting menu |
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Honeydew mint soda: amuse bouche - 2+ |
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Puffed Quebec Foie Gras: quince, candied walnuts - 2+
J's comment > very good foie gras, but would have loved more; toast too heavy for the light foie gras. For this dish, I have to say I prefer Mosaic's foie gras parfait |
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Cranberry toast & foie gras mousse (the walnut shaped object on the top right) - 2+ |
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North Arm Farm Beets: goat cheese, hazel nuts, buck wheat - 2 |
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Mussel Coal bread - 2
J's comment > really beautiful concept |
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Coco's revenge - 2 |
Extra comment
The service was fabulous. For our 16 dish tasting course above, our server timed each course perfectly, so that there wasn't a long lag in between courses yet enough time so that they weren't cramming everything onto our tables.
Labels: downtown, fine dining, hotel, howe, moderniste cuisine, western
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