The finale dessert was meant to feel luxurious, comforting, and just slightly wild. Deep dark chocolate, silky anglaise infused with chicory root, buttery cookie crumble, and shaved hawthorn berries come…
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This finale entrée celebrates the beauty of responsibly raised meat and the elegance of simple preparation. A hard sear in cast iron creates a beautiful crust on the steak, while…
This dish beautifully reflects the agricultural heritage of the Americas. Creamy flint corn polenta creates the perfect canvas for roasted and tempura-fried squash, earthy wild mushrooms, and the smoky heat…
No return home to New England would be complete without a proper chowder. Rich, buttery, and deeply comforting, this version celebrates the incredible seafood traditions of the Northeast with lobster,…
A perfect opening bite for the finale feast, these smoked rainbow trout canapés balance richness, smoke, citrus, and fresh herbs in one elegant presentation. Served atop crostini made from fresh…
Now this soup sets off the raging debate and is slightly schizophrenic, juxtaposing my birthplace and my upbringing. In Manhattan (and most parts of Europe) this would be called a…
I’m subbing in a steak au poivre to honor our friend, Xavier Rolet’s, French heritage and add the additional fats that a typical American dinner has come to expect with…
This dish comes directly from Chef Michael Anthony, famed Executive Chef of Gramercy Tavern and Chef Partner at the new Lex Yard at the recently renovated and reopened Waldorf Astoria....
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It’s important to represent an omnivorous diet, since I am an omnivore. As such, I participate as intimately as possible in the process of animal harvest, including hunting. I think…
A classic southwestern dish, nopales, or prickly pear cactus paddles, are widely available throughout the West and offer a cornucopia of both flavor and nourishment. In the spring, prickly pear…
