For a long time, I have been watching Top Chef. One reoccurring guest Judge has been Eric Ripert. What a treat it was to be able to visit his flagship restaurant: Le Bernardin for lunch..
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| Bread Selection - Tried the Pretzel Breach and the Brioche which were both amazing! |
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| Salmon Rillette and Toasts |
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| STRIPED BASS - Wild Striped Bass Tartare; Baby Fennel, Zucchini Crispy Artichoke, Parmesan Sauce Vierge (Favorite savory course) |
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| CRAB - Chilled Peekytoe Crab Salad; Baby Radish and Avocado Green Apple-Lemongrass Nage |
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| SCALLOP - Warm Scallop "Carpaccio"; Snowpeas and Shiitake Lime-Shiso Broth |
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| HALIBUT - Poached Halibut; Glazed Baby Bok Choy,Bergamot-Basil Emulsion |
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| MONKFISH - Roasted Monkfish; Wilted Mustard Greens-Daikon "Sandwich" Adobo Sauce |
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| STRAWBERRY - Strawberry Sorbet, Mascarpone Cream, Basil |
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| BLACK FOREST - Dark Chocolate Cremeux, Kirsch Bavaroise, Belgian Kriek Beer Sorbet (Favorite Dessert) |
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| Black Currant Bites |
