Re: [london.food] The French Laundry

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From: Simon Wistow
Subject: Re: [london.food] The French Laundry
Date: 18:27 on 19 Jan 2007
On Wed, Jan 17, 2007 at 07:20:22PM +0000, me said:
> Tomorrow I shall be going to The French Laundry.

I went. It was fabulous. More details to follow.

The other Simon took a photo of the menu

http://www.flickr.com/photos/hitherto/362620628/

The chef's tasting menu was

Oysters and Pearls
Sabayon of Pearl Tapioca and Beau Soleil Oysters w/ Sevruga Caviar

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Salad of Hawaiian Hearts of Peach Palm
Haas Avacado, Mizuna and Black Sesame Vinagrette

Mulard Duck Foie Gras en Terrine
Glazed Sunchoke, Shaved Fuyu, Persimmon, K&J Orchard Chestnut  and 
Brioche

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Veloute d' Oursins aux Truffle Noir
Wilted Romaine and White Truffle Royale

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Maine Lobster Tail "Cuite sous Vide"
Slow Poached Prune, Celery brnach amd Coffee-Chocolate Emulsion

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Devils Gulch Ranch Rabbit sirloin en Persillade
Caramelized Capiliollini Onions, Piquillo Peppe Coulis and "Sauce de 
Lapin"

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Elysian Fields Farm "Selle d'agnaeu Rotie Entiere"
Globe Artichokes, Golden Chanterelle Mushrooms 
Pommes Maxim and Suace Djionnaise

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Tete De Moine
Caramelized Belgian Endive, Royal belnheim Apricot Puree and Garden 
Mache

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Gros Michel Banana and Cranberry Sorbet
Boule de Niege, Muscavado cake and Roasted Banana Coulis

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Calice de Chcolate a la Noisette

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Mignardises



and the vegetarian menu was

Porridge of Koshijikari Rice
Quail Egg Yolk, Perilla Leaves and Mountain Caviar

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Roasted Musque de Provence Soup
Melted Savoy Cabbage, Glazed Chsetnuts and Pomegranate seeds

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Fricassee of Purple Top Turnips
Cara Cara Orange Confite, Sauteed Swiss Chard and Black Truffle Coulis

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Curry Scented Gratin of Celery Root 
Celery branch, Toasted Almond Tapenade and Dark Raisin Puree

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Pan Roatsed Hen of the Woods Mushroom
Glazed Salsify, Braised Arrowleaf Spinach and Mouselline Bearnaise

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Yukon Gold Potato Agnolotti
Pearl Onions, Shaved Baby Artichoikes and Barigoule Emulsion

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Rogue Creamery "Orgeon Blue"
Baby Beets, Candied Walnuts, Granny Smith Apple Puree and Frisee Lettuce

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Persian Lime Sorbet
with Cornmeal Financier and Chilli Chocolate Pudding

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Salted Caramel Souffle
Cinnamon Glace and Butterscotch Sauce

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Mignardises 

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