Champagne Dinner

Friday, November 21, 2008

Delius, deliusrestaurant.com, had their annual "Champagne" dinner tonight. We had a group of 20 people at our table. With this many people you could only talk with those close to you without getting up and walking around. It would have been better to have 2 tables of 10. I personally prefer a round table with no more 8 people. Makes for better conversation.

The restaurant did not have menus at our plates so I did not write down the bubblies that were served. Space was tight at the table so there really was no room for paper and pen. I do remember one of the sparklings was from South Africa and was quite good. The last champagne poured was a Henriot was very good. We started out with a Proseco.

First course - Ahi Carpaccio with citrus herb salad, fried capers and wasabi cream. This was an outstanding dish

Second course - Watermelon salad (red & yellow) with goat cheese and micro greens, Very refreshing and interesting,

Third course - Pan seared scallops with crispy prosciutto, artichoke hearts and a lemon-olive oil emulsion. Excellent flavor.

Fourth course - Duck Confit with fingerling potatoes, pears and arugula. The duck was perfect.

Fifth course - Apple Tart with homemade cinnamon ice cream. Just big enough to end the meal perfectly.