In the elegant confines of The Dining Room, a special New Year's Eve celebration awaits, offering an evening of culinary delight and sophistication. With seating meticulously crafted to ensure an intimate atmosphere, guests are encouraged to secure their reservations well in advance. The evening promises a singular, curated seating at 6:30 PM, making punctuality and preparedness paramount.
The allure of the festive season inspires an invitation for attendees to embrace the occasion with elegant attire, elevating the ambiance to one of refined celebration.
Guests will indulge in a carefully constructed five-course menu, each accompanied by expertly selected wine pairings.
The evening begins with an Amuse Bouche of Gougère filled with smoked salmon mousse and adorned with caviar, setting the stage for the culinary journey ahead.
The first course features a Yukon Potato and Mushroom Terrine accompanied by baby greens dressed with a Champagne vinaigrette, perfectly paired with a 2021 Savennières Croix Picot from the Loire Valley in France.
For the second course, guests will savor Eggplant Tartare, accented with caper cream, nasturtium, and preserved lemon, alongside a 2022 Gavi di Gavi La Scolca Black Label from Piedmont, Italy.
The third course presents a King Crab Salad, creatively contrasted with pickled watermelon radish, blood orange, and lemon espuma, complemented by a 2022 Haut Côte de Beaune Blanc from Domaine Dubois.
The highlight of the evening, the fourth course offers a Petite Filet of Prime Beef accompanied by potato pave and braised artichokes, enriched with a Bordelaise sauce. This course is heightened by a 2010 Château Chauvin, St. Emilion Bordeaux.
For dessert, the fifth course serves a sumptuous Matignon Chocolate Cake with vanilla bean gelato and chocolate décor, paired with a Dow LBV 2016 from Oporto, rounding out the evening on a note of sweet elegance.
Finally, the feast concludes with a selection of Mignardise, providing a final touch to an exquisite gastronomic experience. This is more than just a meal; it's a celebration of taste, tradition, and the promise of a new year.