Chef Montgomery Lau had recently launched his Winter menu, Lawrence and I had the pleasure to try several of these winter inspired dishes.
1st dish:
Charred Smoked Scallops with Grapefruit, Celeriac, Pink Peppercorn, Pine Nuts, Parsley Purée, loved the flavours and presentation.
2nd dish:
Boston Lettuce & Avocado Salad, loved the addition of the nuts and seeds which added texture to the dish.
3rd dish:
Fire Roasted Half Rack of Lamb
Pomme palliason, glazed haricot verts, 12 hour caramelized Onions sauce foyot, an outstanding dish all around.
4th dish:
Yarrow Meadows Duck Two Ways
With vanilla yam purée, mustard spatzle, charred broccolini, cinnamon orange reduction
5th dish:
Porcini crusted AAA Alberta Beef Tenderloin
Potato Mille-Feuille, braised celery, Caramelized radish, celeriac purée, love the porcini crusting on the beef.
6th dish:
Pumpkin Gnocchi
7th dish:
Sticky toffee pudding with toffee caramel sauce
8th dish:
Mont Blanc (chestnut)
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By: Richard Wolak