Xmas

La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs
Bailliage de Victoria ~ Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Wishing members of the Chaîne everywhere a very Merry Christmas

Christmas at the Empress - December 4, 2005

Venison Carpaccio on Asiago Cheese Cigar, Truffle Oil Drizzle
Prosciutto Ham & Lychee Nut Herb Boursin
Ahi Tuna Tataki on Cucumber, Wasabi Aioli
Chicken tandoori, Fenugreek Butter Sauce
Shrimp & Pork Gyoza, Sesame & Soy Dipping

Champagne, Paul Bara 1998, France
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Quebecois Foie Gras & Wild Chanterelle Flan

Sauterne Chateau Rabaud-Promis 2001 Premier Cru, France
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Pacific Salmon Three Ways
Grilled Smoked Black Cod on Kinpira Burdock
Yellow Tomato Gazpacho

Chardonnay Glen Carlou 2003, South Africa
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Shellfish Consummé
Dungeness Crab & Alaskan Scallop
Mizuna Leaves

Junmai Ginjo “Bizen”, Japan
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Pernod & Fennel Granité
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Star Anise Braised Buffalo Short Ribs
Stilton Yorkshire Pudding, Truffle Ice Cream
Skewered Thyme & Cilantro Squab

Osoyoos Larose 2003, BC *
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Roast D’anjou Pear & Flourless Chocolate Marquis
Saffron & Cardamon Anglaise
Maccha & Pistachio Ice Cream

Merlot Ice Wine Willow Hill 2003, BC
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Friandise

Coffee, Tea
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Robin Bourne, Maitre d’hotel
Takashi Ito, Executive Chef

*For more information on the amazing BC wine see: Larose


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