I guess pretty self-explanatory, a dinner exploring all the beautiful spring produce that was in the market at the time… Salad of Vine Ripened Yellow Tomatoes, Asparagus, Fiore di Sardegna N.V. Clinton Vineyards Seyval Natural… 

Given the title of the evening, New Jobs & the Search Therefor, I had to think back on this one. With the timing, I was comfortably ensconced working as the wine director at Felidia Ristorante,… 

A little tour through the Atlantic island countries, each dish representing a different cuisine. First Port of Call Iceland Poached Cod with Cardamom Sauce Aalborg Akvavit Cocktails Second Port of Call The Canaries Empanadas with… 

I don’t remember where the idea came from. Probably some online cooking show, or maybe an article in a trade magazine, of putting together an “all chocolate” dinner. It was an idea that I later… 

A menu chock-ful of nuts! Fennel Salad with American and Israeli Persimmons, Pecans and a Pernod-Mustard Vinaigrette N.V. Gruet Brut Grafton Cheddar Soup with Spinach, Mizuna & Walnuts, Cranberry Bannock 1991 Umberto Cesari Albana di… 

It was the 45th anniversary of the UN’s declaration of Human Rights Day, how could we not celebrate. There’s clearly a big gap here from the last dinner – a solid 8 months – I… 

Hey, I only had a menu in my files that had clearly become stained from being on the table during dinner. Such is life. I was playing with some ideas I got from working at… 

I think these were served in the order starting with the caviar and then going clockwise from there, but who remembers? A couple of details stand out – the Pommery mustard sauce was an inspiration…