On the Menu: Aureole Celebration

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September 10, 2010

JBF Award winners Christopher Lee and Charlie Palmer

With critically acclaimed restaurants from coast to coast, JBF Award winner Charlie Palmer is a culinary trendsetter and a renowned restaurateur. To celebrate the 20-plus years of his flagship restaurant, Aureole, chefs from both the East and West Coast outposts of Palmer’s beloved eatery will converge at the Beard House for a once-in-a-lifetime dinner. Here's what's on the menu: Hors d’Oeuvre Chilled Summer Corn Soup with American Caviar Spicy Ahi Tuna Cannelloni with Avocado and Mango Chutney Herb-Roasted Ham Croque Monsieur with Black Truffles and Frisée Salad Veal Agnolotti with Artichokes, Époisses, and Tomato Consommé Pairing: Lucien Albrecht Crémant d’Alsace Brut NV Dinner Chilled Alaskan King Crab with Heirloom Tomatoes, Watermelon, Basil, Aged Balsamic, and Green Peppercorn Aïoli Pairing: Barons de Rothschild-Lafite Reserve Speciale Bordeaux Blanc 2009 Whole-Roasted Hudson Valley Foie Gras with Vanilla and Star Anise–Caramelized Pineapple Pairing: Chateau de Cosse Sauternes 2006 Wild Striped Bass with Saffron Rice, Manila Clams, Sugar Snap Peas, Piquillo Peppers, and Sauce Pernod Pairing: Lucien Albrecht Pfingstberg Grand Cru Riesling 2005 Beef Duo > Short Rib Confit and Togarashi-Spiced Strip Loin with Peewee Potatoes,Ginger–Carrot Purée, and Jus Pairing: Chateau Duhart-Milon Pauillac 2007 Chilled Plum Soup with Green Grape Sorbet, Horchata Gelée, and Crispy Rice Pairing: Château de Jau Le Jaja de Jau Côtes du Roussillon Rosé 2009 Tropical Dark Chocolate Tart with Caramelized Bananas and Passion Fruit–Rum Essence Pairing: Clos de Paulilles Banyuls 2005