Feast: Joe Cussen Celebration
One of the gifts I feel I can give people is to cook for them. Breaking bread with others is truly a spiritual experience. Meals can come for any reason; meeting new people'; celebrating a friend or occasion; or just for fun. Over the past couple of years, I have done meals for colleagues and dear friends who are moving on to other adventures. Although in some ways the dinners are bittersweet, celebrating friendship and a colleagues work is always a wonderful occasion.
Joe is the type of guy who would give you the shirt off his back. He is committed to giving himself to others and to service to those on the margins. Working with him on Justice Summits or curriculum or doing service together these past ten years has meant a great deal.
So this meal was for you, Joe! A meal hopefully designed to celebrate you.
Tuna Crudo - “Vitello Tonnato”
Raw Tuna, Parsley Pesto, Roasted Mushroom
Served with “Perfect” Manhattan 1792 Bourbon
Served on a Himalayan Pink Salt Block
Amuse
Mama’s Meatballs
Pork and Beef, Mild and Hot Italian Sausage
Served with “Perfect” Manhattan 1792 Bourbon
First course
Sicilian Scallops
Blood Orange, Fennel, Fennel Marmalade, Red Onion
Served with Black Stallion Sauvignon Blanc 2015
Second course
Clam “Chowdah”
Claw Fondue, Gnocchi, Celery Leaves, and Fried Shallots
Served with Lobster Martini
Sheringhamn Seaside Gin and Lobster Vermouth
Third Course
Steakhouse Dinner
Seared Rib-eye
Roasted Carrots, Creamed Spinach, Truffled Mushrooms
Served with Black Stallion Petit Sarah 2013
Intermezzo
Lemon Granita With Brandied Cherry
Fourth Course
Chocolate and Whiskey Pairing
Dark Chocolate Pot de Creme
Served with Balevine Doublewood 12 year old
Individual Chocolate and Hazelnut Tart
Served with Old Pulteney 12 year old
Milk Chocolate and Caramel Pain Perdu
Served with Dalmore 12 year old
