(Photo Link )

A Night at the Paris Opera

Menu of Food, Wine, and Song

Reception Menu

Charles Heidseck 1990


Scottish Maple Smoked Salmon, Scottish Lemon-Dill  Smoked Salmon
Presented with Classical Accoutrements
***
Charcuterie de la Maison
Foie Gras Truffle and Morel Pate,
Venison Paté with Scotch Whiskey  and Juniper Essence
Pheasant Terrine with Forest Mushrooms
Rabbit Pate with Pistachios
***

Ceviche "Carmen"
Bay Scallop with Ponzu
Halibut with Lemongrass and Coconut
Norwegian Salmon with Salsa and Avocado Espuma
Prawns with Plantains and Grilled Pepper Marinade
Crispy Octapus with Mediterranean Salad
***
Caspian Caviar
Osetra Caviar on Ice with Grilled Buttery Rye Toasts and Buckwheat Blini Presented with  the Classical Accoutrements


Tray Passed Amuse Bouche

 Hors d’ Oeuvre
Crispy Lobster Chao on Sugar Cane Skewers
Confit of Duck with Lingonberry and tangerine in Crepe Purse
Wild Mushroom and Chevre Cheese Phyllo Tart with Capsicum

 Canapes
Brioche with Foie Gras Mousse with Port Raisin and Almond
 Eastern Crab Mousse with Tarragon Cream with Tomato Accent
Camembert and Stewed Sour Apple on Spiced Toast

Dinner


Prologue: Rigoletto," La donna è mobile", by Giuseppe Verdi
Essence of Truffle and Wild Mushrooms
Five Mushroom Broth and Marrow

Madiera- East India Madeira company: London Particular

Act One:  Carmen," Toreador Song", by Georges Bizet
Daurade a la Planche Con Verduras
Artichoke, Olives, Citrus, Tomato;
Manchego Toast with  Piquillo and Serrano Peppers
Lagar  de Cervera- Albarino 2001; Rias Baxis, Espana

Act Two:  La Boheme," Donde Lieta", by Giacomo Puccini
Roast Breast of Squab
Sauteed Savoy Cabbage
Foie Gras
Juniper Fig Sauce

Morey St. Denis 1er Cru " Les Sorbets"

Intermission

Trou Normand
(Souvenier Glass)
Boulard Grand Solage
Calvados Pays d'Auge

Act Three: Turandot, "Nessun Dorma", by Giacomo Puccini
Poitrine de Veau Farci et Braisee
Braised Breast of Veal
Stuffed with Cured Meats
Rhone Wine scented Tomato Sauce and Roasted Onions

Chateauneuf de Pape 2000 Clos du Janasse Vielle Vignes

Act Four: Il Barbiere di Siviglia, "Una voce poco fa" , by Gioachino Rossini
Roquefort
Warm Burgundy Poached Pear
Apricots and Spiced Walnuts
1989 Le Clos Baudoin Vouvray Aigle Blanc Vin de Tris Moelleux

Epilogue: Gianni Schicchi, "O mio babbino caro" by Giacomo Puccini
Opera Torte
Almond Chocolate Sponge
Ganache, Coffee Cream, Gold Leaf
Rosa Regale Brachetto D'Acqui D.O.C.G. NV

Cognac in the Cigar Library