✨ On May 16th, we stepped into a world where gourmet met the wild—Magic of Mushrooms: An Exotic Tasting Experience. 🍄💫
From truffle consommé to crispy maitake, every dish told a story. But the real magic? The people. The laughter. The connections. The joy of sharing good food with great souls. 🥂
Thank you to everyone who made this intimate tasting unforgettable. Until next time… 🌿
🍽️ Full Tasting Menu
1. Truffle-Infused Mushroom Consommé
A light, clarified broth made from wild mushrooms, finished with a hint of truffle oil.
2. Lion’s Mane “Crab” Cakes
Pan-seared lion’s mane mushrooms mixed with herbs, served with a lemon-caper aioli.
3. Lion’s Mane & Avocado Toast Bite
Lightly seared lion’s mane mushrooms on a tiny toast with smashed avocado.
4. Crispy Maitake & Nori Salt
Fried maitake clusters lightly dusted with umami-rich nori salt, served on a mini skewer.
5. Morel & Cashew Cream Crostini
Sautéed morels over a thin slice of grilled sourdough with cashew cream and fresh chives.
6. King Oyster Carpaccio
Paper-thin slices of king oyster mushrooms, marinated in citrus and olive oil, topped with sea salt and chive oil.
7. Porcini & Hazelnut Pâté
A smooth porcini mushroom and toasted hazelnut spread on a mini rye crisp with microgreens.
8. Charred Shiitake & Eggplant Skewers
Glazed with a soy-mirin reduction and sprinkled with sesame seeds.
9. Pickled Chanterelle & Pear Bite
A single pickled chanterelle served atop a thin pear slice with a hazelnut crumble.
10. Pickled Enoki & Cucumber
Enoki mushrooms quickly pickled in rice vinegar, served on a cucumber slice.
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