On August 16, Majid's will host a dinner revolving around the miracle berry. When taken, this fruit silences the sour flavor receptors on the tounge for about an hour. One can take a bite out of lime and it becomes the sweetest kool-aid ever.
A few years back, I executed the first composed meal involving this product with Bon Vivant Savant at the Rausch Planetarium. Why not do it again in a restaurant setting?
The Format: We're imitating the famous feasts of Careme and Escoffier, so publican-style seating is a must. The guest will leave with six new best friends, as people tend to chat over what they are experiencing due to the fruit's effects. We will be serving both family-style and butler-passed dishes, as there simply will be too much food and drink for it all to fit on the table. The guests will be encouraged to try everything once, eat the miracle fruit tablet and then try everything again- to enjoy the transformation. That makes for 8 tastes of drink and 18 tastes of food! A feast, indeed...
As always, I'll be tweaking this thing up until the day of execution, so expect some minor changes.
6:00 ~ 7:00
The Violet Hour
Tasting of 'The Countess,' A cocktail chosen by Gary Regan as '101 Best of the Year.' It's also a perfect opportunity to get an appertif into the belly of the guests...
The Beverages
The Persian Sour
Russian Standard Vodka, Dumante, House-Sour, Sumac Sugar Rim
The Balsamic Shrub
Bombay Gin, Balsamic Vinegar, Tonic, Lime, 'Ice Cube'
Thanks for the Memories
Old Forester Bourbon, Mint Simple Syrup, Wycliff Sparkling Wine
Wine
(I'm working on the selection now)
The Cuisine
Portuguese Kale Salpicon
House-Made Duck/Pancetta Sausage, Kale, Shallot (I'm on the fence about the binder right now...)
Kim Chi Brussels Sprouts
Chimichurri Rouladen
Flank Steak, Carmelized Onion Puree, Roasted Daikon and Carrot
Double-Fried Wings
Caribbean Fruit-Based Hot Sauce, Fresh-Squeezed Lime Juice, Yoghurt Sauce
Duck Bruschetta
Smoked Duck Breast, Cinnamon Gastrique, Microgreens
Mushroom Caps
Cremini Mushrooms, Pimento Goat Cheese, Scallion
Braised Pork Belly
Pommery Mustard Crust, Toasted Panko, Bruleed Medjool Date
Ceviche
Calimari, Dill, Lemon, Pickled Pearl Onion
Whiskey Sour Bread Pudding
Sour Dough, Old Forester Wash, Candied Lemon, Jowl Lardon
'And always a surprise or two.'
Reservations are required, as space is limited.
Time: Thursday, August 16, 6:00/7:00
Price: $50 plus tax and gratuity
Majid's
3930 Chenoweth Ln
502.618.2222
