Comments on: Après Kosherfest @ Solo http://www.kosherblog.net/2007/02/13/apres-kosherfest-solo/ Finding the finer side of everyday kosher living Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:39:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: chaim http://www.kosherblog.net/2007/02/13/apres-kosherfest-solo/#comment-5022 chaim Wed, 14 Feb 2007 00:36:25 +0000 http://www.kosherblog.net/?p=985#comment-5022 That is indeed my <i>steak au poivre</i>. I will speak about it in just a moment, but I would also like to point out that the side next to it was an excellent shredded potato and spinach tower. Now to the steak! As Jabbett said, the flavor was excellent. The flavor profile was perfect. with each bite the mouth was inundated with the spice and sharpness of the pepper and ginger. Then the meat made it's presence known, with both an exquisite flavor and texture. Finally the sweetness of the pear refreshed the mouth of the pepper, preparing it for the next bite. Frankly, I was amazed. It would have been very easy for any of the flavors to become overwhelming through the course of an entire dish. The true brilliance was in the chef's ability to pair them so that did not occur That is indeed my steak au poivre. I will speak about it in just a moment, but I would also like to point out that the side next to it was an excellent shredded potato and spinach tower.
Now to the steak! As Jabbett said, the flavor was excellent. The flavor profile was perfect. with each bite the mouth was inundated with the spice and sharpness of the pepper and ginger. Then the meat made it’s presence known, with both an exquisite flavor and texture. Finally the sweetness of the pear refreshed the mouth of the pepper, preparing it for the next bite.
Frankly, I was amazed. It would have been very easy for any of the flavors to become overwhelming through the course of an entire dish. The true brilliance was in the chef’s ability to pair them so that did not occur

]]> By: judi http://www.kosherblog.net/2007/02/13/apres-kosherfest-solo/#comment-5023 judi Tue, 13 Feb 2007 22:54:26 +0000 http://www.kosherblog.net/?p=985#comment-5023 Oh, no- vertical food. How delightfully.... tall! The Jack Daniels mousse looks intriguing & the banana brulee tart looks healthy only in portion size. I need it. Oh, no- vertical food. How delightfully…. tall!

The Jack Daniels mousse looks intriguing & the banana brulee tart looks healthy only in portion size. I need it.

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