We had an excellent evening last night at 1508. It was an open night full of lively discussion, new friends and early spring ingredients including the first morels of the season from a forager in Oregon–

Passing

Shad Roe and Sorrel

Beef Tongue, Grainy Mustard, Tarragon and French Breakfast Radish

Tiny Potato with Capers, Olives and Vegan Yogurt

Chicken Liver and Parsnip with Paprika and Lemon

Noodles with Sage, Rosemary and Paolo Olive Oil

Turnip Soup

(Chateau Les Valentines) Cotes du Provence ROSE Estate 2010

Seated

Scallop with Black Rice, Pea Shoots and Beets– Whole Wheat Boule

(Domaine des Roy) Touraine ROUGE "Les Linottes" 2008

Micro Arugula, Baby Tat Soi, Leeks, Baby Carrots, Fava Beans, Fennel, Blond Morels and Crunchy Quinoa dressed with Argon Oil and Banyuls Vinegar–White Spelt Roll Stuffed with Sesame and Curly Parsley

(Domaine de la Feuillarde) Saint-Veran V.V. 2008

Lamb Shoulder, Cannellini Beans, Salsify and Girasol Puree, Black Truffle with Spinach– Whole Grain Foccacia

(Domaine des Hauts Chassis) Crozes Hermitage "Les Chassis" 2007

Winnimere Cheese on Walnut Cracker

Almond Torte with Celery Almond Sorbet, Almond Celery Seed Brittle and Candied Celery

(Grange Tiphaine) Nouveau Nez - Sparkling Montlouis 2008

Chocolate Coconut Macaroon, Chocolate Beet Cupcake, Fresh Champagne Mango with Mandarin Orange

Goodie Bags- Warm Sesame Bread and Salty Sweet Rose Pistachio Biscotti