Two groups made up of all first time guests came to 1508 last night. After the first course they had merged into one fabulous animated group.

Passing

Shiitake Soup, Chives

Kale, Sesame

Roasted Parsnip

Pickled Watermelon Radish, Sorrel

Egg, Shallot, Toast

Sweet Potato, Caramelized Candy Onions

Bay Leaf and Lemon Vodka Cocktail, (Domaine Brazilier) Coteaux du Vendomois Rose 2010

Wood Grilled Guinea Hen, Savoy Cabbage, Butternut Squash, Tiny Potato (Avocado for Non-Poultry Guests)– 48 hour Farm Bread

(Domaine La Blaque) Coteaux de Pierrevert Provence Rouge 2009

Fennel, Black Walnut, Black Eyed Peas, Celery Root, Carrot, Black Truffle– Grainy Sorghum Bread

(Jean Marc Pillot) Bourgogne BLANC 'Les Grands Champs' 2008

Rockfish, Baby Turnips with Greens, Saffron (Hedgehog Mushrooms for Non-Fish Eaters)

(Henri Jouan) Bourgogne Passe-Tout-Grain 2009

Appalachian Cheese, Cracker

Black Rice Pudding, Vanilla, Persimmon, Sesame Brittle

(Grange Tiphaine) Montlouis 'Nouveau Nez' Pet' Nat 2010

Banana Cake with Frozen Chocolate, Caramelized Walnuts, Cocoa Nibs

Cookies: Mexican Wedding, Coconut Pistachio, Tonka Bean Shortbread, Chocolate Mint Drop

Take Home: Chocolate Fig Bread