We were thrilled that old friends chose to bring new friends with them last night to celebrate two birthdays here at 1508. Fabulous group and so fun to cook with the many local firsts of the season– chanterelles, chestnuts, shallots, cranberry beans...

Dinner last night:

PASSING

Wood Grilled Quail and Parsley, Flat Iron Steak on Sweet Potato with Mustard, White Peach with Tomato and Basil, Brussel Sprout with Ginger and Sesame, Corn with Lime and Salt, Salmon Cake on Cucumber with Chive

Lemon Balm Vodka Martini

SEATED

Lamb Sausage with Fig, Arugula, Chestnut, Balsamic and Roasted Garlic

(Belregard Figeac) St. Emilion Grand Cru 2006

Spaghetti Squash with Shallot, Cranberry Beans, Tiny Eggplant, Sweet Red Pepper, Zucchini, Calaloo and Chanterelle

(Cheveau) Pouilly-Fuisse "Trois Terroirs" 2010

Rockfish with Leek, Basil Mashed Potato, Kale, Green Tomato and Sorrel

(Pillot) Bourgogne Rouge 'Les Grands Terres' 2008

Consider Bardwell Pawlet Cheese with Olive Oil Cracker

Honeycrisp Apple and Black Walnut Crumble with Frozen Path Valley Honey

(Domaine Leon Boesch) Cremant Brut Zero 2009

Dessert Bites: Chocolate Cake with Fresh Mint, Chocolate and Pistachio Biscotti, Vanilla Shortbread, Chocolate Chip Cookie

Take Away: White Hydrangea Bouquet