Pamplemousse Grille

Chef Celebration Dinner

April 2, 2013

Join us for the kick off our 18th Annual Chef Celebration Dinner Series at Pamplemousse Grille! Chef Celebration Foundation of San Diego is a nonprofit organization that strives to enhance the knowledge and potential of promising young chefs and lay a foundation of excellence for San Diego’s culinary future.

Every year, Chef Celebration holds a series of dinners featuring teams of award-winning local chefs who donate their time and talents to raise funds for an annual scholarship program.

http://chefcelebration.org/

Amuse

Heirloom Tomato Consommé
Basil Gelée, Fennel, Olive Oil

Justin Cullimore, The Crossings Carlsbad

First Course

Suckling Pig Terrine
Lillet Gelée, Home Made Mustard

Nicholas Bour, Rancho Bernardo Inn

Or

Crudo 2 Ways

Quick Cured Fluke Sashimi
Apple Cucumber Relish, Yuzu, Avocado Oil, Radish Salad

Bison Tataki
Pickled Mango, Eel Sauce, Avocado Salad, Petite Coriander Leaves

Eric Bauer, Rancho Valencia

Second Course

Pan Seared George's Bank Scallops

Cauliflower Multiple Ways, Melted Carlsbad Kale
Lemon & Caper Gremolata, Caramelized Shallot, Chicken Jus

Or

Braised Duck
Winter Truffle Agnolotti, Foraged Mushrooms, Nettle Puree

Nicholas Bour, Rancho Bernardo Inn

Entrées

Trio of Game

Breast of Pheasant with Morel Mushroom Mousse
Tellecherry Pepper Crusted Venison, Grilled Smoked Quail

Team PGrille, Pamplemousse Grille

Or

Beef Strip Loin
Toasted Barley, Swiss Chard, Dried Cherry, Hazelnut Gremolata

Tommy DiMella, Del Mar Country Club

Or

White Sea Bass
Oyster Velouté, California Caviar, Polenta Cake

Justin Cullimore, The Crossings Carlsbad

Dessert

Peach Wellington
Elderflower Gelato, Kiwi ‘Petit Pois’
Angela Denman, Pamplemousse Grille