Celebrating gf's birthday at one of our favorite restaurants. Richard Ekkebus never disappoints, even when he's not in the kitchen.
There's a very indulgent caviar tart to kick off the dinner. The octopus, langoustine, and other dishes are good, too.
Full account of dinner is here:
http://www.diarygrowingboy.com/2017/10/occupy-amber-prima-donna-in-da-haus.html
Schrenki-dauricus caviar: leek, crème fraiche and feuille de brick served like a fine tart
Langoustine: minced over airated aka uni, schrenki caviar, poached jicama, kabu and Granny Smith fricassée
Cantabrian octopus: grilled over charcoal, coulis of fermented bell pepper with pearl onions and octopus cooking juice emulsion
