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Food Review: Per Se

We had a special treat on Saturday, with an exquisite meal at arguably the greatest restaurant in the United States: Per Se.

The meal consisted of a 9 course meal including highlights such as:

• Their signature oysters and pearls dish
• A terrine of foie gras
• An incredible scallop with gnocchi
• The most tender American wagyu beef
• A unique presentation of an expresso ice cream

Oysters and Pearls

Duck Foie Gras

American Wagyu Beef

Mango Sorbet with Jasmine Foam

Peanut Butter Cup

In terms of an overall review, the service and food were paramount to none other. The choice of products were intelligently selected, with an emphasis on sustainable, locally grown/raised products.

The dishes were so complex, but had a functioning purpose. Some of the highlights I will recall from this meal was the incredible American Wagyu Beef, which has both the favorable qualities of American Angus and Japanese Wagyu.

Not to mention the beautiful scallop dish, and the ensemble of delicious desserts such as the peanut butter cup and the mango sorbet, Per Se is King in the Big Apple.

Until Next Post,

Greg

Only Four Weeks Remain

With only four weeks until the Tour de Cuisine 2010, I thought it would be an appropriate time to post our tour schedule:

July 4
Fly from Tampa to Paris via Atlanta

July 5
Fly from Paris to Biarritz, France

July 6
Bike from Biarritz, France to San Sebastian, Spain

July 7
Bike from San Sebastian to Zumaia, Spain and back.

July 8
Bike from San Sebastian to Saint Jean Pied de Port, France

July 9
Bike from Saint Jean Pied de Port to Arthez de Bearn

July 10
Bike from Arthez de Bearn to Eugenie le Bains

July 11
Bike from Eugenie le Bains to Puymirol

July 12
Bike from Puymirol to Saint Cirq Lapoppie

July 13
Bike from Saint Cirq Lappopie to Aurilliac
Pick up rental car
Drive from Aurilliac to Laguiole

July 14
Bike Tour of Laguiole
Drive from Laguiole to Valance

Juy 15
Drive from Valence to Sault
Bike from Sault to the top of Mount Ventoux and back
Drive back to Valence, then watch the end of Stage 11 of the Tour de France
Drive from Valence to Saint Bonnet le Froid

July 16
Drive from Saint Bonnet le Froid to Roanne
Bike tour of Roanne

July 17
Bike tour of Roanne (different route)
Drive from Roanne to Vonnas (lunch)
Drive from Vonnas to Lyon

July 18
Drive from Lyon to Annecy
Bike loop around Annecy
Drive from Annecy to Uriage les Bains
(return the car in Grenoble)

July 19
Taxi from Uriage les Bains to Laffrey
Bike from Laffrey to Gap

July 20
Bike from Gap to Chateauredon

July 21
Bike from Chateauredon to Cannes

July 22
Bike from Cannes to Monte Carlo, Monaco
(End of bike portion of the trip)

July 23
Fly from Monte Carlo to Barcelona, Spain
Pick up rental car
Drive from Barcelona to Sant Pol de Mar (lunch)
Drive from San Pol de Mar to Girona

July 24

Drive from Girona to Roses

July 25
Drive from Roses to Barcelona Airport
Fly from Barcelona back to Tampa via Atlanta

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Until Next Time,

Greg