Hyatt Regency Chef's Table

I was invited to a Chef's Table luncheon yesterday at the Hyatt Regency Hotel and the luncheon was absolutely fabulous! If you are thinking of having your wedding reception at the Hyatt, you can expect to have a scrumptious meal for you and your guests! Thought I would share the menu that we had yesterday!

"The Taste of Winter"

Amuse

Roulade of Chicken with Caramelized Mushrooms,

Ricotta Salada and Spinach over a White Bean Stew

First Course

Pumpkin Seed Crusted Snapper, Parsnip Puree

Carrot and Green onion Sauces

Intermezzo

Blood Orange Sorbet

Main Course

Rioja Braised Short Rib with Sweet Potatoes in three ways:

Sweet Potato and Panchetta Ravioli,

Bravant Sweet Potatoes

and a Crispy Sweet Potato Nest

Trio Dessert

Chocolate Bread Pudding with Cherries,

Macadamia Nuts and Port Syrup

Salty Caramel Parfait

Hazelnut Mocha Espresso

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