Last week was the first anniversary of the launch of taetopia, as well as the night my husband and I celebrated our wedding anniversary by dining at the chef’s table at elements in Princeton, NJ. This was apropos since a dinner at elements one year ago was what inspired me to launch my blog. Sous Chef Joe Sparatta was in charge of this incredibly luxurious nine-course meal. Here’s a photo journal of our dinner. I recommend clicking on the photos to get the full view of these plates of art (once you view a photo, use your browser’s “back” button to return to the post). Many thanks to everyone at elements who made our anniversary so special, and for continuing to inspire me.
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- Cocktails by Mattias Hagglund
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- “The Brooklyn”
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- Chef and servers huddle to work out the plan.
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- amuse bouche for her
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- amuse bouche for him
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- herbed hamachi sashimi: smoked soy, olive oil, apple, finger lime
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- heirloom cherry tomato salad: pesto, ricotta salata, balsamic, “crouton”
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- The sommelier confers with chef on the wine pairings.
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- white albacore tuna: “German potato salad,” tunato sauce, green beans
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- local monkfish: white bean, broccoli rabe, laughing bird shrimp
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- west coast halibut: potato “hash,” corn, chorizo, tropea onions, peppers
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- housemade fettucine: morel, mitake, chanterelle, poached egg, parmesan, Perigord truffle
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- pork belly: compressed melon, basil, citrus, macadamia
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- a5 kobe beef: “salt block tataki,” tempura, yuzu kosho
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- colorado lamb: crispy goat cheese, orange, fennel
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- the lamb and the beef
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- creme fraiche cheesecake: pistachio, orange, basil ice cream, “biscotti”
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- “kit kat:” gianduja, milk chocolate, “crunch,” hazelnut
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- Looking up from the chef’s table – elements has a beautiful interior.
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- Happy Anniversary!
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this looks fantastic. i’d like the salad (“i’m so over heirloom tomatoes”), fetuccine, and cheesecake for lunch please.
what was in the cocktails?
Mmmmm. These pictures are lovely and the food looks simply delicious. And I’m with Anne on the heirloom tomatoes. Been there, ate that.
Again, great photos! Just may have to take a drive out to Princeton soon.
It looks very good – wonderful pics!