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Fresh cabbage, mustard, apple by Adam Goldberg

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Café Boulud, New York

February 13, 2013

20 E 76th St.

New York, NY 10021

+1 (212) 772-2600

10th Course: "Nectarine Melba," Sicilian Pistachio "Pain de Gênes," Andante Dairy Yogurt, "Biscotti," and Raspberry Sorbet by Adam Goldberg

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The French Laundry, Yountville, California

August 5, 2011

6640 Washington Street

Yountville, CA 94599

+1 (707) 944-2380

10th Course: "Caramélia Chocolate "Crèmeux," Gros Michel Banana, Georgia Peanuts, "Dentelle" and Salted Popcorn Ice Cream by Adam Goldberg

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The French Laundry, Yountville, California

August 5, 2011

6640 Washington Street

Yountville, CA 94599

+1 (707) 944-2380

5th Course: Sweet Butter-Poached Maine Lobster Tail, Fennel Bulb, Mission Fig, Marcona Almonds and Aged Balsamic Vinegar by Adam Goldberg

The French Laundry, Yountville, California

August 5, 2011

6640 Washington Street

Yountville, CA 94599

+1 (707) 944-2380

Poached Seckel pears: spiced biscuit, speculoos, ginger ice cream by Adam Goldberg

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Café Boulud, New York

February 13, 2013

20 E 76th St.

New York, NY 10021

+1 (212) 772-2600

Additional Course: Thomas Keller Egg Custard - White Truffle Oil Infused Egg Custard with Black Truffle Ragoût by Adam Goldberg

The French Laundry, Yountville, California

August 5, 2011

6640 Washington Street

Yountville, CA 94599

+1 (707) 944-2380

6th Course: Smoked Liberty Farm Pekin Duck Breast, Royal Blenheim Apricot Purée, Romano Beans, Mustard Frills and Turnip "'Mostarda" by Adam Goldberg

The French Laundry, Yountville, California

August 5, 2011

6640 Washington Street

Yountville, CA 94599

+1 (707) 944-2380

"Seafood salad" by Adam Goldberg

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Café Boulud, New York

February 13, 2013

20 E 76th St.

New York, NY 10021

+1 (212) 772-2600

Amuse bouche: Salmon Cornets - Salmon Tartare with Sweet Red Onion Crème Fraîche by Adam Goldberg

The French Laundry, Yountville, California

August 5, 2011

6640 Washington Street

Yountville, CA 94599

+1 (707) 944-2380

Mocha mousse: pain de gênes, hazelnut salted caramel ice cream by Adam Goldberg

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Café Boulud, New York

February 13, 2013

20 E 76th St.

New York, NY 10021

+1 (212) 772-2600

Chef de Cuisine Timothy Hollingsworth and His Staff by Adam Goldberg

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The French Laundry, Yountville, California

August 5, 2011

6640 Washington Street

Yountville, CA 94599

+1 (707) 944-2380

Tamarind glazed cod - butternut squash, thai eggplant, shiitake mushrooms, red curry broth ($38) by Adam Goldberg

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Café Boulud, New York

February 13, 2013

20 E 76th St.

New York, NY 10021

+1 (212) 772-2600

9th Course: "Sweet Tea," Sorbet, Shiso, Young Ginger and Meyer Lemon by Adam Goldberg

The French Laundry, Yountville, California

August 5, 2011

6640 Washington Street

Yountville, CA 94599

+1 (707) 944-2380

Bread Selection by Adam Goldberg

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The French Laundry, Yountville, California

August 5, 2011

6640 Washington Street

Yountville, CA 94599

+1 (707) 944-2380

4th Course: Atlantic Cod "Confit à la Minute," Summer Squash, Toybox Tomatoes, Parsley and Sweet Garlic Cream by Adam Goldberg

The French Laundry, Yountville, California

August 5, 2011

6640 Washington Street

Yountville, CA 94599

+1 (707) 944-2380

Tin roofs in the sunny valley, The city of wood, French influenced, mining town, San Rosalia, Baja California Sur, Mexico by Wonderlane

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6th Course: Devil's Gulch Ranch "Épaule de Lapin," Black Eyed Peas, Arrowleaf Spinach, Glazed Bing Cherry and Black Truffle-Maple Jus by Adam Goldberg

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The French Laundry, Yountville, California

August 5, 2011

6640 Washington Street

Yountville, CA 94599

+1 (707) 944-2380

2nd Course: Royal Ossetra Caviar, Compressed Summer Melon, Nasturtium and Black Pepper Crème Fraîche by Adam Goldberg

The French Laundry, Yountville, California

August 5, 2011

6640 Washington Street

Yountville, CA 94599

+1 (707) 944-2380

Chef Gavin Kaysen shaving black truffle over celery root agnolotti by Adam Goldberg

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Café Boulud, New York

February 13, 2013

20 E 76th St.

New York, NY 10021

+1 (212) 772-2600

Black coffee, cream, and sugar by Adam Goldberg

The French Laundry, Yountville, California

August 5, 2011

6640 Washington Street

Yountville, CA 94599

+1 (707) 944-2380

Main dining room by Adam Goldberg

The French Laundry, Yountville, California

August 5, 2011

6640 Washington Street

Yountville, CA 94599

+1 (707) 944-2380

Mignardises: Chocolates - (clockwise) Olive Oil, Meyer Lemon, Peanut Butter and Jelly, Michigan Cherry, Hazelnut, Ginger by Adam Goldberg

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The French Laundry, Yountville, California

August 5, 2011

6640 Washington Street

Yountville, CA 94599

+1 (707) 944-2380

Bread selection by Adam Goldberg

Café Boulud, New York

February 13, 2013

20 E 76th St.

New York, NY 10021

+1 (212) 772-2600

Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatières 2006, Lucien Le Moine by Adam Goldberg

The French Laundry, Yountville, California

August 5, 2011

6640 Washington Street

Yountville, CA 94599

+1 (707) 944-2380

Cider compressed apples: smoked vanilla, pecan financier, brown butter ice cream by Adam Goldberg

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Café Boulud, New York

February 13, 2013

20 E 76th St.

New York, NY 10021

+1 (212) 772-2600

11th Course: "Coffee and Donuts" by Adam Goldberg

The French Laundry, Yountville, California

August 5, 2011

6640 Washington Street

Yountville, CA 94599

+1 (707) 944-2380

Celery root agnolotti - celeryh leaves, mimolette cheese, olive oil ($34) by Adam Goldberg

Café Boulud, New York

February 13, 2013

20 E 76th St.

New York, NY 10021

+1 (212) 772-2600

8th Course: "Comté Reserve," Eggplant, Sultana Raisins, Marcona Almonds, Frisée and Red Snapper Essence by Adam Goldberg

The French Laundry, Yountville, California

August 5, 2011

6640 Washington Street

Yountville, CA 94599

+1 (707) 944-2380

Bread, salted, and unsalted butter by Adam Goldberg

The French Laundry, Yountville, California

August 5, 2011

6640 Washington Street

Yountville, CA 94599

+1 (707) 944-2380

Preparing for Dinner Service by Adam Goldberg

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The French Laundry, Yountville, California

August 5, 2011

6640 Washington Street

Yountville, CA 94599

+1 (707) 944-2380

Take home: Shortbread cookies by Adam Goldberg

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The French Laundry, Yountville, California

August 5, 2011

6640 Washington Street

Yountville, CA 94599

+1 (707) 944-2380

About 3 hours in, taking a break on the patio by Adam Goldberg

The French Laundry, Yountville, California

August 5, 2011

6640 Washington Street

Yountville, CA 94599

+1 (707) 944-2380

Amuse bouches: Salmon Cornets and Warm Gougères by Adam Goldberg

The French Laundry, Yountville, California

August 5, 2011

6640 Washington Street

Yountville, CA 94599

+1 (707) 944-2380

Venison terrine - lingonberry compote, pickled vegetables, rosemary biscuit ($26) by Adam Goldberg

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Café Boulud, New York

February 13, 2013

20 E 76th St.

New York, NY 10021

+1 (212) 772-2600

Rosemary biscuits by Adam Goldberg

Café Boulud, New York

February 13, 2013

20 E 76th St.

New York, NY 10021

+1 (212) 772-2600

Croquettes by Adam Goldberg

Café Boulud, New York

February 13, 2013

20 E 76th St.

New York, NY 10021

+1 (212) 772-2600

Clipping Flowers from the Roadside Garden by Adam Goldberg

The French Laundry, Yountville, California

August 5, 2011

6640 Washington Street

Yountville, CA 94599

+1 (707) 944-2380

Entrance to the French Laundry by Adam Goldberg

The French Laundry, Yountville, California

August 5, 2011

6640 Washington Street

Yountville, CA 94599

+1 (707) 944-2380

Winding dirt roads, The other cemetery behind The city of wood, French influenced, mining town, San Rosalia, Baja California Sur, Mexico by Wonderlane

Alcove dining room by Adam Goldberg

The French Laundry, Yountville, California

August 5, 2011

6640 Washington Street

Yountville, CA 94599

+1 (707) 944-2380

Sourdough by Adam Goldberg

Café Boulud, New York

February 13, 2013

20 E 76th St.

New York, NY 10021

+1 (212) 772-2600

Caramel and hazelnut by Adam Goldberg

Café Boulud, New York

February 13, 2013

20 E 76th St.

New York, NY 10021

+1 (212) 772-2600