Special Tasting Menu and Chef Tour at Roy's Los Angeles

March 20th, 2008

A meal of epic proportions. Unforgettable gastronomic orgasms. Maybe the 5th best night of my life ever. Ron and I went to Roy's downtown to meet one of my culinary heros, the owner of Roy's Restaurant chain, Chef Roy Yamaguchi. Roy's is a staple of Hawaiian fine dining, combining flavors of Asia with local farming on the islands. He is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the opening of his first restaurant. He went on a nine-city tour, and this night, he came to LA and created a divine meal. It was such a treat, a milestone in my foodie hall of fame. His kampachi sous vide was one of the best fish dishes I've ever had. Succulent, juicy, tender, melt in your mouth goodness. And the dessert sampler- the five elements of aloha, sent me into a tailspin of joy and delight. Mango flatcake, coconut ice-cream, passionfruit truffle, macadamian nut florentine cookie, banana flambe. I closed my eyes and had a dream I was on a magic carpet ride cruising by chocolate waterfalls and diving into a bed of coconut flakes. I live for experiences like this. Once in a lifetime. Blissful. Grateful to be alive. Grateful for all of my senses.

AMUSE BOUCHE
Carlsbad Aquafarm Raised Abalone
Tamago, Cha Soba, Sudachi Beurre Noisette
Perrier Jouet Grand Brut

FIRST COURSE
Kona Kampachi Sous Vide
Carlsbad Clams, Black Mussels &
Hawaiian Chile Pepper Water
Jacob's Creek Riesling

SECOND COURSE
Alaskan King Crab Duo
Greek Olive Roasted Crab Leg &
Pesto Crab Cake
Brancott Sauvignon Blanc

THIRD COURSE
Aka Miso Colorado Lamb Loin
Weiser Farms Heirloom Potato &
Oden Vegetables, Garlic Soy Jus
Jacob's Creek Reserve Shiraz

FOURTH COURSE
Five Elements of Aloha
Sandeman Tawny 20 Year Old Port