Arabella Room Menu at Lake Forest Place



On October 14th and 15th, our Executive Chef Taras Virstiouk created and executed a menu for our fine dining Arabella room. Residents enjoyed and expertly prepared prefix menu with wine pairings and were able to talk to the chef about how he prepared the menu and where his inspiration came from. Here is the menu that many got to enjoy:
   
AMUSE BOUCHE

POLENTA CAKE

STARTERS

ROASTED CARROT PANZENELLA
Apple, Carrots, Walnuts, Cumin Crema, Tomatoes, Kale, Toasted Brioche Bread

PAN SEARED SCALLOP ESCABECHE
Cucumber Tartare, Lemon Crema, Rye Chips, Shaved Radish

ENTREES

SPANISH MACKEREL
Quinoa, Fennel, Orange, Capers, Shaved Beets, Dill vinaigrette

SLOW BRAISED PORK SHANK
Corn Bread Puree, Roasted Beets, Sautéed Kale, Pomegranate Seeds, Fried Shallots

HANGER STEAK AND FRITS
Balsamic Glazed Crimini Mushrooms, Thin Potato Fries, Asparagus and Bistro Butter

DESSERTS

APPLE PEAR CROSTADA
Maple Ice Cream

CHOCOLATE POT DE CRÈME
Almond Tuile

Brian Kempf | Assistant Director of Dining Services | Lake Forest Place