Dinner at The Modern, MOMA, Manhattan

June 21, 2013  •  New York, Restaurants, Travel, United States

0 manhattan new york the modern momaHow lucky are we? Our daughter Jenny worked at The Modern, a Michelin starred restaurant in Manhattan, for 10 weeks for her externship for culinary school, and our whole family (plus girlfriends) were able to have dinner there together the day after her last shift. Hold on to your hats, I’m about to reveal an astonishing array of meticulously crafted dishes, but first…1 manhattan new york the modern moma jenny chef…here’s Jenny, all dressed up in her uniform, on her last night working.2 manhattan new york the modern moma kitchenShe snagged me a look at the kitchen in back, and let me meet her chef. Only one word sums up that experience – PROUD! Especially when her chef said to me that she is very talented and is going places. Swoon!3 manhattan new york the modern moma amuse bouche4 manhattan new york the modern moma canapeDuring her time at The Modern, Jenny was responsible for the Amuse Bouche (fluke tartare and cauliflower on the spoons) and Canapés. Can you see how many little small things go onto each one? Imagine making 70-120 of each of these every night, including making all of the individual ingredients that go into them? Her team really took care of us, so let me share the complete evening’s choices with you.5 manhattan new york the modern moma wine

Wine – we had every kind you can imagine from sparkling rose to riesling to pinot noir.6 manhattan new york the modern moma oysterOysters, with a Classic Mignonette Sauce, Crunchy Jicama, and Caviar7 manhattan new york the modern moma trumpet mushrooms and musselsOven Roasted Trumpet Mushrooms with Bouchot Mussels, Toasted Almonds,
Jamón Iberico, and Harissa Vinaigrette8 manhattan new york the modern moma trumpet mushrooms and foie gras pralines“Pralines” of Foie Gras Terrine with Mango Purée and Balsamic Vinegar9 manhattan new york the modern moma sardinesDuo of Marinated Sardines with Artichoke, Ricotta Salata,
and Red Pepper-Green Olive Vinaigrette10 manhattan new york the modern moma squid ink pasta with sweetbreadsSquid Ink Pasta with Sweetbreads, Quail Egg, and Pork Belly11 manhattan new york the modern moma quail eggSlow-Poached Farm Egg with Black Winter Truffle, Salsify, and Squid Ink Spaetzle12 manhattan new york the modern moma brie souffleMunster-Brie “Soufflé” with Almond Crumble and Heirloom Carrot Consommé13 manhattan new york the modern moma sturgeon sauerkraut tartSturgeon and Sauerkraut Tart with American Caviar Mousseline and Applewood Smoke14 manhattan new york the modern moma chorizo crusted codChorizo-Crusted Cod with White Coco Bean Purée and Harissa Oil15 manhattan new york the modern moma lambThomas Farm Rack of Lamb with Olive and Fines Herbes, Bacon Fondue,
and Crisp Spring Onion16 manhattan new york the modern moma skirt steak zucchini blossomsBrandt Family Skirt Steak with Zucchini Blossom, Roquefort, Piquillo Pepper, and Arugula Jus17 manhattan new york the modern moma rhubarbPoached Rhubarb with Buttermilk Custard, Almond-Pistachio Crumble,
and Strawberry Sorbet18 manhattan new york the modern moma sorbet mango ravioliCaramel Parfait with Mango Ravioli, Coconut Tapioca, and Ten Flavor Sorbet19 manhattan new york the modern moma trufflesComplementary Chocolates20 manhattan new york the modern moma familyAnd while that may seem like a ton of food, I wasn’t even able to photograph some of the dishes the rest of the family had. Not to worry, you can find the full current menu here. For foodies like my daughter and me, this was a dining experience not to be missed!

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