Dinner at The Modern, MOMA, Manhattan
June 21, 2013 • New York, Restaurants, Travel, United States
How 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…
…here’s Jenny, all dressed up in her uniform, on her last night working.
She 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!
During 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.
![6 manhattan new york the modern moma oyster](https://cookingwithmichele.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/6-manhattan-new-york-the-modern-moma-oyster.jpg)
![7 manhattan new york the modern moma trumpet mushrooms and mussels](https://cookingwithmichele.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/7-manhattan-new-york-the-modern-moma-trumpet-mushrooms-and-mussels.jpg)
Jamón Iberico, and Harissa Vinaigrette
![8 manhattan new york the modern moma trumpet mushrooms and foie gras pralines](https://cookingwithmichele.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/8-manhattan-new-york-the-modern-moma-trumpet-mushrooms-and-foie-gras-pralines.jpg)
![9 manhattan new york the modern moma sardines](https://cookingwithmichele.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/9-manhattan-new-york-the-modern-moma-sardines.jpg)
and Red Pepper-Green Olive Vinaigrette
![10 manhattan new york the modern moma squid ink pasta with sweetbreads](https://cookingwithmichele.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/10-manhattan-new-york-the-modern-moma-squid-ink-pasta-with-sweetbreads.jpg)
![11 manhattan new york the modern moma quail egg](https://cookingwithmichele.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/11-manhattan-new-york-the-modern-moma-quail-egg.jpg)
![12 manhattan new york the modern moma brie souffle](https://cookingwithmichele.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/12-manhattan-new-york-the-modern-moma-brie-souffle.jpg)
![13 manhattan new york the modern moma sturgeon sauerkraut tart](https://cookingwithmichele.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/13-manhattan-new-york-the-modern-moma-sturgeon-sauerkraut-tart.jpg)
![14 manhattan new york the modern moma chorizo crusted cod](https://cookingwithmichele.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/14-manhattan-new-york-the-modern-moma-chorizo-crusted-cod.jpg)
![15 manhattan new york the modern moma lamb](https://cookingwithmichele.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/15-manhattan-new-york-the-modern-moma-lamb.jpg)
and Crisp Spring Onion
![16 manhattan new york the modern moma skirt steak zucchini blossoms](https://cookingwithmichele.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/16-manhattan-new-york-the-modern-moma-skirt-steak-zucchini-blossoms.jpg)
![17 manhattan new york the modern moma rhubarb](https://cookingwithmichele.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/17-manhattan-new-york-the-modern-moma-rhubarb.jpg)
and Strawberry Sorbet
![18 manhattan new york the modern moma sorbet mango ravioli](https://cookingwithmichele.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/18-manhattan-new-york-the-modern-moma-sorbet-mango-ravioli.jpg)
![19 manhattan new york the modern moma truffles](https://cookingwithmichele.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/19-manhattan-new-york-the-modern-moma-truffles.jpg)
![20 manhattan new york the modern moma family](https://cookingwithmichele.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/20-manhattan-new-york-the-modern-moma-family.jpg)