Ringing in the New Year at Commander's Palace New Orleans
Commander's 2015 New Year's Eve Celebration
Champagne & Caviar
Atchafalaya Basin roe along with Crystal hot sauce, finger limes &
Champagne caviar with warm Parmesan gougeres and basil creme fraiche
MV Laurent-Perrier•Brut•Champagne•France
Charred Cauliflower Salad
Ruby Red grapefruit and roasted cauliflower with shaved radishes, pomegranate seeds,
toasted almonds, herb goat cheese & citrus-Champagne vinaigrette
2013 Adelaide Cuvee by Anne Amie•Pino Gris Blend•Willamette Valley•Oregon
Louisiana Oyster Fondue
Crispy oysters and brie-cauliflower fondue with grilled kale,
sundried tomatoes, bacon and Parmesan with French bread croustades
2012 Domaine Costal•Vaillons•Chablis Premier Cru•Burgundy•France
Mayhaw Glazed Pork Belly
Abita root beer braised pork belly with put up mayhaw jelly,
Okra kimchi, Creole mustard pepper jelly and a sunny side up quail egg
2013 Darting Estate•Durkheimer Michelsberg•Riesling Kabinet•Pfalz•German
Sea Salt & Meyer Lemon Crusted Shrimp
A sauté of grilled eggplant, roasted roma tomatoes & caramelized garlic with
smoked gouda stone-ground grits, creamy pecan pesto ad piquillo pepper paint
2013 Domaine Dupeuble•Beaujolais Rose•France
Main Lobster, Winter Mushroom & White Truffle Risotto
Six varieties of foraged mushrooms slowly stirred down into
toasted superfine Arborio rice with
savory Chantilly, aged Parmesan and finely grated Oregon white truffles
2011 Maison Champy•Bourgogne Pinot Noir•Burgundy•France
Grand Marnier Lacquered Texas Quail
Fire roasted chili & cochon de lait boudin over smoky bacon-wilted greens
with Tabasco pepper jelly and espresso pecan crust
2012 Occhipinti•SP68•Frappato-Nero d’Avola blend•Sicilia-Vittoria DOC•Italy
Tournedo of Black Angus Beef
A chargrilled tournedo of beef with roasted mushrooms, whiskey smoked onions,
creamy parsnip puree with tasso & white truffle marchands de vin
2012 Stolpman Vineyards•Estate Grown•Syrah•Ballard Canyon•Santa Barbara•California
Dessert Bomb
An Assortment of the day’s offerings from the pastry shop which included:
First of the Season Strawberry Shortcake
Lally's Praline Parfait
Creole Bread Pudding Souffle
Creole Cream Cheese Cheesecake
Southern Style Pecan Pie
NV Paul-Marie et Fils•Vieux•Pineau des Charentes•Charente•France
