Blank Slate

To usher in spring, chefs Lucas Chandler and Jeffrey Webb of Blank Slate hosted a pop-up dinner and menu focused on the first flavors of spring. On Saturday, April 26 they welcomed 16 diners to this intimate, six-course dinner.

For this dinner, they chosen Gallerie Rouge as the evening’s backdrop. Specializing in original vintage posters dating back as late as the 1800s, Gallerie Rouge has the largest collection in Denver. Enjoy the food p**n!

Menu:

Course 1
Buttered radish, Oscietra caviar, rose petals
Pairing: Domaine de Messey ‘Cremant de Bourgogne Blanc’, Burgundy NV

Course 2
King crab, Miner’s lettuce, strawberry, fiddlehead ferns, ramps
Pairing: Domaine de Messey ‘Cremant de Bourgogne Blanc’, Burgundy NV

Course 3
Wild watercress soup, white asparagus, celery
Pairing: Kuen Hof Veltliner, Alto Adige 2011

Course 4
Cobia, clams, asparagus, to***co, rhubarb, nasturtium
Pairing: Domaine Roux Bourgogne Blanc, Burgundy 2012

Course 5
Pork ribs, maitake mushroom, pea vines, buttermilk, mint
Pairing: 2010 Cave de Tain Crozes Hermitage 'Les Haut de Fief', Rhone 2010*

Course 6
San Simon, almond, membrillo, tarragon
Pairing: La Garrocha Amontillado, Jerez NV

Course 7
Toasted milk solid panna cotta, burnt sugar, elderberry, cocoa, sorrel
Pairing: Domaine La Tour Vieille, Banyuls 2010

*Wine pairings courtesy of our close friend and sommelier in Seattle Washington. All photos are courtesy of Rachel Nobrega.

Can't stop thinking about how excited we are to do Balistreri Vineyards' Spring Barrel Tasting Dinner on Saturday. Do you have your tickets? Check out the menu: http://ow.ly/wiLlp

Whew. Last night's was fantastic. Thank you to our guests, servers and hosts - you helped make the dinner experience utterly amazing. We are so grateful for you. To our guests: we sincerely hope we can cook for you again soon.

Lastly, go Broncos!