Verdure

Question 1

What does “verdure” mean?

Answer 1

ver·dure
/ˈvərjər/

noun

lush green vegetation.

LITERARY
the fresh green color of vegetation.
LITERARY
a condition of freshness.

Question 2

Insalata 24

Answer 2

insalata with winter chicory, orange, pistachio, and pecorino di fossa

Sancerre
can be split x2
diary, citrus, nuts, and alcohol allergies can be removed

winter chicories: castelfranco, raddichio, endive

pistachio dressing: reduced orange juice emulsion, red wine vinegar, pistachio oil, and grapeseed oil

orange slices, halved castelvatrano olives, toasted and crumbled pistachios, shaved fennel, grated pecorino romano, cubed pecorino di fossa, and pistachio dressing

Formaggio di fossa: an Italian cheese originating from Sogliano al Rubicone, in the province of Forlì-Cesena, Emilia-Romagna. Fossa’s production process dates to the 14th century. The cheese matures in pits dug in tufa, where it matures for three months.

Question 3

Carote 21

Answer 3

steamed and charred baby heirloom carrots, with spiced carrot puree and finished with saffron, dukkha, and dill

Gruner Veltliner
dish is vegan & gluten free
citrus, allium, seed, nut allergies can be removed

steamed carrots: carrots, roasted cinnamon sticks, star anise, and cumin are placed in a steam bath until al dente. when fired it is charred and dressed in gremolata (parsley, mint, extra virgin olive oil, lemon zest and juice)

carrot puree: diced carrots, spanish onion, saffron, curry powder, salt, water, grapeseed oil

dukkha: hazelnuts, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, and fennel seeds are toasted and blended together

shaved carrots: dressed in olive oil and lemon juice

Question 4

Rapa 21

Answer 4

market turnips, calabrian chili, fregola

Bandol rose
VEGAN
allium and seed allergies cannot be remoed
nightshade and gluten allergies can be removed

rutabaga: salt-baked and cut
baby turnips: pan roasted with garlic and thyme
kohlrabi: aka turnip raw sliced and lacto-fermented
pipian: pureed turnip leaves with parsley, toasted pumpkin seeds, shallots, garlic, coriander, cumin
puffed fregola: cooked and fried
daikon cress

Question 5

Barbabietole 21

Answer 5

market beets with dill, creme fraiche, horseradish

Lambrusco
dairy allergy can be done without, not recommended

beets done 4 ways: fried, raw, roasted with salt, and cooked in red wine vinegar with thyme and bay

dill oil: dill is blanched and pureed with grapeseed oil then strained

creme fraiche: whipped with horse radish qnd salt

tabouli: cauliflower robocouped then tossed with parsley, lemon juice, and evoo

Question 6

Castagna 22

Answer 6

chestnut soup with parsnip and apple

Sandhi chard
nuts and allium allergies cannot be removed

parsnip: diced and roasted with evoo
apple prepared 2 ways:
1) diced raw and compressed with evoo and rosemary
2) pureed
chestnuts: roasted then fried
soup: roasted chestnuts, root vegetable sofrito of squash, celery root, parsnip, carrot, onion, sage, and rosemary

Question 7

Patate Dulce 22

Answer 7

roasted sweet potato, oranges, labneh sauce, toasted hazelnuts, and tempura fried sweet potatoes

Verdicchio
dairy and citrus allergies cannot be removed
gluten and nut allergies can be removed

roasted sweet potato: filled with sweet potato, brown butter, orange oil, and salt

tempura: deep fried in ap flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and carbonated water

labne: yogurt, orange oil, honey, salt