The Rockefeller tree trimming is the quintessential celebration that sets alight the New York City holiday season, which the city is happy to share with visitors from all around the globe. We were delighted to have the vantage point from our client's offices on the 24th floor overlooking Rockefeller Plaza to help their staff celebrate the holidays with cheer. Here are some of the items we served to make the night merry and bright.
Hot Amuse-Gueule
- Tibetan turkey momo dumplings with spicy tomato sauce
Maple bacon glazed scallops with butternut squash risotto pancakes — frisée, mushroom and pepper salad
Pimenton eggplant, tomato and Mexican cheese quesadillas
Soy and fruit-braised beef short ribs with pickled carrots and mustard seeds
Red Thai shrimp bisque with scallops and sweet pea-cilantro ice cream
Cold Amuse-Gueule
- Spiced Foie grasgras crème brûlée with pineapple salad
Salmon ceviche with yuzu vinaigrette and harissa oil
Gingered snow peas on cucumber-shiso sorbet with soy syrup and toasted sesame streusel
Chorizo and Gruyère Magdalena muffins
Manchego shortbread with arugula, pine nut and date salad
Mignardises
- Brownies with sherried kumquat confit
Chilled coconut soup with poached pineapple, mango tapioca and spicy lime syrup
Pumpkin-pine nut crumble with ricotta mousse and maple syrup
English mini minced fruit pies with brandy butter
Featured Cocktail
- Perfect White Cosmo Christmas: vodka, white cranberry juice, lime juice, bitters