The other night, I had dinner at my favorite restaurant in the world. "Thank You" to the HQ.
We decided to do the "Chef's Tasting," which is a five-course meal accompanied by wines the chef matches to each course. The whole thing was amazing: I barely remember getting back to my car afterwards.
Randy Zweiban, the executive chef at Nacional 27, wasn't in that night (he'd already left). In his place, according to our server Charles, was "Number Two." I envisioned Robert Wagner in a chef's hat preparing our dinner. The menu was Randy's, though.
I spoke to Number One the next day, and he emailed me the menu, so I've posted it here.
The only thing I missed out on was a caipirinha. And they make 'em the right way (with cachaça-- no vodka!). It was a little too cold for that, anyway.
For you out-of-towners: if you're ever here, check this place out. It's definitely worth it.
CHEF'S TASTING MENU
Hamachi Ceviche, Asian Pear, House Pickled English Cucumber
- Chandon Brut Fresco Argentina N/V
Mushroom Madeira Sopa, Grilled Shrimp
- Lustau Escuadrilla Rare Amontillado Sherry
Grilled Grouper Huachinango
- Starvedog Lane Sauvignon Blanc Adelaide Hills Australia 2002
Prime Sirloin Chimichurri, Three Potato Hash-House Made Chorizo, Carmenere
Reduction
- Los Portones de San Francisco Carmenere Cachapoal Valley Chile 2001
Dessert (jtl's note: This consisted of two: a cinnamon-sugar "cookie," for lack of a better word, covered with homemade caramel ice cream and a chocolate garnish; and a "three chocolate" chocolate shake served in an aperitif glass.)
- Whitehall Lane 1998 Late Harvest Orange Muscat (matches the cookie/ice cream)
- (and) Graham's Six Grapes Unfiltered Reserve Porto (matches the shake)
