Foster's Game Dinner September...

Last night it was time again for our night out at Foster's Restaurant in New Haven. As usual Katie and I joined Joe and Alethea Capobianco, and unfortunately (for them) none of the other dinner regulars could make it. We sat down with 30 strangers and one new addition to our group, my BF Sean Martin of Brass City Tattoo. Sean loved his first experience at Foster's and you will too, so go eat there!

The dinner's theme was duck...

I say this everytime, I know, but dinner was great! I loved the mussels casino. Mmm... bacon. Mmm... bacon made from ducks. Dessert was also great. Strange and unusual but delicious. Everyone in our party loved the 4th COURSE, and I'll admit that I liked it, but didn't love it. It was a texture thing for me.


And now... the photos. Enjoy!

The PRE-GAME: Pâté de Foie Gras

1st COURSE: Duck bacon topped New Zealand mussels casino

2nd COURSE: Duck consume with duck wonton
3rd COURSE: Duck confit napoleon with potato gofret and a blackberry lemon pistachio vinaigrette

4th COURSE: Goat cheese stuffed smoked duck breast with a slivered pear, pear brandy sauce5th COURSE: Duck egg Grand Marnier zabaglione with fresh berries

za⋅ba⋅glio⋅ne [zah-buhl-yoh-nee; It. dzah-bah-lyaw-ne] –noun Italian Cookery.

a foamy, custardlike mixture of egg yolks, sugar, and Marsala wine, usually served hot or chilled as a dessertAletha and Joe Happy-bianco

Chef/Owner Dave Foster has already posted the Halloween dinner menu on the Foster's site. Check it out! www.fostersrestaurant.com



I'll be there!