Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Petrossian

I went out with INSANE FOOD BLOGGERS last night.

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We went to Petrossian Paris on Robertson Blvd. THey loved it because it was brightly lit. I loved it because of this block of steak tartare I ordered that came with a layer of caviar. It was hilarious.

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Our three course meal turned into about 8 since the chef, Benjamin Billy, kept sending out pre-game freebees. Check it yo.


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A lobe of truffle butter that some people, I kid you not, were eating without bread. It was pretty horrendous, if entertaining. My friend Sam and I wouldn't go to that extreme but we did enjoy our fair share on toast points.


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My favorite - a crispy paper-wrapped shrimp with ginger. Light, adorable.


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A scallop with bacon foam... oh oh excuse me I mean emulsion. Butternut squash puree and a vinegary reduction.  Tasty.


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This is foie gras creme brulé. I admit I did not eat this. Foie has a horrific affect on me after my summer of '05 during which I ate foie nearly 3 times a week.  Enough is enough and I can't go back. The gluttons enjoyed it though.


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Ahhh! Finally something I ordered.  Smoked salmon. Could not complain. It was excellent. Next up came that block of meat referenced earlier. And then finally, 4.5 hours later, dessert.


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Panna cotta with white peach espuma... foam. I liked. It tasted like a fruit cup! Plus pistachio creme brulé, which was interesting though one bite was enough.


This meal felt like the last supper. But with lots of flash photography.

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