Grilled or steamed lobster. Sweet meat dipped in melted butter. Licking fingers to capture each and every drop. Wonderfully sensual and very seductive. Not to take away from the pleasures of sharing a simple lobster seduction meal; however, when you want to really dazzle your date, take a cue from these top chefs as they exquisitely prepare and present a new slant on the king of crustaceans.

A Lobster Degustation Dinner--another delicious gourmet food and wine tasting event held at the James Beard House. The food is sensual and artistically presented; the colors, contrasts and shapes inspiring. Degustation means "a careful, appreciative tasting of various foods" and this dinner certainly held up to its promise. For future food and wine tastings at the James Beard House, go to this link for a list of upcoming events.


Lobster Degustation Dinner

Star Chefs from some of the finest restaurants in Colorado
Ryan Blanchard - Walter's Bistro and Plate World Cuisine        
Bryan Byard - Plate World Cuisine        
Jason Gust - Ritz Grill    
Jeff Knight - Craftwood Inn
James Camron Welch - Sonterra

Hors d'Oeuvre

Tempura Lobster Tails with Peanut Sauce

Lobster Ceviche in Blue Corn Tortilla Cones

Lobster Maki with Wasabi Aïoli

Served with Mont Marcal Reserve 2005

Dinner

Roasted Lobster and Scallop Medallion with Artichoke Hash and Creamed Leeks
Served with Penfolds Bin 51 Eden Valley Riesling 2006

Lobster & Vegetable "Shabu-Shabu"
Served with Domaine William Fèvre Champs Royaux Chablis 2006

Grilled and Chilled Lobster with Field Greens, Black Winter Truffles and Truffle Vinaigrette
Served with Huia Pinot Noir 2005

Grilled Kobe Beef Hanger Steak with Lobster Ratatouille, English Peas & Mint Sauce
Served with Tablas Creek Vineyard Côtes de Tablas 2005 (this was a big hit at my table)

Lemongrass-Ginger Panna Cotta with Pomegranate Soup
Served with Selaks Ice Wine, Eastern Coast New Zealand 2005