Ever dream of becoming a chef? Running your own restaurant? Or perhaps becoming a contestant on Iron Chef competing against Mr. Batali himself. I had the pleasure of dining with chefs in training at the Northhampton Community College student run restaurant--Hampton Winds. Each student performs all functions of operating a restaurant and preparing the finest quality gourmet meals.

Their were five of us and each and every meal was meet with praise. The dinner was splendid; the service impeccable. Take a look at this slide show for inspiring ideas for your next Seduction Meal.


Hampton Winds
Dinner is $30 Pre Fixe - Select one item from each meal
Reservations can be made by calling 610-861-4549 between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
 


Appetizers

• Pan Seared Gnocchi, Shredded Duck Confit, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Demi Glace, Fried Sage
• Fresh Seasonal Fruit, Lotus Root Chips, Wildflower Honey
• Flash Fried Tempura Shrimp, Avocado Puree, Sweet Ginger Soy Sauce
• Roasted Scallop, Fresh Fig Molasses, Gorgonzola Cheese, Chive Oil
• Sautéed Beef Tenderloin "Bourguignonne", Potato Gaufrette, Pearl Onions, Micro Greens
• Charred Spanish Octopus and Calamari, Grilled Melon, Brown Butter, Lemon
• Cheese Selection, Toasted Olive Bread, Fruit, Black Mission Figs
• Moroccan Platter, Tabbouleh Salad, Hummus, Black Olive Tapenade, Warm Pita Chips

Soups

• Roasted Cauliflower, Shaved Pecorino Cheese, Truffle Oil
• Chicken and Chorizo Sausage Sofrito, Toasted Saffron
• Creamed Zucchini with Chives

Salads

• Roasted Beet and Watercress, Walnuts, Radishes, Horseradish Vinaigrette
• Heirloom Tomato, Toasted Pine Nut Puree, Micro Greens, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fleur de sal
• Fried Mozzarella Cheese, Baby Field Greens, Friseé, Reduced Balsamic Vinegar
• Daily Salad: locally shopped greens and vegetables created by Garde Manger Student
  

Entrées

• Roasted Salmon, Buttered Peas, Smoked Bacon, Crushed Fingerling Potatoes, Crème Fraîche
• Truffled Filet Mignon, Pan Seared to order, Whipped Potato, Wild Mushrooms, Burgundy Reduction, Sea Salt
• Slow Cooked Duck Breast, Caramelized Peaches, Spiced Couscous with Vegetables, Natural Juices
• Sautéed Veal "Oscar", Jumbo Lump Crab, Shaved Asparagus Tips, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Hollandaise, Caviar
• Crisped Halibut Fillet, Parsnip Puree, Baby Carrots, Brown Butter
• Pan-Roasted Pork Tenderloin, Broccolini, Roasted Artichokes, Crushed Fingerling Potatoes, Porcini Mushroom Sauce
• Grilled Flat Iron Steak, Shoe String Potatoes, Creamed Spinach, Sauce au poivre
• Chicken Breast, Spiced Sausage, Northern White Beans with Vegetables, Red Wine Reduction
• Seared Tuna Fillet, Eggplant Baba ghanoush, Bok Choy, Sweet Chili Sauce, Crisped Lotus Root
• Vegetarian Entrée
• Sweet Potato Agnolotti, Sage Cream, Brown Butter, Potato Crisps

Dessert

• As a finale to your dining experience at Hampton Winds a dessert cart comes to your table filled with sweet temptations that will please all gourmands in the house. All you have to do is select one--the most difficult part of this wonderful dining experience.