“You know a meal is special when you can recall it in vivid detail years, even decades, later. Epicures have traveled from far and near to visit Gerard Craft’s flagship restaurant, Niche, and have departed with memories of exquisitely plated, creative dishes. Craft’s own dining experiences likewise have left an indelible mark on his culinary mind. Here, this year’s Readers’ Choice Chef of the Year – and winner of the 2015 James Beard Foundation award for Best Chef: Midwest – shares the top meals of his life.”
Snacks
Flaxseed English Muffins 10
miette, honey, fleur de sel
Norland Potato Beignets 10
miso aioli
Dia’s Cheese Bread 14
house charcuterie, pickles
MO Caviar 12
wheatberry tortillas, sriracha, chicharrones, yogurt
A La Carte or Four Courses for 70
Asparagus
rhubarb, lardo, egg yolk
Spring Onion & Yukon Potato Soup
maple, fennel, cayenne
Little Gem Lettuce
Marcoot Creamery tomme, lovage, pecan miso
Pork Shoulder
buckwheat, rice grits, sorrel
Broccoli
elderberry, hen of the woods, chives
Beef Sweetbreads
strawberry, popcorn, sorghum
Duck
kohlrabi, oats, green strawberry
Missouri Rainbow Trout
squash, buttermilk, pecan
Slagel Farms Ribeye
kale, onion, horseradish ($4 supplement)
Sassafras
strawberry, maple
Rhubarb
yogurt, hyssop, maple
Baetje Farms Cheese
traditional accompaniment
Chef’s Tasting Menu 100Beverage Pairings 65
Tea, English Muffin
Egg
Dia’s Cheese Bread
house charcuterie, pickles
Spring Onion & Yukon Potato Soup
maple, fennel, cayenne
Asparagus
rhubarb, lardo, egg yolk
Pork Shoulder
buckwheat, rice grits, sorrel
Slagel Farms Ribeye
kale, onion, horseradish
Sassafras
strawberry, maple
Rhubarb
yogurt, hyssop, maple