Field Trip Planning Quick Update

Greetings fellow Chefs...and those who like to experience good grub!

Previously I had discussed a field trip with Nicole to resolve the Red Velvet Cake issue.  Who has the best, Sandra D's or Sellands? Well that question will remain unanswered for the present because we have a different field trip planned for tonight, for tonight we are dining at The Kitchen! Stop drinking the Haterade...you know who are...:)

Recently I was fortunate enough to become a member of the California State Bar and the last few weeks have been pretty hectic with celebrating and being sworn in and reflecting on just how serious this responsibility is. But Nicole, bless her heart, wanted to take me out to dinner to celebrate and when said the Kitchen was our destination it was a done deal! Anyone who knows me knows that is my FAVORITE place for fine dining, period. I've been dozens of times and it never gets old or fail to live up to expectations, ever. But tonight I'm going to pay close attention to what Chef Noah is doing so I can attempt to capture the magic at home, which of course means that I am sharing the results with you!  For those who have never been to The Kitchen, what they do is a demonstration dinner where everything is prepared right in front of you.  It's like being on an episode of "Emeril Live" or on set of a number of other cooking shows.  They change the menu monthly, so what they are offering is what the patrons will be having, I never look in advance because its always magnificent! But I did sneak a peek and saw they were doing a Lobster Mac & Cheese...yes!  For those you are curious the menu is:

http://thekitchenrestaurant.com/menus/december_10.html

I will be paying close attention to Chef Noah and getting as much info about his recipes as he is willing to share, and form there I will prepare a few things and report my findings here next week.

Until next time troops!