Top Chef Dinner

My good friend Sean Brock is hosting a dinner featuring Richard Blais of Top Chef. Information below.


Sun - Aug 31 6:30 PM • Join Chef Sean Brock in Welcoming Bravo's "Top Chef: Chicago" Finalist to McCrady's
BRAVO TV'S "TOP CHEF" RICHARD BLAIS AND CHEF SEAN BROCK Join Chef Sean Brock in Welcoming Bravo's "Top Chef: Chicago" Finalist to McCrady's.Chef Sean Brock of McCrady's Restaurant teams up with Richard Blais of Atlanta, GA and most recently of Bravo's "Top Chef" fame on August 31, 2008. Recently named Executive Chef of Atlanta restaurant, HOME, Blais' cooking style combines fresh, seasonal ingredients and boundary-pushing, original preparations. Partnering with resident James Beard Rising Star Chef of the Year nominee, Chef Sean Brock, the two will host a dinner unlike any other. The number of courses is still a mystery, yet both chefs are known for endless nights of culinary entertainment.WHO: Chef Sean Brock & Chef Richard BlaisWHAT:Dinner with Richard Blais of "Top Chef: Chicago"WHEN: August 31, 2008 – 6:30 p.m.WHERE:McCrady's Restaurant in the The Long RoomClick to view 2 Unity Alley Charleston, SC 29401 Phone: 843.577.0025COST: $100 per person, plus tax & gratuity / $50 for wine pairings

Tedric photo

Everyone has been asking for this photo of tedric and myself. Pease download it freely and remind everyone what the March of Dimes is all about.

Democratic Convention

As the announcement of Joe Biden was released Duane and I are here in Denver as guest chefs for a cocktail reception sponsored by Jackmont Hospitality. The reception is for 2800 people. This is a challenge for us because this is way beyond the scope of what we are use to doing but the Chef here, Carmen Calo, is a superstar chef who makes this a walk in the park.

New Menu New Logo

Here is our first draft of the new menu.








Soup, Salad

Chicken Noodle Soup 8.
shredded chicken, ramen, napa cabbage, scallions, heirloom carrots

Clam & Miso Soup Chowder Style 9.
celery gelee, peas, salt cod, daikon, rice crackers

Heirloom Butternut Squash Salad 11.
arugula, pumpkin seeds, pecarino cheese, apple vinaigrette

Benton’s Bacon & Sweet Grass Dairy Goat Cheese Salad 11.
cantaloupe, basil, frisée lettuce, peppercorn vinaigrette

Appetizers

7 Herbs & Spices Crusted Breast of Quail 12.
ham hock, white beans, turnips, sarsaparilla reduction

Over-Sized Georgia White Shrimp Shio Yaki (salt grilled) 14.
preserved lemon, horseradish, tomato puree

BBQ Savannah Coast Scallop 15.
creamed corn, balsamic, sweetwater beer foam, andoulle sausage

Cumin Roasted Pork Enchilada 12.
ancho chille mole sauce, papaya, avocado, aged white cheddar, jalapeño

Sandwiches

Concourse “E” ½ Pound Kobe Burger 16.
grilled trumpet mushrooms, smoked gouda, five spice fries

BBQ Duck Sandwich 13.
dried fig relish, toasted Tifton Georgia peanuts, scallions, slaw

Smoked Prociutto & Foccia Sandwich 12.
speck ham, mozzarella, basil, olive spread

Pasta

Georgia Farm Braised Pork & Spinach Parpadelle Pasta 16.
pearl onions, butternut squash, capers, golden raisins, micro spinach

Breast of Duck & Porcini Ravioli 18.
white asparagus, meyer lemon sabayon, port chocolate sauce

Seafood

Smoked Georgia Trout Risotto 19.
caramelized apple, pecan brittle, braised beets, red wine emulsion

Snapper 24.
anson mills grits, collard greens, crawfish, ham & leek cream, red mustard sauce

Salmon Hot Pot 24.
unagi rice ball, miso broth, tofu, poached egg, farmer’s market vegetables

Grazing

Garlic, Parsley Poullion Rouge Chicken 18.
parsley root, mushrooms, brussels sprouts & leaves, bourbon mushroom sauce

Thyme Roasted Pork Belly 21.
black-eyed pea arugula salad, parsnip puree, blackberry vidalia onion marmalade

Teriyaki Grilled Grass Fed Beef NY Strip 24.
broccoli puree, sweet & sour water chestnuts, yam tempura
terrapin rye pale ale (Athens, Georgia) emulsion

Sweet

Chocolate Crepes
pineapple mascarpone, coconut flan, merlot chocolate sauce

Pecan & Georgia Honey Sticky Bun
whiskey ice cream, pecan brittle, sweet potato crisp

Sweet Grass Dairy Cheese Plate
raspberries, caramel, pistachio, peach puree

Caramelized Banana w/ Vanilla Bean
espresso granita, cinnamon tofu panna cota, sugar cookies