Saturday, December 18, 2010

Top Christmas Gift: Siphon with n20 and more from Celebrated Chefs


Celebrated Chefs asked us what our best Christmas gifts ever were. Here's their report,

"My most memorable gift was "The Night Before Christmas" book that my father gave me when I was 8 or 9. I had been expecting a toy or something sports related, but this stood out because it was the first time that I realized that a gift isn't about what you are receiving, but the thought behind it. I've lost many toys, forgotten most of them all together, but I still have that book." - Chef Brian McCracken

I was always in to playing basketball at an early age. When my parents were in college we would always go and watch Montana State Bobcats basketball games. My brother and I would watch two brothers that played on the team, wishing that one day that could be us. That year for Christmas my parents got us matching Bobcat basketball uniforms. I felt so cool!" - Chef Dana Tough

Whipped Cream Siphon with n2o
Chefs McCracken and Tough both recommend the Whipped Cream Siphon with n2o cartridges as a great tool and gift. This multipurpose gadget is also key for making the Microwave Chocolate Sponge Cake recipe which is featured in the Celebrated Chefs Cookbook.

Friday, December 17, 2010

New Year's Eve Tasting Menus at Spur

Advanced reservations by phoning us at 206.728.6706

New Years Eve Menu 2010

3 course $45
Foie Terrine
pear. black pepper. sea salt.
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Gleason Ranch Flat Iron
oxtail. potato. pearl onion.

Cardamom Sponge Cake
chocolate. persimmon. wafer.

5 course. $75
Foie Terrine
pear. black pepper. sea salt.

Chestnut Soup
squash. garlic. creme fraiche.

King Crab
fennel. satsuma. tarragon.

Gleason Ranch Flat Iron
oxtail. potato. pearl onion.

Spiced Carrot Ice Cream
Cranberry. mascarpone. walnut.

8 Course $100

Foie Gras Terrine
pear. black pepper. sea salt.

Chestnut Soup
squash. garlic. creme fraiche.

Sea Urchin
celery. apple. olive oil.

Smoked Duck Egg Raviolo
pumpkin. brown butter. sherry.

King Crab
fennel. satsuma. tarragon.

Gleason Ranch Flat Iron
oxtail. potato. pearl onion.

Spiced Carrot Ice Cream
Cranberry. mascarpone. walnut.

Cardamom Sponge Cake
chocolate. persimmon. wafer.

Prices do not include tax or gratuity. Optional wine and cocktail pairings and caviar service also available.