Pics from the job

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Taking pictures onsite is challenging, to say the least. Lighgting in kitchens isn't quite adequate for good photography. However, I have been trying to get some better pictures into this blog.

Here's a sampling of some pictures taken of both dishes from our menu and others created for our wine tasting events.

Mexican menu in the works

Mexican Independence Day is just around the corner. So we're taking a shot at making our first multi-course menu for the whole restaurant. We're thinking of doing a 5 course menu, details about service are still to be decided. Heck, the whole menu is still to be decided. But here's a sneak peek:

Griddled Jalapeño Panela

Watermelon

Arúgula

Roasted Pumpkin seeds

Margarita Serrano Vinaigrette

Green Pozole

Chicken Confit

Radish Salad

Bacon fat plancha Shrimp

Frijoles Puercos

Cotija Frico

Chipotle

Braised Short Rib

Nixtamal Gnocchi

Corn Purée

Colorado Chile Sauce

Vanilla Panna Cotta

Tamarind Gel

Peanut Praline Sauce

Coffee Ice

I'm still working on this. When it's done, I'll try to re-post here and at the restaurant's blog.

P.S. A note of credit: Thanks to the Ideas in food twitter feed for the gnocchi.

Beer and Wine Tasting at Buké

Tru Miller, from Adobe Guadalupe, Humberto Falcón and Cervecería Cuauhtémoc are coming to Buké. We're having a 30 pax beer and wine tasting. 

This is what I've come up with so far: 

Bohemia Clásica: 

Tuna Tartar "Montadito", Citrus-Honey dressing, Soy Caramel. 

Bohemia Obscura: 

Beef Filet "Montadito", Red Onion Compote,

CelesteBlanco Sauvignon Blanc: 

Seared Salmon, Grilled Zucchini, Citrus, Pine nut. (I had come up with a bolder match, but perhaps I'd need a longer menu).

Adobe Guadalupe Gabriel:

Pork Loin, Coffe-Cocoa soil, Berry Chutney

Adobe Guadalupe Kerubiel:

Beef Filet, Chocolate-Wine Sauce. Beet Confit.

It's in the works so it might end up changing.