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Sunday, July 30, 2006

Erna's Elderberry House...Damn Good!

Erna's Elderberry House is a definite 5 Smack experience! My parents, Jan and Larry, go on to say that it is better than Napa Valley's The French Laundry! So if you have the dough, and you are in Oakhurst, you have to go to this fine restaurant. Here is the menu that we had:

Amuse Bouche - Roasted Veal Sweetbread on Summer Squash Pudding with Asparagas, Opal Squash and Carrot reduction. Paired with Boncillou Cuvee Lerose, Corbieres 2004

Marinated Gulf Shirmp, Tomato Risotto with water chestnuts, Pecorino Romano and Chinese Long Beans in a Yellow Bean-Leak Broth. Paired with Fort Ross Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast 2002

Whie Corn Soup with a Wild Mushroom Dumpling and White Truffle Emulsion. Paired with Marc Kreydenweiss Les Charmes Gewurztaminer, Alsace 2003

Grilled Angus Beef Tenderloin, Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Lamb's Quarters, Red Wine-Torpedo Onion Jam, Lacito Kale and Bok Choy with Lavender-Beef Jus. Paired with Westbrook Wine Farm Fait Accompli, Madera County 2003

Salad of Baby Field Greens, Arugaula and Lentils, Roasted Red Peppers and Savory-Champagne Vinaigerette (and tapanade).

Pecan Waffle with Blueberry Sorbet and Dark Chocolate Mouse. Paired with Rudolf Muller Riesling Eiswein, Rheinessen 2004


This place is a winner...and quite beautiful with excellent service. A must try!


-JB

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