It’s been a while…
Last week, Alex booked us in for our first date night in at least 2 and a bit years at Altura on Broadway – they do a tasting menu and each plate is as beautiful as the next. It’s definitely a bit of a splurge, but since we’ve missed out on celebrating at least 4 birthdays, 2 job changes and 3 anniversaries since our last visit, it seemed like the right way to spend the day after Valentines!
It’s all so delicious, from the beginning to the affogato ending with the most delicious hot chocolate ever (honestly, I’d go over to Seattle just for this). If you’re looking for a delicious special meal, you must check Altura out.
What’s in each photo…
1) imperial kaluga caviar, fermented potato, black butter
2) (front to back) Tea cured salmon roe, allium ash, carasau
Sourdough focaccia, dry-aged beef crudo, cured goose egg
Savory cannoli, local sea urchin, parsley root puree
Grilled sun seeker oyster, fermented escarole, anchovy crumb
3) speck wrapped sturgeon
salsify sformato & prosciutto brodo
4) local spot prawn
satsuma, black sesame, sunchoke
5) Oak Meadow Farms rooster ravioli
Braised in nebbiolo, rutabaga, wild mushrooms
6) Blood orange sorbetto
Bay laurel granita & black olive
7) Oita A5 wagyu ribeye
Red endive, crispy leeks, & slow roasted beef fat
8) Cascadia creamery blue
Honeycrisp apple, black pepper honey
9) Vanilla rum panna cotta
Black pepper cherry gelee & pistachio praline
Boni balsamico traditionale aged 35 years
10) Vanilla gelato with aerated hot chocolate
Baba au bourbon
Preserved cherries, marzipan, chocolate