Here is an update from Rodney’s Grill at Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort, 633 East Cabrillo Boulevard:
Rodney’s Thanksgiving Feast, 5-9:30pm, 805-884-8554
To begin, choice of
- Pumpkin soup cappuccino: Charred fennel espuma, pomegranate, nutmeg essence
- Endive Salad: Golden beets, watercress, Asian pear, purple haze goat cheese, preserved lemon vinaigrette, Spiced Cashew
- Foie Gras Panna Cotta: Persimmon gelée, Vadouvan pistachio, mini brioche Loaf
- Wild Mushroom Fricassee: Warm roasted mushrooms, fall spiced butternut squash puree, crisp shallot, endive, parsley, Aged balsamic
To indulge, choice of:
- Grilled New York Strip $65: Celery root, bacon lardon, wild mushroom, parsley essence
- Turkey $55: Yukon gold whipped potato, candied yam puree, stuffing, Brussel sprouts, cranberry sauce, Pan gravy
- Barramundi $55: Lobster risotto, leeks, caramelized endive, tarragon emulsion
- Eggplant $45: Confit heirloom eggplant, quinoa, roasted shallot, Brussel sprout, piquillo pepper puree, lemon
To conclude, pie tasting:
- Pumpkin Pie: Chantilly cream
- Apple Pie: streusel
- Pecan Pie: chocolate sauce