Word: chive
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Dates: during 2000-2009
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...rosemary, and ending with a decadent chocolate mousse souffl? served with coconut sorbet?is not so much fusion food as French classics with a tropical twist. For his seared tuna, Salans eschews the obvious sweet-savory pairing, opting instead for a citrusy relish of young starfruit, cherry tomatoes and chive coulis. The foie gras, chopped with almonds, caraway seeds and quail, is wrapped in pastry and served in a pool of buttery-rich demi-glace infused with the Balinese staples of clove, cinnamon and vanilla. The only disappointment was an insipid melon soup...
...some other kick would be a welcome addition to the mellow fontina and sweet onions, but this was nice comfort food for a hard day. The grilled chicken, roasted red pepper, mozzarella, romano (their best seller at $8 or $15) was a bigger hit. A healthy dash of chive oil finishes it off and really helps bring together the sizable chunks of chicken breast, well-roasted red peppers and sea of melted cheese...