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Aureole       Uptown & Queens :: Upper East Side  
Aureole

34 East 61st Street
New York, NY 10065

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Nestled in a sophisticated brownstone on Manhattan's Upper East Side, Aureole is known worldwide as an ultimate destination for fine American food. As such, it's been inducted into the prestigious Relais Gourmands, the association of restaurants recognized by Relais and Chateaux for world-class dining. "You get culinary grace and gusto at Aureole," says Bob Lape, restaurant critic for Crain's New York Business. In short, Aureole offers an elegant dining experience in an inspiring environment, with unsurpassed service. Soft music, towering arrangements of fresh-cut flowers, boldly flavored seasonal dishes and theatrical three-dimensional desserts serve to delight all the senses. The embodiment of refinement and polish, Aureole is not to be missed. This cornerstone of fine American dining has received kudos from both patrons and media for Chef Charlie Palmer's signature progressive American cuisine. Today, Executive Chef Tony Aiazzi's elegant menu continues to draw rave reviews. Focused on clean flavors, the menu at Aureole showcases the best of the season. In addition to the three-course, prix-fixe menu, Aiazzi designs six-course market tasting menus.

seasonal tasting menu::
95 or 160 paired with wines
Market Sashimi  
Fresh and pickled celery salad, spicy capicola—Junmai Gingo, Genshu Sake, Joy, Oregon, NV
Rosemary Sweetbreads  
Brussels sprout leaves, black trumpet mushrooms, green raisins, and smoked almond sauce—Pinot Gris, Mergerum Ranch Vineyard, Columbia Valley, WA, 2006
Roasted Tasmanian Salmon  
Cauliflower, capers, and herbed lmeon crème fraîche—Viognier, Kunin, Stolpman Vineyards, Santa Ynez Valley, Cali., 2005
Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras  
Caramelized pears, spiced waffle, black berries, and roasted hazelnuts—Vidal Icewine, Hunt Country, Finger Lakes, NY, 2005
Seared Scallops and Slow Braised Beef Shortrib  
Beer braised mustard greens and horseradish potato purée—Pinot Noir, L'automne, Copain Wines, AndersonValley, Cali., 2006
Cranberry Parfait  
Crispy lemon meringue
Milk Chocolate Mousse and Peanut Butter Crunch  
Caramel peanuts, cocoa nibs, and brittle ice cream—Late Harvets Zinfandel, Rosenblum Cellars, Rosie Rabbit, Cali., 2004

first course::
Roasted Beef and Red Oak Lettuce Salad  
Aged goat cheese, walnut butter and pear vinaigrette
Cornmeal Crisped Oysters  
Caper and fennel relish; Romesco sauce
Market Sashimi  
Fresh and pickled celery salad, spicy capicola, and black lava salt
Kobe Beef Carpaccio  
Toasted sesame dressing, crisp shiitake mushrooms and crackers
Rosemary Sweetbreads  
Brussels sprout leaves, black trumpet mushrooms, green raisins, and smoked almond sauce
Cornmeal Crisped Oysters  
Caper and fennel radish; Romesco sauce

main course::
Seared Wild Striped Bass  
English mustard cream, wilted spinach and crab meat
Berkshire Pork Tenderloin and Crispy Prawn "Saltimbocca"  
Oyster mushrooms, soft polenta and broccoli rabe
Butter Poached Maine Lobster  
Sweet corn, hen of the woods, sorrel and fresh pasta
Honey Laquered Squab  
Apple beignets, stuffed cabbage, and fondant fingerling potatoes

desserts::
Bittersweet Chocolate and Caramel Cream Tart  
Coffee and doughnuts
Pumpkin Brown Butter Financier  
Caramel apples and cream cheese ice cream
Mascarpone Cheesecake  
Honey-balsamic figs, orange-buttermilk sorbet, and hazelnut crust
Sweet Corn French Toast  
Roasted plums, fresh ricotta, and corn ice cream