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Eating Stories: Montreal to New Delhi

Fri, October 10, 2014

7:00 PM
The Beard House
Member Price: $130 Public Price: $170 Phone: 212.627.1111
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Nira Kehar

Chez Nini - New Delhi, India

Poutine and duck confit in New Delhi? Montreal-born chef Nira Kehar uses the rich culinary traditions of her native city, her rigorous training in French techniques, and the flavorful heritage of her adopted home to create deliciously unique memories at her elegant New Delhi brasserie. For her Beard House debut, Kehar’s menu will reflect her personal and culinary journey between these two vibrant cities.

Menu

  • Hors d’Oeuvre
    • Hudson Valley Duck Brioche with Pickled Gooseberries, Crispy Duck Skin, and Cashew Cheese
    • Oyster Petals > Oysters with Charred Onion Petals, Tamarind Purée, and Rose Vinegar
    • Cauliflower Three Ways > Grilled Cauliflower, Cauliflower Jelly with Shaved White Truffles, and Cauliflower–Cheese Croquettes
    • Chickpea Velouté Cappuccino with Coconut Foam and Chickpea–Jaggery Crumble
    • Popcorn Lamb Brain with Lemon–Saffron Mayonnaise
    • Alexandre Monmousseau Gaudrelle Crémant de Loire Brut NV 
  • Dinner
    • The Great Morel > Great Morel Mushrooms with Spiced Pumpkin Brandade and Fermented Lentils
    • Mullineaux Family Wines Kloof Street Chenin Blanc 2010
    • Three Caviars with Charred Squid Head, Okra Carpaccio, and Coconut Tapioca
    • Domaine Michel Thomas Sancerre 2013
    • The Secret Garden > Assorted Vegetable Preserves and Vegetable Purées 
    • Mullineux Family Wines White 2012
    • Gnocchi à la Pierrette > Finger Millet Gnocchi with Salt-and-Pepper Mackerel Fillet, Spiced Cashew Milk, and Raisin Oil
    • Domaine Chavy-Chouet Les Femelottes Bourgogne Blanc 2012
    • Nested Lamb > Pulled Lamb Roulade with Pistachio Sabayon and Pomegranate
    • Mullineux Family Wines Syrah 2012
    • Pineapple Tapestry > Coconut Sponge with Vanilla and Rum–Braised Pineapple
    • Domaine des Bernardins Muscat 2013 
    • Digestif > Amrut Single Malt Whisky Chai

Tickets to events held at the James Beard House cover the cost of food and a unique dining experience. Dinners are prepared by culinary masters from all regions of the United States and around the world. All alcoholic beverages are provided on a complimentary basis and are not included in the ticket price.

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