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Taste of Riviera Maya


Raul Vaquerizo Royal Hideaway Playacar/ Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya, Mexico

As executive chef of the stunning Royal Hideaway Playacar, Raul Vaquerizo oversees all six of the resort’s sophisticated gourmet restaurants. When this Spaniard cooks at the Beard House this fall, he will prepare an eclectic menu that reflects the vibrant flavors of the Yucatán as well as his international background.

Event Details

Sat, 10.03.2009

07:00 PM, US/Eastern

  • JBF Members $100
  • General Public $125
  • Event Location:
The Beard House
167 West 12th Street
NYC

Hors d’Oeuvre

Yucatán Tortilla Soup Shots

Chipotle-Infused Shrimp with Crispy Tortillas

Salmon Ceviche with Sweet-and-Sour Lime and Yogurt Sauce

Duck Breast, Goat Cheese, Fig Marmalade and Watermelon Canapés

Guacamole Espuma

Jaume Serra Cristalino Brut Cava NV

Dinner

Soy and Lime–Marinated Tuna Tataki with Roasted Red Peppers, Black Olive Air, Frisée Salad, and Cashew Powder
Martín Códax Albariño 2008

Grilled Scallops with Wild Mushroom Risotto, Shaved Bonito, and Tomato Essence
Thierry et Pascale Matrot Les Chevalières Meursault 2006

Hibiscus Flower Sorbet

Roasted Lamb Chops with Thyme-Perfumed Potatoes, Artichokes and Serrano Ham, Granny Smith Apples, and Mole
Susana Balbo Malbec 2007

Pistachio Savarin with White Chocolate, Mango–Peach Chutney, Yogurt Foam, and Mixed Nut Croquant
Jaume Serra Cristalino Brut Cava NV


Wines generously provided by Chelsea Wine Vault.
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