Some interesting stuff to learn from

Ate some interesting stuff. Things I might experiment on.

"Salmon Berry Sandwich" with fish eggs. Salty sweet (mostly salty) composed starter that goes well with a proscecco.

 Another starter. This one is a very light pumpkin cream with a crisp thin wafer on top. What works

• The cream is very very light. Will need to experiment. Possibly use creme frache (heavy) or coconut cream? (lighter). 
• There's a light touch of unidentifiable spice. But pumpkin goes traditionally with cinnamon and/or nutmeg. Can try that.
• The cream was probably exuded through a compressed gas siphon. Can't duplicate that, so any home effort will be a compromise

 

This is another starter. What works for this is 

• savoryness from the (again) smoked salmon
• a bit of fruitiness from a tomato confit like mix
• a touch of raw onion 
• texture from bland but crisp veg

Beef short ribs. This might be the least inventive, but well executed.

1. medium to medium rare short ribs (probably sous vide).

2. charred on the outside on the grill

3. sweet sour sauce.

4. mild pickles.

Fish dish. Fish is Hapuka (a deep sea fish). What's interesting is the tarragon crust on top, and a smoked cream sauce. Must try to replicate the smoked cream sauce if I can.