I was recently invited to eat at The Chef’s Table by the lovely members of The Atlanta Food Bloggers’ Society. Yeah I felt kind of special. I mean it’s not everyday you get invited to partake of a Chef’s Table and at The Cobb Galleria Center, nonetheless. Well at least I know I don’t. Chef Nick Walker was inspired by the beers at Monday Night Brewing, a local craft brewery here in Atlanta. What we were presented with was nothing less than amazing. Chef Nick Walker makes me want to create an event at Cobb Galleria Center just to see what fabulousness (yes that is an actually word) he would create for me & my guests.
A little background on Chef Nick Walker so you understand a little bit about his ability. He graduated from Art Institute of Atlanta, magna cum laude at that with a BS. He went on to cook in many different kitchens across Georgia. He has even worked with the infamous Food Network. Looks like he may know a thing or two about food if they hired him. In addition to working for the Cobb Galleria Center he teaches at Kennesaw State University. I guess we can say he has his food credentials in order.
Enough about him. Let’s get to what this post is really all about….FOOD! Not any food. Well thought out and very creative food. I walked away not only completely stuffed from this meal but also inspired. He made me want to go home and create on levels I hadn’t before. I have a new appreciation for beer ( still not my favorite drink but at least I’m learning what I do and do not like). I present to you The Chef’s Table at The Cobb Galleria Center…
Please bear with me because I managed to end up with no picture of our first course. First Course – Amuse Bouche Ginger Crab Fritter with Spicy Banana Puree paired with Fu Manbrew_Belgian Style Wit. As a consolation there is a cute picture of me eating it. I hope that makes up for that missing picture of that dish.
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- Plating station in the kitchen
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- Our table setting for the night
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- Cold beer, anyone?
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- Our menu…words cannot describe
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- Here’s that cute picture I mentioned before
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- Because as my friend Gordon always says I am the only person he knows who orders water
The rest of these pictures will be plentiful and decadent looking. Be forewarned …you may want to lick your screen but please refrain from doing anything of that nature. If you click the pictures there are descriptions of each dish attached.
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- Second Course – Duck and Blood Orange Salad- Spent Grain Crackers, Frisee, Fennel, Blood Orange Vinaigrette Paired with Blood Pirate- Blood Orange IPA
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- Third Course- Serrano Eye Patch Bouillabaisse- Monkfish, Clams, Snapper, Fresh Rock Shrimp, Pineapple, Saffron & Serrano Aioli- Paired with Serrano Eye Patch Ale- Indian Pale Ale
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- Serrano Eye Patch Bouillabaisse post Pineapple Broth
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- Fourth Course – Bosch Pear Sorbet, Dried Lemon, Honey Kissed Pear Paired with with Gun Show – Belgian -Style Golden Ale
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- Fifth Course- Vanilla Braised Wagyu Beef Cheeks, Trumpet, Carolina Rice Grits, Heirloom Carrot, Wilted Greens, Cocoa Paired with Drafty Kilt- Scotch Ale
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- Spent Grain Bread
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- Sixth Course – Hazelnut Cigar- Smoked Dark Chocolate, Malted Sweet Cream, Caramel, Hazelnut Powder Paired with Toasted Hazelnut Imperial Stout
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- Half eaten Hazelnut Cigar
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- I love a good cup of green tea
What would the night be without people. They helped to make the night fun and enjoyable, from staff to my fellow bloggers.
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- Jeff Heck , Monday Night Brewing
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- Linda Carmical, President of Atlanta Food Bloggers’ Society
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- Chef Nick Walker and his Kitchen Staff
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- Chef Nick Walk with The Chef In Pearls and members of the Atlanta Food Bloggers’ Society
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- The Chef In Pearls and Chef Nick Walker
This was a wonderful experience that left me with beautiful memories. These are not experiences you can have of your own. Many restaurants offer the option of a Chef’s Table, check out their websites or call and find out. It’s a chance to try things not on the menu that the chef has crafted to show their talents and creativity. It will be something memories are made from. Click here to check out The Cobb Galleria Center for all your event needs from board meetings to large conventions. And click here to check out all the beers Monday Night Brewing has going on. Have you ever eaten at a Chef’s Table before? If so share in the comments below. Now go forth and make memories.
Until next time…
~The Chef In Pearls
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