It's been a while…Last week, Alex booked us in for our first date night in at least 2 and a bit years at Altura on Broadway – they do a tasting menu and each plate is as beautiful as the next. It's definitely a bit of a splurge, but since we've missed out on celebrating at least 4 birthdays, 2 job changes and 3 anniversaries since our last visit, it seemed like the right way to spend the day after Valentines!It's all so delicious, from the beginning to the affogato ending with the most delicious hot chocolate ever (honestly, I'd go over to Seattle just for this). If you're looking for a delicious special meal, you must check Altura out. What's in each photo…1) imperial kaluga caviar, fermented potato, black butter2) (front to back) Tea cured salmon roe, allium ash, carasauSourdough focaccia, dry-aged beef crudo, cured goose eggSavory cannoli, local sea urchin, parsley root pureeGrilled sun seeker oyster, fermented escarole, anchovy crumb3) speck wrapped sturgeonsalsify sformato & prosciutto brodo4) local spot prawnsatsuma, black sesame, sunchoke5) Oak Meadow Farms rooster ravioliBraised in nebbiolo, rutabaga, wild mushrooms6) Blood orange sorbettoBay laurel granita & black olive7) Oita A5 wagyu ribeyeRed endive, crispy leeks, & slow roasted beef fat8) Cascadia creamery blueHoneycrisp apple, black pepper honey9) Vanilla rum panna cottaBlack pepper cherry gelee & pistachio pralineBoni balsamico traditionale aged 35 years10) Vanilla gelato with aerated hot chocolateBaba au bourbonPreserved cherries, marzipan, chocolate
