From Maine with Love — A Meal to Remember

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On February 9th, two Maine chefs romanced a crowd at the James Beard House [9]in New York City. Chef Michael Salmon of Camden’s Hartstone Inn [10] and Geoffroy Deconinck of Natalie’s at the Camden Harbour Inn [11] cooked up an incredible feast featuring Maine’s spectacular seafood, from oysters and lobster to scallops and crab. Serving as Maine culinary ambassadors, the two chefs also highlighted other Maine products including Maine Gold maple syrup, lamb from North Star Sheep Farm, bread from Atlantic Baking Co., goat cheese from Seal Cove Farm, and sea salt from Maine Coast Sea Vegetables. It was a night to remember — check out the pictures and the complete menu below!

7:00 pm Reception – passed hors d’oeuvre
 
Pemaquid Oyster Shooter with a Maine-Apple Mignonette
House-Smoked Salmon and Pickled Red Onion Panini
Michael Salmon, Hartstone Inn
 
Mini Lobster Buns, Fines Herbes, Lemon Seasoning, Red Oak Leaf
Local Goat Cheese in a Parmesan Basket
Duck Terrine on Grilled Sourdough
Geoffroy Deconinck, Natalie’s
 
Lucien Albrecht Cremant Rose, NV
The Camden Hike, Natalie’s specialty cocktail
Natalie’s Soda
 
8:00 pm Seated Tasting Menu – 5 course dinner
 
Savory Peeky Toe Crab Cheesecake with a Lemon-Walnut Crust
Laurent Kraft Vouvray, 2009
Michael Salmon
 
Seared Sea Scallop, Braised Endives, Speck Ham, Black Truffle Sauce
Gemtelli Robola 2006
Geoffroy Deconinck
 
Maine Lobster and Butternut Squash Charlotte with a Rosemary-Vermouth Cream
Domaine Caillot Mersault, 2007
Michael Salmon
 
Lamb Duo: Braised Belly, Roasted Loin, Parsnip Puree, Winter Vegetables
Cellardoor Winery Artist Series Grenache, 2010
Geoffroy Deconinck
 
Dessert Duo
Chocolate and Hazelnut Ganache with Caramel Corn
Michael Salmon
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Poached Maine Pear with Maple Ice Cream, Gingerbread Croutons and Crushed Walnuts
Geoffroy Deconinck
 
Domaine de Beaumalric Muscat Beaumes