Food porn from last night's WaterCourse Valentine's Day dinner

WaterCourse Foods chef Rachel Kesley was in fine form last night with the restaurant's multi-course Valentine's Day spread, a steal at $45 per person ($55 with alcohol pairings). We took some photos for you to peruse; keep reading to see what (besides this first course -- deconstructed pho, cream of...

By Amber Taufen

February 15, 2011

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WaterCourse Foods chef Rachel Kesley was in fine form last night with the restaurant's multi-course Valentine's Day spread, a steal at $45 per person ($55 with alcohol pairings). We took some photos for you to peruse; keep reading to see what (besides this first course -- deconstructed pho, cream of cauliflower and fennel soup, and squash bisque) was on the menu. An appetite-whetter: Chocolate truffle with strawberry balsamic reduction, olive oil and sea salt. Second course: Roasted Brussels sprouts topped with a poached egg and hollandaise. Second course, vegan version: Roasted Brussels sprouts topped with a poached tomato and hollandaise. Another between-courses bite: Vegan cheese-stuffed dates with cookies. First choice of entree: Coffee-rubbed seitan cutlet with truffled mashed potato, chocolate jus, and a shaved-asparagus-and-radicchio salad. Second choice of entree: Miso-poached tofu on a bed of wild rice and Meyer lemon miso broth, with wilted wasabi arugula and grilled asparagus. The grand finale: red velvet cake, chocolate espresso mousse with raspberry lime sauce and apple tart with rosemary ice cream.

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Amber Taufen has been writing about people, places and things in Denver since 2005. She works as an editor, writer, and production and process guru out of her home office in the foothills.

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