Hound & Mare Fine Dining Series: April in Paris at “Le Bistro Chien de Chasse et Jument”

The image of “April in Paris” conjures up the reawakening of Spring after a long cold winter. Here in Ithaca, flowers bloom, birds sing, and the buzz of people embracing the warmer weather returns to Aurora Street.

On Saturday, April 30th, the Hound & Mare will transform into a Parisian Bistro, Le Chien de Chasse et Jument. Chef Scott Riesenberger, who trained at Le Cordon Bleu Paris, and worked under Michelin-starred chefs in Burgundy and the French Alps, has created an inspired menu of French cuisine that celebrates Spring in the Finger Lakes.  Sommelier Laura Winter Falk will share carefully-curated wine from both France and the Finger Lakes that showcases the nuance of the cuisine and the locally-sourced ingredients from which it is created.

Join us for an evening of French Haut Cuisine and leave the passport at home.

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Aged Gruyere Gougeres
Crémant d’Alsace

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Pea Veloute
celery, apple, fennel
Chenin Blanc

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Steak Hache
quail egg, pickled onions, sourdough
Cabernet Franc

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Duck Leg Confit
cassoulet, aged vinegar, duck liver emulsion
Gamay

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Rhubarb Tart
fromage blanc, vanilla, honey
Riesling / Vermouth Blanc

* Please note that chef creates stunning vegetarian and gluten-free alternatives for all courses when requested upon booking.

24 guests total. Seats are very limited.