james beard cocktail.

Just came across this image the other day and thought I would share it with the three people that I know for sure read the blog - it's the set-up right before dessert service at the James Beard House dinner in October, where Chef Michael Paley was cooking for his second time with Proof.

I put the cocktail together (paired with manchego and house made quince) - it was Cava, sherry and gala apple sorbet from Il Labrotorio del Gelato. It was refreshing as hell and was a great cold sip after a successful dinner event.

That's Michael in the background on the right, leaning up against the wall after expediting so many plates in such great time. You can see in the background some of the diners, in the small room at the front of the James Beard House.