We spent the final night of 2010 at our favourite restaurant in downtown Portsmouth. Cava is owned by our friend John Akar and Executive Chef, Gregg Sessler. The e11even course tasting menu was a work of genius; beautifully crafted and meticulously executed. Perfection.
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| Maine Crab, pickled mango, hackelback caviar and basil seed |
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| French Kiss Oyster, mint in Sparkling Cava |
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| Semolina Dusted Day Boat Scallop w/ Artichoke and purple mustard |
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| Long Island Duck Breast, blood orange, cress on Goat cheese pillow |
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| Executive Chef Gregg Sessler |
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| our fellow diners @ the chef's table George and Kaitlen |
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| Vanilla milk poached Lobster, cauliflower, vanilla bean and chestnut |
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| Chickpea Fries |
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| Sirloin of Beef, Sunchoke puree, Black Trumpets and celery leaf |
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| Whipped Brie, Huckelberry, Honey Comb and Hazelnut |
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| Hibiscus Jell-O, Pineapple, Lime, Marscapone |
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| Chef Michael, Executive Chef Gregg Sessler, John Akar |
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| Pistachio Cake, White Chocolate, Meyer Lemon |
