Brushstroke Restaurant- 1 Michelin Star

Brushstroke is a one Michelin star restaurant and a joint venture between Bouley and Japan’s top culinary school, The Tsuji Culinary Institute. We went to try the lunch tasting menu, $55 for 4 course meal. Overall, strong start in appetizer and entree, but rice entree failed to impress. Dessert was not bad. Unlike Bouley tasting menu, I was still hungry at the end of the meal.

 Sakizuke of the day

Left is something with caviar. Middle is smoked salmon. Good appetizer to start

 Pacific Jumbo Oyster, Uni, Bay Scallop, Meyer Lemon Dressing 

Fresh and refreshing

Golden Crab Chawanmushi Truffle Ankake
Delightful truffly soup. Good dish for hangover

 Entree: Smoked Alaskan Black Cod Sesame Yaki
Tender Grilled Octopus & Black Sesame Squid Ink Purée
The softest octopus that I have ever eaten.

 Nice smoky cod and charred skin. Interesting squid ink

 Japanese Snapper Sashimi, Osetra Caviar & Uni with Summer Herbs. 

Marinade of Camelina Oil & Tasmanian Mustard Dressing 

Light entree. Good uni though

Rice Entree: Lobster & Chive Buds, Egg Don 

Lobster is cooked nicely but flavor wise is not as much

Miso Soup and  palate cleanser

Forgot to take picture of the dessert. However, we prefer the matcha ice cream over the Japanese Roasted Tea Pudding.

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