Annotated Dish

Aureole’s Parallel Peach Pairing Is Like Surf-‘n’-Turf

Photo: Melissa Hom

Chef Chris Lee’s Aureole may be new, but the parallel-tasting concept there is “an idea that Charlie [Palmer] had for a very long time,” says Lee. Plating two dishes on a single platter lets diners try a chef’s menu without committing to an assault of courses and hours in the restaurant — a strategy that “made sense in this area with pre-theater.” Lee reduced eight courses to four by playing up a theme, protein, or ingredient in each. Here, he combines a scallop and foie gras with yellow and white peaches, respectively. Move your mouse over the image to get Lee’s take on the dish.

Photo: Melissa Hom

Aureole’s Parallel Peach Pairing Is Like Surf-‘n’-Turf