Former Bazaar chef de cuisine and Top Chef contestant Michael Voltaggio has hit The Dining Room at The Langham Hotel with a new menu just weeks after starting at the Michelin-starred Pasadena property. Being a good upseller, Voltaggio has also contributed a tasting menu pushing wine pairings and plate matching at the restaurant, which re-opened last Friday after a few weeks closed. The influences available a la carte mix classic international standards with contemporary technique, serving langoustine fish and chips, pastrami pigeon, and adding soy-watermelon to yellowtail sashimi or infusing Dover sole with “aromas” of lime and vanilla. While we keep our eyes on Voltaggio, here’s the new menu for your consideration:
Savory
Tomato Tartare
Parmesan Over Easy, Tapenade Powders 14
Pacific Yellowtail, Sashimi Style
Soy-Watermelon, Sea Sponge, Fresh Wasabi 18
Monterey Calamari
Jidori Chicken, Chanterelle Mushrooms, Spiced Black Tea Puree 17
Langoustine “Fish and Chips”
Vanilla Mayo, Rice Vinegar Pickles, Tomato Seeds 16
Veal Sweetbreads
Onsen Egg, Sweet Pea Consommé, Coffee-Cardamom Soil 18
Halibut Cheeks
Scrambled Cauliflower, Lemongrass-Scallion Froth 21
Dover Sole
Baked in Salt Casserole, Summer Fruits & Vegetables, Aromas of Lime & Vanilla 28
Rougie Foie Gras
Grapefruit-Compari Puree, Parsnip, Soy Caramel 25
Black Cod
Uni Nage, Shiso Ravioli, Flowering Herbs 24
Pastrami Pigeon
Rye infused Jus, Brussels-Kraut, Puffed Gruyere Cheese 22
Suckling Pig
Pistachio Cassoulet, Tiny Onions Glazed in OJ and Coriander 27
Lamb Chop Confit
Vadouvan, Pickled Tongue, Eggplant-Raisin, Fresh Hummus 30
Wagyu Short Rib
Textures of Broccoli, Tamarind, Horseradish Styrofoam 28
Japanese Kuroge Beef Sirloin
Nori-Potato Pave, Sweet and Sour Mushrooms 25 (per ounce)
Sweet
$10 each
Fennel Pollen Pizelle
Selection of Artisan Cheese, Balsamic Raisins
Miso Strawberry Short Cake
Nitro Frozen Yogurt, Tarragon-Arugula
Fools Gold
Chocolate, Salty Hazelnut Praline, Milk Sorbet
Chocolate-Vanilla
Baked Honey, Avocado Ice Cream, Lime
Warm Peach Cobbler
Coconut Streusel, Thai Basil, Brown Butter Sorbet
