Temporary Menu Changes

Sam Talbot’s Imperial No. Nine Going South African — For a Week

Photo: Melissa Hom

In a couple of weeks — July 13 to 18, to be exact — Sam Talbot will temporarily turn over Imperial No. Nine’s kitchen to South African chef Peter Tempelhoff. Why should you care? Because Tempelhoff will be serving some interesting-sounding dishes, including abalone carpaccio and “wild” oysters with smoked-ostrich tartar. They’re still working out pricing, but adventurous eaters unafraid of celebrity-chef overload (and still-unknown prices) can make reservations by calling the restaurant.

South African Seafood Menu

Shaved Abalone Carpaccio, Seared Tuna, Pickled Mushrooms, Wasabi, Powdered Dressing
Buitenverwachting Husseys Vlei Sauvignon 2009
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Wild Oyster, Smoked Ostrich Tartar, Horseradish, Avocado and Heirloom Tomatoes
Mulderbosch Cabernet Rosé 2009
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Malay Scented Fish Risotto, Seared Abalone, Perlemoen Popcorn
Ken Forrester Meinert Chenin FMC 2009
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Madagascan Chocolate Square, Passion Fruit Panna Cotta, Amarula Ice Cream
Klein Constantia Vin de Constance 2005

Sam Talbot’s Imperial No. Nine Going South African — For a Week