Shoestring Trio
The Foundry on Melrose
November 14, 2011

A packed house on Shoestring Trio Night at The Foundry is feeding fire to my passions: music, art, and food.
Dinner with band members Robby Marshall, Michael Papillo, and Antoine Salem affirms my belief that there are amazingly good people in the world.

Delicious and Beautiful Food

Grilled Cheese
taleggio / raisin bread / apricot-caper puree
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Baby Beets and Burrata
balsamic beet puree / hazelnuts / mache
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Albacore Sashimi
asian pear / hearts of palm / scallions / sambal
2009, Paso a Paso, Verdejo, La Mancha, Spain
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Beef Tartare
onion sage marmalade / squash / fried egg / rye crisp
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Sparkling Wine
prosecco

It was a wonderful night out with Ariel and meeting new friends of Robby’s.

Highlights include…
Saying hello to The Foundry founder Eric Greenspan…
Experiencing the wonderful warmth of the hostess,
the diligence of the bartender,
the ambiance of the restaurant,
a Food Network-esque atmosphere,
the beautiful sounds of Shoestring Trio
that makes me feel like I am in another era…
A dream come true!

Enjoy the photos!