482275 Wed Jan 23 11:51:39 -0800 2008 3 16 Mid-Atlantic 0 3324762 In case anyone else is addicted to truffles...Nicholas is doing a Truffle menu! I got me a reservation for next Friday...can't wait!!! <drool> Black Truffle Menu available at Nicholas Now that the Barbaresco/Black Truffle Dinner with Giovanni Paquera-Elia of Paitin on Tuesday, January 29th is sold out, we will be offering The Black Truffle menu without the wines for the next few weeks at Nicholas. The cost of the Black Truffle Menu is $105 per person. Please call 732-345-9977 to reserve your table while our Black Truffle supply lasts. Sincerely, Nicholas, Melissa & the Staff of Nicholas THE BLACK TRUFFLE MENU First Course: "Truffled Egg" Second Course: Seared Day Boat Sea Scallops, Celery Root Fondant, Fried Shallot, Black Truffle Third Course: Fresh Black Truffle Hen Egg Ravioli, Black Truffle Butter Sauce Fourth Course: Black Truffle & Buttermilk Poached Organic Chicken, Potato & Black Truffle Mille-Feuille , Black Truffle Chicken Jus Fifth Course: Artisinal Cheese Tasting Sixth Course: Black Truffle Pot de Creme $105 per person Wed Jan 23 11:51:39 -0800 2008 76258 joonjoon 1 3331267 chicken...lol Fri Jan 25 07:07:01 -0800 2008 3324762 158353 cuisinaire 2 3331487 At first blush, it may seem weird that chicken is on the menu. However, the fact is that chicken + truffles = a classic combination in French cooking. The truffles are usually tucked under the skin. Fri Jan 25 08:03:07 -0800 2008 3331267 13867 RGR 3 3331597 As usual, RGR is spot on. Truffles and chicken is a classic pairing. For example, see the french preparation known as poulet demi deuil. Here's a photo: Fri Jan 25 08:30:58 -0800 2008 3331487 31617 bgut1