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San Diego’s Hottest Culinary Spot KITCHEN 1540 Gourmet Holiday Dinner

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Chef Paul McCabe at KITCHEN 1540

If you’re headed to the beautiful San Diego area for the holidays, join Chef Paul McCabe at KITCHEN 1540 at L’Auberge Del Mar for a most delicious dinner during the most wonderful time of the year. Choose from or join them for both Christmas and New Year’s Eve Dinner.

Chef McCabe is known for his creative talents for dishing up incredible cuisine that is not only delicious but a true culinary experience. KITCHEN 1540 is LA’s The Place Top Pick for 2010 for Restaurants in San Diego.

Treat yourself and your family for a special Christmastime treat that promises to become a sweet memory. You’ll find lots to love with a fanciful four-course dinner. From the Tahitian Squash Soup to the Mascarpone Panna Cotta finale, you’ll be swooning over this yuletide treat. Tempt yourself with the menu and start selecting your faves.  T-minus 12 days and counting…!

View the Christmas Day Dinner Menu here…

Saturday, December 25th, 12 noon to 8 p.m. $65 per person, / $32 for kids under 12

New Years Eve
Toast to the New Year at the sweetest spot in San Diego.  Savor, sip and celebrate at 1540 with unique dishes that are sure to delight (black truffle fondue anyone?). Include wine pairings for $50 per person.

View the New Years Eve Menu here…

$75 per person / Early seatings available 5:30 – 7:30 pm
$150 per person / Late seating 7:30 pm. Includes entrance to New Year’s Eve Party and champagne toast at midnight.

Complimentary valet parking on both dates.

KITCHEN 1540 at L’Auberge Del Mar
www.laubergedelmar.com/kitchen1540

1540 Camino Del Mar
Del Mar, CA 92014
Direct: 858.793-6460

KITCHEN 1540 Christmas Dinner Menu:

Starters – Selection of:

Crispy Duck Confit – Watercress, Clementines, Hazelnuts

Hiramasa Crudo – Compressed Fennel, Lemon Vinaigrette, Steelhead Roe

Local Organic Greens – Point Reyes Bleu Cheese, Pomegranate Vinaigrette

Roasted Beet Salad – Blood Orange, Pistachio Brittle, Arugula

 Tahitian Squash Soup – Spiced Crème Fraîche, Pumpkin Seeds

Entrees –  Selection of:

Loch Duart Salmon – Preserved Lemon Spaetzle, Sweet and Sour Pomegranate, Shaved Fennel Salad

Colorado Lamb Loin and Braised Shoulder – Farro, Brussel Sprouts, Spiced Pepper Jam

Sautéed Barramundi – Manila Clam and Black Trompette Fricassee, Sauce Blanchet 

Grilled Filet Mignon – Smoked Potato Croquettes, Lobster Mushrooms, Tomato-Cabernet Reduction 

Carved “Free Range” Turkey – Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Pecan Butternut Squash, Spiced Cranberry Chutney

Market Vegetable Sampler  – Wild Mushroom-Truffle Risotto, Autumn Vegetable Sauté, Swiss Chard

Dessert – Selection of:

Warm Chocolate Cake – White Chocolate Liquid Center, Cappuccino Gelato

Mascarpone Panna Cotta – Citrus Salad, Black Pepper Tuile

Chocolate-Caramel Pot de Crème – Cocoa Nibs, Chocolate Biscotti

White Chocolate Cheese Cake – Red Wine Cherries, Candied Fennel

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