Jul 14 2026
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Foreigner Restaurant Recipe

Inspired by The Monroe
Time3h
Serves4

Presents a multicourse 'confiance' menu ($195) out of an intimate, 10-seat space.

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Ingredients

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Appetizer

Main Course

Dessert

Method

Appetizer

  1. 1

    Prepare the Oysters

    Shuck the fresh oysters and arrange them on a plate with crushed ice.

  2. 2

    Make Mignonette Sauce

    In a small bowl, combine vinegar, shallots, and pepper. Mix well.

  3. 3

    Serve

    Garnish oysters with lemon wedges and serve with mignonette sauce on the side.

Main Course

  1. 4

    Season the Filet Mignon

    Sprinkle salt and black pepper on both sides of the filet mignon.

  2. 5

    Sear the Filet

    In a hot skillet, melt butter and sear the filet mignon for 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare.

  3. 6

    Sauté the Asparagus

    In the same skillet, add asparagus and drizzle with truffle oil. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender.

  4. 7

    Plate the Main Course

    Place the filet mignon on a plate, arrange asparagus beside it, and drizzle with any remaining butter from the pan.

Dessert

  1. 8

    Melt the Chocolate

    In a double boiler, melt dark chocolate until smooth.

  2. 9

    Whip the Cream

    In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar and vanilla extract.

  3. 10

    Combine

    Gently fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream until well incorporated.

  4. 11

    Chill and Serve

    Pour the chocolate mousse into serving glasses and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

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