*Michelin Starred*

At the end of October, Michelin released it's San Francisco Guide.  After my first full year at Luce, I'm so proud of Chef Corey and the Luce team for maintaining its Michelin Star!  To my very pleasant surprise, the write-up even included a nice little bit about dessert...

The restaurant was invited to participate at the Michelin Guide: San Francisco 2013 Launch Party at Terra Gallery in San Francisco and I was excited to help out!  I even baked and packaged Pistachio Financiers for guest to take with them.  Luce was 1 of 5 Michelin Starred restaurants serve a casual "5-Course Tasting Menu" to fellow chefs, restauranteurs and members of the press.  

Getting ready to plate for 250 guests...

The finished product...

Sunchoke Custard - Pear, Chestnut Paper, Cocoa and Black Truffle

It was a little challenging plating a fully composed dish in such a tight space and at a type of event where canapés are typically served.  But in the end, it was all worth it and very rewarding!

For information on other Michelin Starred and Bib Gourmand Restaurants, check out the full San Francisco Michelin list here.