McClendon Veg on the Menu at Voltaire French Restaurant

So many delicious things are in season right now, and Voltaire French Restaurant is making the most of the fresh-from-the-farm produce it's getting from McClendon Select. First off, they're offering a special $35 prix fixe dinner this Friday and Saturday (reservations are required), featuring an heirloom tomato salad with sherry...

By Michele Laudig

June 4, 2009

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So many delicious things are in season right now, and Voltaire French Restaurant is making the most of the fresh-from-the-farm produce it's getting from McClendon Select.

First off, they're offering a special $35 prix fixe dinner this Friday and Saturday (reservations are required), featuring an heirloom tomato salad with sherry vinaigrette, spring pea soup, crispy squash blossoms with goat cheese, and a choice of halibut or Colorado rack of lamb, with spring vegetables.

Then on Wednesday, June 17, Chef David is offering a four-course prix fixe tasting menu for $55. Take a look at the menu:

Premier: Foie gras - local peaches - vanilla brioche

Deuxieme: Crab 2 Ways - Crispy Soft Shell Crab - McClendon's Farm Squash blossom - jumbo lump crab meat

Troisieme: Colorado Rack of Lamb - local spring vegetables

Quatrieme: Strawberry Rhubarb Tart - Lemon Sorbet

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