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October 2016 to January 2017

Did you know that the average life cycle of a truffle- producing tree is 30 years?

Like all mushrooms, the lack of chlorophyll in truffles result in the reliance on trees or shrubs for survival. The two organisms, the truffle and the tree or shrub, exchange substances mutually through the roots.

As truffles are underground fungi, hence unable to disperse the spores via wind; evolution has therefore equipped them with a strong smell, perceptible only when they reach maturation. This smell attracts insects and mammals that feed on truffles and as a result, aid in the dispersion of the spores.

Until today, truffle hunters or trifolao work together with their dogs which after being trained, are able to find truffles by detecting the distinctive smell through their keen noses.

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Did you know that the average life cycle of a truffle- producing tree is 30 years?

Like all mushrooms, the lack of chlorophyll in truffles result in the reliance on trees or shrubs for survival. The two organisms, the truffle and the tree or shrub, exchange substances mutually through the roots.

As truffles are underground fungi, hence unable to disperse the spores via wind; evolution has therefore equipped them with a strong smell, perceptible only when they reach maturation. This smell attracts insects and mammals that feed on truffles and as a result, aid in the dispersion of the spores.

Until today, truffle hunters or trifolao work together with their dogs which after being trained, are able to find truffles by detecting the distinctive smell through their keen noses.

All dishes are served with 2 gm of shaved black truffle

Additional shavings of truffle are available at $15 per gram

Crostini 24Toasted Ciabatta, Lardo di Colonnata, Honey Chestnut

Carpaccio Di Wagyu 36Wagyu Beef Carpaccio, Egg Yolk, Parmesan Chips, Garden Herbs, Grated Black Truffle

Stracciatella di Burrata 38Stracciatella Cheese, Chanterelle , Baby Kale, Black Truffle Dressing

Gnocchi di Nocciole 40Hazelnut Gnocchi, Duck Ragout, Grated Black Truffle

Tagliolini Cacio e Pepe 42Tagliatelle, Sardinian Pecorino, Cracked Black Pepper, Truffle Butter Sauce

Il Risotto con Piccione 48Acquerello Risotto, Parmesan, Roasted Pigeon Breast

Halibut con Polenta Grossa 48Poached Halibut, Polenta Grossa Biologica, Light Marsala Sauce

La Costoletta di Vitello 72Wood Oven-Roasted Veal Chop, Black Truffle Potatoes, Veal Truffle Jus

Tartufo Bianco Dolce 16Truffle Praline

glass/ bottleVincent Girardin, 1er Cru, Morgeot, 45 / 215 Burgundy, France 2010 S.A. Prüm "Wehlener Sonnenuhr", 25 / 118Riesling Kabinett, Mosel, Germany 2008 Conterno Fantino, Vigna Del Gris Barolo, 58 / 287Piedmont, Italy 2002 Chateau Montrose, Saint Estèphe, France 2007 69 / 335Giorgio Pelissero Piani Barbera d'Alba, 26 / 118Piedmont, Italy 2012

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