Once a month The Pierre Hotel in New York hosts a Chef’s Social Club, where 10 guests dine enjoy a special menu created by Executive Chef Ashfer Biju and Executive Pastry Chef Michael Mignano.
Food photos by Battman, all others by Kara Chin
- Angus Beef Negimaki with Soy & Ginger, Wasabi Avocado Cream, and Daikon Salad by Executive Chef Ashfer Biju
- Tuna Carpaccio with a Tamarind Soy Sauce, Mango-Basil Gazpacho, and Palm Hearts Salad from Executive Chef Ashfer Biju
- Warm & Crispy Chocolate Cake with a Saffron Kulfi Pop, Cardamom Ginger Truffles, and Apricot Confit by Executive Pastry Chef Michael Mignano
- Saku Tuna Two Ways: Sashimi of Tuna with Tomatoes, Coconut, Chili Oil and Ceviche of Tuna with Yuzu, Green Apple, and Rice Paper Chips from Executive Chef Ashfer Biju
- Garlic & Kefir Scented Tiger Shrimp with Thai Curry Sauce and Hearts of Palm Salad by Executive Chef Ashfer Biju
- Asian Trio by Michael Mignano, Executive Pastry Chef. Coconut & Honeydew “Sago-tini”, Banana Spring Rolls with Saki Cream, Sesame Brittle Ice Cream Sandiwich and Matcha Macarons
- Chicken Samosas in Cumin Scented Pastry, with Mint & Tamarind Chutneys by Executive Chef Ashfer Biji
- Duck Confit Pot Stickers with Oyster Sauce, Ginger & Scallions, Soy Dipping & Ripe Chili Sauce by Executive Chef Ashfer Biju
- The Pierre Hotel’s Executive Pastry Chef Michael Mignano (left), Executive Chef Ashfer Biju (right) with Battman
- Executive Chef Ashfer Biju takes a shot for Instagram
- Battman shoots Mignano’s dessert: Choc Cake and Saffron Kulfi Pop
- Executive Pastry Chef Michael Mignano checks on Battman’s progress
- Lighting for Asian Trio by Michael Mignano
- Sometimes you have to get a little perspective. Battman frames the shot.
- Here’s the shot!
- Exec Pastry Chef Michael Mignano prepares the Asian Trio dessert
- Mignano approves Battman’s photo
- Exec Chef Ashfer Biju makes sure the samosas look their best. Battman behind the lense.
- Battman and Executive Chef Ashfer Biju
- Executive Chef Ashfer Biju making everything spic and span
- A chat among Battman, Biju and Mignano
- A behind-the-scenes shot of the photo shoot
- Battman says ‘hello’ to Executive Chef Massimo Bebber of Sirio Ristorante