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
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- Angus Beef Negimaki with Soy & Ginger, Wasabi Avocado Cream, and Daikon Salad by Executive Chef Ashfer Biju
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- Tuna Carpaccio with a Tamarind Soy Sauce, Mango-Basil Gazpacho, and Palm Hearts Salad from Executive Chef Ashfer Biju
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- Warm & Crispy Chocolate Cake with a Saffron Kulfi Pop, Cardamom Ginger Truffles, and Apricot Confit by Executive Pastry Chef Michael Mignano
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- 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
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- Garlic & Kefir Scented Tiger Shrimp with Thai Curry Sauce and Hearts of Palm Salad by Executive Chef Ashfer Biju
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- 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
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- Chicken Samosas in Cumin Scented Pastry, with Mint & Tamarind Chutneys by Executive Chef Ashfer Biji
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- Duck Confit Pot Stickers with Oyster Sauce, Ginger & Scallions, Soy Dipping & Ripe Chili Sauce by Executive Chef Ashfer Biju
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- The Pierre Hotel’s Executive Pastry Chef Michael Mignano (left), Executive Chef Ashfer Biju (right) with Battman
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- Executive Chef Ashfer Biju takes a shot for Instagram
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- Battman shoots Mignano’s dessert: Choc Cake and Saffron Kulfi Pop
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- Executive Pastry Chef Michael Mignano checks on Battman’s progress
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- Lighting for Asian Trio by Michael Mignano
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- Sometimes you have to get a little perspective. Battman frames the shot.
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- Here’s the shot!
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- Exec Pastry Chef Michael Mignano prepares the Asian Trio dessert
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- Mignano approves Battman’s photo
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- Exec Chef Ashfer Biju makes sure the samosas look their best. Battman behind the lense.
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- Battman and Executive Chef Ashfer Biju
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- Executive Chef Ashfer Biju making everything spic and span
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- A chat among Battman, Biju and Mignano
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- A behind-the-scenes shot of the photo shoot
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- Battman says ‘hello’ to Executive Chef Massimo Bebber of Sirio Ristorante
