Wiseguy Underground

I was fortunate to attend what I think was the first Underground Dinner hosted in Yellowknife last night. For sure it was the first cooked by Wiseguy Chef, Robin Wasicuna. Robin put out 8 courses of simply presented food with flavours that popped! Starting with Fire Roasted Leeks with Romesco Sauce and finishing with a Bourbon Truffle, Robin tried to incorporate as many local foods in the menu as possible, not an easy thing to do in February in Yellowknife. But parsnips, carrots and leeks from Hay River were nicely combined with trout from the big lake and moose from...well somewhere nearby. All in all a great effort Robin and family! And thanks Lone for hosting this special event!

Here's the menu as I remember it:
Fire Roasted Leeks, Romesco Sauce
Hay Smoked Lake Trout, White Bean Puree, Roasted Blood Orange Sauce
Popcorn Cauliflour
Boudin Sausage Ball, Pickled Onions, Baby Clams
Roasted Marrow Bones, Crispy Fried Kale, Mignonette Sauce
Torchon of Fois Gras, Blueberry Sauce
Pan Seared Moose, Low Bush Cranberries, Bannock
Braised Short Ribs, Parsnip Puree, Hay River Carrots
Bourbon Spiked Truffle