Commis

This 1-star Michelin rated restaurant over in Oakland came recommended by a friend of mine on social media. Always up for a new experience and to try an up-and-coming chef’s food, I decided to check it out. This is the menu we were served on December 21, 2014:

Amuse - Caramelized onion financier, buckwheat oyster cracker

Bay Scallops - Fermented cucumber, dill, limes, sea greens

Warm Custard - Radish, mushroom, dungeness crab

Dungeness Crab - Meyer lemon, coral, dried celeriac

Winer Brassicas - Hazelnuts, candied apple cider, capers, soft herbs

Smoked Trout Roe - Herbal yogurt, malt vinegar, warm artichoke

Tile Fish - Lobster broth, salsify, ginger, yuzu, alliums

Aged Grilled Duck - Purple potato, poached prune, sauce civet

Brie Tart - Blueberry, thyme

Frozen Meyer Lemon Marshmallow - Gin botanicals, celery, herbs

Cara Cara - Cara cara ice, dark chocolate sable, coconut creme

This tasting menu was quite a bit different from the ones I have had at other Michelin starred restaurant so far. The food is very delicate and light, with very little heavy fattiness in any of the courses. Special care is placed to let each individual ingredient’s flavor come to the forefront as you’re tasting. This was definitely a great experience for me to have and I’m sure that Commis will be a restaurant that continues to grow.

Commis
3859 Piedmont Avenue
Oakland, CA 94611
www.commisrestaurant.com