Salmon a la Plancha – EUR 32

An establishment for excellence in Paris, located on avenue Montaigne features a variety of classic international dishes from the kitchen of Alain Ducasse. The salmon featured above was wrapped around from the center to form a circle with the top pan seared. The center of the salmon connecting the two ends is lined with spinach. Garnishes include ‘roseval’ potatoes and watercress. There is a flavor of French mustard present.

21  Avenue Montaigne, Paris, 75008, France
Phone: +33 1 53 67 64 00

Smoked Salmon Benedict – $12.50

At this American-Seafood joint, they provided an assortment of American food with a seafood twist. Their one entree during their brunch hours was the Smoked Salmon Benedict. The benedict consisted of fresh smoked salmon with poached egg and hollandaise sauce on an English muffin. What makes this particular benedict so outstanding is the poached egg is consistently cooked to the point where the yolk is in liquid form. The blend of yolk, egg white, smoked salmon, and hollandaise sauce is a cause for concern for the weak hearted, but for those daring individuals that want an amazing brunch, go with this entree. The sides it comes with are hash brown potatoes and ratatouille, a nice compliment of starch and cooked veggies.

210 Spring Street, New York, NY
Phone:  (212) 274-0505

Sake (Salmon) Toro

An order of four piece Sake Toro which is basically the belly part of the salmon fish. The Toro (belly) is the fattier part of the meat that makes it so much more soft. The rice is under the salmon is in small quantity as it should be and the salmon sashimi is appropriately partitioned, not the most generous giving, but still satisfied.

NOTE: Not listed on the menu. Order the Sake sushi or sashimi, but specified to the waiter/waitress that you want the toro or belly.

825 South Waukegan Road, Lake Forest, IL
Phone: (847) 234-9950

Smoke Salmon Salad

Mesclun mix is essentially an assortment of leafy greens. This particular salad also includes smoked salmon, tomatoes, capers, onions, and diced cucumbers that add a refreshing taste to it.  A house vinaigrette is topped onto the salad.

555 Washington St.Wellesley, MA
Phone: (781) 235-5322

Grilled Atlantic Salmon — $25.95

The salmon at the Chicago Firehouse Restaurant is finished using their signature style of infusing flavors into the meat and the seafood on the grill. This ‘fire crust’ finish creates a layer right on top the salmon of aged balsamic vinegar, but with options of black peppercorn, parmesan or horseradish for their steaks and chops. This particular dish is garnished with sweet, tart and spicy fresh corn niblet succotash. The sauce is very flavorful (read: strong) but adds a nice compliment to the salmon.

1401 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL
Phone: (312) 786-1401