Fig Fetish

Coq au Vin, Portland

938 N Cook St

07 August 2024

My obsession with fresh figs borders on the deviant. The delectable fruits, when at prime ripeness, dripping syrupy honey-nectar from their plump, swollen orbs, are unmatched in erotic appeal. When I think of the biblical story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, dressed in fig leaves and partaking of the forbidden fruit, I can only assume an error in the English translation mistaking an apple for a fig. As I have noted in a previous post, stuffed pasta dumplings such as agnolotti and ravioli are another passionate pursuit of mine. So what could be better than to marry the two? The obvious answer is a ‘ménage à trois’ involving another decadent delight—duck liver mousse. Et voilà! I have finally created my culinary magnum opus! Delicate agnolotti filled with goat cheese and silky duck liver mousse, seductively draped with a decadent lace of thick cream and fresh figs swimming in butter.

I will be featuring this delightful dish on our menu this month. To make it even more enticing, I am providing TWO pasta courses consecutively on our prix fixe menu. I will leave the details as a secret for you to discover by heading to the link below where I unveil the full menu.

Rose and I are yearning to seduce you with our decadent delights. Remember, we are only able to seat 12 diners per evening, so do not delay in reserving your seat!

Xoxo,

George & Rose

Pleasure to the Palates of the People!

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We are thrilled to announce a new home for our culinary passions at 938 North Cook Street, three miles Northeast of our Thurman Street location. We can’t wait to share the next season of our journey with you—The Cook Street Chapters.

NOTE: We will continue to operate at our Thurman Street location through the month of August. Our first seatings and “soft opening” events in the new space will be announced in coming days and weeks. Please continue to make reservations by following the link below. Your support is greatly appreciated.