Images from Dinner with Chef Mike Isabella at the James Beard House

August 29, 2011

Just two months after opening Graffiato, Chef Isabella puts some creative twists on his casual Italian-inspired cuisine with a five-course fine dining menu at the James Beard House.

Graffiato - Photo by Geoff Mottram

Graffiato - Photo by Geoff Mottram

Graffiato Team - Photo by Geoff Mottram

Graffiato Team - Photo by Geoff Mottram

Cured Ham and Eggs > Panini Crisps with Culatello, Osetra Caviar, and Lardo–Sea Urchin Butter - Photo by Geoff Mottram

Cured Ham and Eggs > Panini Crisps with Culatello, Osetra Caviar, and Lardo–Sea Urchin Butter - Photo by Geoff Mottram

Watermelon Skewers with Cucumber, Tomato, Relish, Ricotta Salata, and Borage - Photo by Geoff Mottram

Watermelon Skewers with Cucumber, Tomato, Relish, Ricotta Salata, and Borage - Photo by Geoff Mottram

Zeppole with Strawberry Sugar and Chocolate–Balsamic Sauce - Photo by Geoff Mottram

Zeppole with Strawberry Sugar and Chocolate–Balsamic Sauce - Photo by Geoff Mottram

Roasted Hanger Steak with Corn Polenta, Heirloom Tomato, Sea Beans, and Saba - Photo by Geoff Mottram

Roasted Hanger Steak with Corn Polenta, Heirloom Tomato, Sea Beans, and Saba - Photo by Geoff Mottram

Warm Tondini Beans with Smoked Razor Clams, Charred Octopus, Crispy Squid, and Ink Toast - Photo by Geoff Mottram

Warm Tondini Beans with Smoked Razor Clams, Charred Octopus, Crispy Squid, and Ink Toast - Photo by Geoff Mottram

Chef Mike Isabella - Photo by Geoff Mottram

Chef Mike Isabella - Photo by Geoff Mottram

Duck Cannelloni with Chanterelles, Hazelnut, and Duck Egg Sabayon - Photo by Geoff Mottram

Duck Cannelloni with Chanterelles, Hazelnut, and Duck Egg Sabayon - Photo by Geoff Mottram

Veal Sweetbread Tortellini with Country Ham Brodo, Sorrel, and Crouton - Photo by Geoff Mottram

Veal Sweetbread Tortellini with Country Ham Brodo, Sorrel, and Crouton - Photo by Geoff Mottram

Branzino Tartare with Fennel, Radishes, and Chilies - Photo by Geoff Mottram

Branzino Tartare with Fennel, Radishes, and Chilies - Photo by Geoff Mottram

Arancini with Rice Beans, Braised Bacon, and Aged Gouda - Photo by Geoff Mottram

Arancini with Rice Beans, Braised Bacon, and Aged Gouda - Photo by Geoff Mottram

Chef Mike Isabella - Photo by Geoff Mottram

Chef Mike Isabella - Photo by Geoff Mottram

Graffiato - Photo by Geoff MottramGraffiato Team - Photo by Geoff MottramCured Ham and Eggs > Panini Crisps with Culatello, Osetra Caviar, and Lardo–Sea Urchin Butter - Photo by Geoff MottramWatermelon Skewers with Cucumber, Tomato, Relish, Ricotta Salata, and Borage - Photo by Geoff MottramZeppole with Strawberry Sugar and Chocolate–Balsamic Sauce - Photo by Geoff MottramRoasted Hanger Steak with Corn Polenta, Heirloom Tomato, Sea Beans, and Saba - Photo by Geoff MottramWarm Tondini Beans with Smoked Razor Clams, Charred Octopus, Crispy Squid, and Ink Toast - Photo by Geoff MottramChef Mike Isabella - Photo by Geoff MottramDuck Cannelloni with Chanterelles, Hazelnut, and Duck Egg Sabayon - Photo by Geoff MottramVeal Sweetbread Tortellini with Country Ham Brodo, Sorrel, and Crouton - Photo by Geoff MottramBranzino Tartare with Fennel, Radishes, and Chilies - Photo by Geoff MottramArancini with Rice Beans, Braised Bacon, and Aged Gouda - Photo by Geoff MottramChef Mike Isabella - Photo by Geoff Mottram

Photos by Geoff Mottram