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The Artichoke Festival Menu runs now through May 23 at Morgan's.
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Artichoke Festival Menu
May 15 - 23
Artichokes are a giant perennial thistle plant of the sunflower family, whose giant vegetable blossom matures into a colorful purple flower. The giant prickly bush plant yields the largest artichokes at the top of the main stems, while the "baby" artichokes are tiny side shoots from the same stem.
Although there are more than 140 different varieties of artichokes, we are partial to those that are grown in our east desert. You'll enjoy artichoke hearts grated raw, swirled with fennel hearts and naturally fermented into a rich slaw to nestle the first of the soft crab molters. Our favorite baby artichokes will become the rich broth to flood sprouted lentils, laden with roasted garlic and even more baby artichoke hearts, topped with tiny fire splashed sweet and nutty Joseph Decuis Wagyu Beef.
For dessert, we've swirled the artichoke aperitif Cynar with Absolut Hibiskus to make a seductive gelato. Cynar contains Cynarine, a natural chemical that makes foods and even water taste sweeter. This unique Cynar gelato will sweeten up the local desert grapefruit to a broader, rich taste sensation that will amaze your palate.
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Starter
Crispy Meyer Lemon Laced Tempura Maryland Soft Shell Crab
Hiding on a Pickled Globe Artichoke & Fennel Slaw Nest
Meyer Lemon & Roasted Fennel Emulsion
2012 Swanson Salon Chardonnay, Napa Valley
Main
Fire Grilled Persillade Glazed Joseph Decuis Wagyu Rib Blade
Sliced Atop Baby Artichoke & Sprouted Lentil Ragout
2010 Long Meadow Ranch Sangiovese, Napa
Dessert
Sunrise Kissed Desert Pink Grapefruit Tart
Spiced Pinon Nut Crust filled with Silky Grapefruit Brûlée
Topped with Cynar, Pomegranate & Hibiskus Vodka Brittle Gelato
$59 per person, exclusive of tax and gratuity. Wine pairing available for $19 per person plus tax and gratuity, for two glasses of wine.
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VIP Insider's Tip
The Garbo Gimlet
The original desert hideaway of Hollywood celebrities, La Quinta Resort was a favorite destination for Greta Garbo. Not only did Garbo crave the privacy she enjoyed here, she also enjoyed the abundance of citrus trees around La Casa, the home she leased at the resort. Morgan's in the desert has memorialized the movie star with the Garbo Gimlet, also known as "the GG." You won't see it on the menu — but if you enjoy a good gimlet, ask your bartender for the Garbo when you next visit Morgan's!
Garbo Gimlet
.75 oz. simple syrup
.75 oz. fresh lime juice
2 oz. Death Door Gin
Combine in a shaker and shake vigorously until crystals form; serve in a martini glass and garnish with a lime twist.
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