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Earlier this month The South Florida Sage was invited to experience Sherry Yard’s latest culinary creations that have made their debut at Tanzy’s new menu, while sipping on farm-to-glass cocktails handcrafted by Adam Seger.

Meet Adam R. Seger – Advanced Mixologist and Sommelier, iPic Entertainment

Adam’s mixing style has put him on an international stage, being the first American to present cocktails to The Russian Cocktail Club in Moscow as well as giving along with Master Mixologist Francesco LaFranconi the first ever Mixology Master Class to The International Association of Culinary Professionals. To stay on the international cutting edge, he takes frequent cocktail culture trips to London to brush up on happenings in the world’s most trend-creating cocktail city.

Adam hand crafted us a Raspberry “Mojito” made with Greenbriar gin and a sweet basil-mint-coriander blend from the herb garden at Tanzy.

From appearances on numerous morning shows and the TV Food Network to presenting at the beverage industry’s top conferences, he is widely considered an authority on what is on point and what is soon to be hot. Seger is expanding his line of cocktail bitters and working on his first book in progress ‘Drink Like You Eat: 40 Cocktails from the Garden to the Glass’.

Before sitting down inside for dinner, media guests enjoy appetizers on the patio by the herb garden.

Meats & Cheese Tasting – mozzarella, gorgonzola dolce, Parmesan Reggiano, coppa, prosciutto, salami, maple glazed pecans, fresh berries, fig spread, grilled bread, marinated olives

Beef Carpaccio – mushroom conserva, garden arugula, percorino romano, grilled bread

Grilled Calamari – lemon marinated artichoke hearts, capers, roasted tomatoes

Sicilian Stack – eggplant parmesan

Renowned chef Sherry Yard has earned the praise of her critics and peers with multiple accolades awarded throughout her illustrious career including two James Beard Awards for ‘Outstanding Pastry Chef of the Year’ and ‘Best Baking Book’ for her cookbook debut “The Secrets of Baking.”  In 2014, she was inducted into the James Beard Foundation’s prestigious “Who’s Who of Food & Beverage in America” for her significant contributions to the pastry profession.

Yard was recently tapped to serve as the Vice President of Culinary Development for the iPic Entertainment Group overseeing all restaurant and concession concepts for the brand’s luxury movie theatres nationwide.

Sherry Yard (Left), Holli Lapes (Right)

Yard was born and bred in Brooklyn, New York and began her culinary career at the venerable Rainbow Room followed by stints at Drew Nieporent’s famous Montrachet and Tribeca Grill.  She moved out west to California where she established herself as a prominent pastry chef at San Francisco’s celebrated Campton Place followed by a move to Los Angeles to work with chef Wolfgang Puck.

Fiocchi –formaggio fiocchi, spiced pear

Pan Seared Scallops – roasted brussels sprouts, bacon lardons, thyme, veal jus

Yellow Tail Snapper – wilted escarole, capers, preserved lemon, vermentino white wine sauce

Braised Angus Beef Short Rib – toasted pearl barley, wilted collard greens, pickled carrots, natural jus

Perfectly seasoned Lamb Chops with string beans

Chef Sherry’s Extravaganza (not featured on the menu) – Cherry galette, peach crumble, pistachio ice cream, chocolate torta with gelato

Yard served as Executive Pastry Chef at Wolfgang Puck’s empire for nearly 20 years where her role encompassed a range of responsibilities from crafting masterful breads, creating menus, opening new restaurants while mentoring an entire generation of pastry chefs in kitchens from Singapore to Santa Monica.  Her innovative desserts were a staple at the Academy Awards Governor’s Ball, the Grammy Awards and the Emmy Awards.

Make sure to check out all of Tanzy’s new lunch, brunch and dinner options!

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All images appearing in this post photographed by Holli Lapes