Menu description: foie gras and pork liver mousse, smoked pork, squash butter, croissant. Let's start with the croissant. I just wish there were two; but you all probably know I love bread. This is a unique blend of German and French and it works well. The terrine-like pork in the middle of the pate isn't exactly visually appealing. The trick to this one is to get all the flavors and textures layered for each bite. Did I mention that the croissant was incredible? Big, fluffy on the inside and lightly sweetened with powdered sugar.

(L-R) Drunken kielbasa, house kraut and spicy mustard; spicy chorizo; pretzel bun