Five Years Into Its Dallas Story, Monarch Marks Its Anniversary With an Autumn Chef’s Tasting Menu Built Around the Season

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Monarch, the acclaimed wood-fired Italian restaurant located on the 49th floor of The National in Downtown Dallas, as the restaurant marks five years in Dallas with a new Autumn Chef’s Tasting Menu reflecting the season and the culinary point of view Monarch has developed since opening in 2021.

The seasonally driven tasting menu features a progression of Santa Barbara Uni and Ossetra Caviar, Maine Lobster, Black Truffle, Roasted Duck and Rosewood Wagyu, culminating in Warm Apple Cake. The menu highlights Monarch’s continued focus on wood-fired cooking, exceptional ingredients, Italian-inspired technique and a wine program designed to complement the progression of each course.

Attached and below is a press release highlighting Monarch’s new Autumn Chef’s Tasting Menu. I've summarized key details for your consideration. Please let me know if I can help answer any questions you might have.

PRESS RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS:

WHAT

Monarch’s Autumn Chef’s Tasting Menu

WHEN Available now

WHERE Monarch1401 Elm Street, 49th FloorDallas, TX 75202

ABOUT

• New seasonally driven Chef’s Tasting Menu marking five years of Monarch in Dallas

• Menu reflects Monarch’s evolution while staying rooted in wood-fired cooking, Italian-inspired technique and exceptional ingredients

• Six-course progression featuring seasonal ingredients and refined culinary techniques

• Highlights include Santa Barbara Uni and Ossetra Caviar, Maine Lobster, Black Truffle, Roasted Duck and Rosewood Wagyu

• Final courses include Warm Apple Cake and an apple-forward “Orchard Alchemy” pairing

• Designed to explore how Monarch’s culinary point of view has evolved over its five years in Dallas

• Created by Chef Danny Grant and the Monarch culinary team

MENU HIGHLIGHTS

• Parmesan Cappuccino and Local Mushroom Tart with 24-Month Prosciutto welcome bite

• Scallop Crudo with Santa Barbara Uni, Crisp Pear, Basil and Ossetra Caviar

• Poached Maine Lobster with Sweet Potato, Whipped Foie Gras, Walnut, Frisée and Parsnip

• Doppio Ravioli with Ricotta, Mascarpone, Black Truffle, Crispy Sunchoke and Egg Yolk Jam

• Roasted Duck Confit with Radicchio, Mozzarella Espuma, Pomegranate Pistou and Brown Butter Apple

• Rosewood Wagyu Filet with Polenta Croquette, Robiola, Madeira Jus, Pumpkin Gnocchi, Tuscan Kale and Pepita Pesto

• Pomegranate Sorbet

• Torta di Mele with Almond and Vanilla Gelato

• “Orchard Alchemy” final pairing featuring Calvados, Fino Sherry, Honeycrisp Apple, Orgeat, Vanilla and Citrus

WINE PAIRING HIGHLIGHTS

• Optional wine pairing available for $125

• Pairings span Greece, Burgundy, Piedmont, Sicily and Napa Valley

• Featured selections include Skouras Assyrtiko, Domaine de Montille Bourgogne Chardonnay, G.D. Vajra Albe Barolo d’Alba, Benanti Etna Rosso and Robert Craig Affinity Cabernet Sauvignon

• Final apple-forward pairing brings the experience full circle with Calvados and Fino Sherry

PRICING

• $190 per person

• Optional wine pairing: $125

RESERVATIONS

Reservations for Monarch’s Autumn Chef’s Tasting Menu are available here.