

SALT LAKE MAGAZINE DINING GUIDE
By Bob King
February 1998
These days along the Wasatch, the venison is from Texas or New
Zealand farms- but well suited to contemporary preparation by Chef
de Cuisine Patrick Jan at Snowbird's Aerie restaurant: A sweet roasted
garlic and shallot confit, wild mushroom flan, and basil potato
galette with light balsamic reduction sauce for venison medallion.
Jan has revitalized the Aerie, though he gives partial credit to
his "corps d'elite staff ". A former Chef in the French Navy (where
officers dine well) Jan was also trained in the Strasbourg Institute
of Culinary Arts (Alsace) and apprentice at fine French restaurants
and American luxury Hotels. He landed at the Aerie in late 1996
introducing a refreshing flair for Provencal and Mediterranean cuisine.
SMOOTH AS SILKS
EXECUTIVE CHEF PATRICK JAN HAS BROUHT A FRENCH
FLAIR TO THE RESORT AT THE STONEDGE INN
Lowell Sun Staff
August 1992
Patrick Jan is a French chef who works within the finest traditions
of his title. The food he serve at Silks, Stonehedge Inn's 4 diamond
award-winning restaurant, has exquisite flavor and artistic flair.
Patrick's cuisine repertoire offers interesting influences. As
executive chef, he has created a new dining experience in Tyngsboro
since arriving three months ago from the Fairmont Hotel. His summer
menu, introduced last week, offers fresh local ingredients enhanced
with an interesting array of spices, imported game products, seasonal
flavors and "a la minute " sauce making.
Among the entrees are Baked Seabass with White wine Sauce, Duckling
breast with Wild Mushroom Flan and Port Wine Sauce, Pistachio Crusted
Rack of Lamb with Couscous, Tuna Tartare with Wasabi Cream Beurre
Blanc.
Three attractive desserts-Pear Rasberry Tart- Chocolate Terrine
and Warm Cheesecake Enhance a meal's finale.
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