The South Lawn Reveal
Herb-butter madeline with chive cream & micro parsley on slate
He built a tented environment around the fountain that drew guests inward rather than leaving them at the perimeter
Why this bite? Bryan reoriented the South Lawn itself. This savory madeline — familiar yet transformed — is perception redesigned.
The Story
For a gratitude dinner honoring President Biden, Bryan Rafanelli transformed the South Lawn — one of the most recognizable outdoor spaces in American public life — by building inward. He constructed a tented environment around the fountain that reoriented guests who had been there many times. This savory madeline with herb butter captures that philosophy: something familiar, altered just enough that it feels entirely new.
Read Full Story →Ingredients
- Butter
- Flour
- Eggs
- Fresh herbs (chive, parsley, thyme)
- Chive cream cheese
- Micro parsley
- Sea salt
Preparation
- 1.Make savory madeline batter with fresh herbs.
- 2.Bake in madeline molds until golden.
- 3.Pipe chive cream on each madeline.
- 4.Garnish with micro parsley and sea salt.
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