Obsession 17: Ben Spungin, Justin Cogley and Tony Baker

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Wednesday, February 1, 2017 was the thirteenth night of Obession 17 which is taking place at Nigel Haworth's Michelin-starred Northcote.

Ben Spungin, Sierra Mar Restaurant Big Sur, California, USA; Justin Cogley, Aubergine Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, USA; and Tony Baker, Baker's Bacon Montrio Bistro Monterey, California, USA were the next chefs to takeover Nigel's kitchen for California Boys night.

Petit Fours

Petit Fours

Photography by Allen Markey

Cockles Serrano Ham, Toasted Brioche

Cockles Serrano Ham, Toasted Brioche

Photography by Allen Markey

Turbot Braised Romaine, Roasted Chicken Jus

Turbot

Braised Romaine, Roasted Chicken Jus

Photography by Allen Markey

Norfolk Quail Sunchoke-Walnut Puree, Crispy Bacon, Chocolate

Norfolk Quail Sunchoke-Walnut Puree, Crispy Bacon, Chocolate

Photography by Allen Markey

Big Sur Chanterelle Whipped Ganache Hazelnut Feulletine, Quince, Lovage

Big Sur Chanterelle Whipped Ganache Hazelnut Feulletine, Quince, Lovage

Photography by Allen Markey

Beef Rib Cap Parsley Root, Artichokes, Burnt Onion

Beef Rib Cap Parsley Root, Artichokes, Burnt Onion

Photography by Allen Markey

Photography by Allen Markey
Photography by Allen Markey
Photography by Allen Markey
Photography by Allen Markey
Photography by Allen Markey
Photography by Allen Markey
Photography by Allen Markey
Photography by Allen Markey

>>> See all the photos from Obsession 17, night by night, here

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Editor 2nd February 2017

Obsession 17: Ben Spungin, Justin Cogley and Tony Baker