Obsession 17: Michael O'Hare

The Staff Canteen

Wednesday, January 25, 2017 was the sixth night of Obession 17 which is taking place at Nigel Haworth's Michelin-starred Northcote.

The sixth chef to takeover over Nigel's kitchen was former Great British Menu contestant, Michael O'Hare who's restaurant, The Man Behind the Curtain maintained its star in the Michelin Guide UK 2017.

Miyagi Oyster, Strawberry Kimchi

Miyagi Oyster, Strawberry Kimchi

Photography by Allen Markey

Sea Urchin “Hot and Sour,” Finger Lime, Denia Prawn

Sea Urchin “Hot and Sour,” Finger Lime, Denia Prawn

Photography by Allen Markey

Veal Sweetbread Slider & Foie Gras and White Chocolate Donut

Veal Sweetbread Slider & Foie Gras and White Chocolate Donut

Photography

by Allen Markey

Spider Crab, Prawn Wanton

Spider Crab, Prawn Wanton

Photography by Allen Markey

Cod Loin with Ink & Vinegar

Photography by Allen Markey

Iberico Pork Almond & Black Garlic Sauce, Edible Egg Shell

Iberico Pork Almond & Black Garlic Sauce, Edible Egg Shell

Photography by Allen Markey

MILK CHOCOLATE, LAVENDER & HONEY MOUSSE, POTATO CRISPS, VIOLET ICE CREAM, BITTER CHOCOLATE

Milk Chocolate, Lavender & Honey Mousse, Potato Crisps, Violet Ice Cream, Bitter Chocolate

Photography by Allen Markey

PRALINE & PASSIONFRUIT EDIBLE WRAPPER

Praline & Passionfruit Edible Wrapper

Photography by Allen Markey

Photography by Allen Markey
Photography by Allen Markey
Michael O'Hare
Photography by Allen Markey

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

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Editor 26th January 2017

Obsession 17: Michael O'Hare