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title: An Inspirational Spotlight on Chef Domenic Battistella
description: In this Deep Plate Spotlight, we're reviewing several extraordinary plates from Domenic Battistella, Executive Chef of the Red Rocks Café in North Carolina.
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# [An Inspirational Spotlight on Chef Domenic Battistella](https://deepplate.bauscherhepp.com/blog/an-inspirational-spotlight-on-chef-domenic-battistella)

 Written by [BauscherHepp](https://deepplate.bauscherhepp.com/blog/author/bauscherhepp) | 12/30/16, 7:39 PM

 

In this Deep Plate Spotlight that was originally published in 2009, we're reviewing several extraordinary plates from Domenic Battistella, Executive Chef of the Red Rocks Café in Huntersville, North Carolina.

**Amuse (above):** *Gigamoto Oyster -* Lemon zest, Kim Crawford Marlborough Sauvigon Blanc, Pop Rocks

**Salad:** *Yellow Tomato -* Cured Tasmanian king salmon, roasted red pepper, basil oil, pickled shallots, micro basil

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**Fish:** *Ahi Tuna -* Wild fennel pollen, crisp pork belly, cannellini beans, arugula, chive oil

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**Meat:** *Rosemary Skirt Steak -* Golden Parisian potatoes, emulsified aged balsamic, caper relish, sweet smoked paprika

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**Dessert:** Ginger Coriander Crème Brulee - Rhubarb compote, Grande Marnier strawberries, hazelnut tuile

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