The Chandler Steakhouse at the MGM Springfield
We had an excellent gastronomic dinner at the traditionally elegant restaurant, The Chandler Steakhouse at the MGM Springfield on June 15, 2019. Under 1-year old, the restaurant will celebrate its 1-year anniversary in August 2019. Gorgeous décor and attentive service was the perfect foil for Executive Chef Kyle Beausoleil’s cuisine.
After dinner, Chef Kyle took time to speak with Luxury Experience. A New Englander who grew up in Eastern Connecticut and worked in Connecticut and Massachusetts, Chef Kyle found his passion for cooking at age 15 when he started by washing dishes in a restaurant in Brooklyn, Connecticut. Showing interest and potential, he was promoted to prep, and then fry station. From there his career took off, learning along the way from great chefs and carefully honing his craft at top steakhouses as Michael Jordan’s and David Burke Prime.
VIDEO- Luxury Experience’s interview with Executive Chef Kyle Beausoleil – https://youtu.be/xiCgbWhFBKs
He joined The Chandler Steakhouse in February 2019, bringing his knowledge and passion for seafood and steaks and creating an outstanding experience for his guests. His favorite seasoning? Soy. During his stint at David Burke Prime he became attracted to Asian fusion, which he has adopted into his own culinary style.
Chef Kyle Beausoleil
The menu is a perfect blend of seafood, steak, and has vegan items as well to appeal to diverse palates. For summer, there will be fresh sweet corn, broccolini, and other seasonal vegetables. Chef Kyle will also be adding a 32-ounce Tomahawk Steak for two to the menu, as well as a pork chop with cippolini and rhubarb chutney. In September, he will change the menu to incorporate seasonal ingredients.
When not inthe kitchen working or dreaming up new recipes, he likes to spend time with his wife and two young daughters, age 3 years and 18 months. His advice to those wishing to pursue a culinary career is make sure you want to do this, as you must be dedicated. Having dined at The Chandler Steakhouse and experienced his culinary expertise, Chef Kyle Beausoleil definitely has the dedication and passion.
Executive Chef Kyle Beausoleil graciously shares his recipe for Lobster Cake with Remoulade and Avocado Jalapeno Crème
Chef Kyle Beausoleil – The Chandler Steakhouse
Lobster Cake with Remoulade and Avocado Jalapeno Crème
Avocado Jalapeno Crème:
Yield: 1 Cup
1 |
Cup |
Crème Fraiche |
2 |
|
Jalapenos |
0.5 |
|
Avocado |
1 |
Teaspoon |
Lemon Juice |
0.25 |
Teaspoon |
Salt |
Method: Blister the jalapeno on a grill then steep in a bowl covered with plastic wrap. Peel skins when cooled. Seed roasted jalapenos and place in a food processor with avocado and puree until smooth. Add crème fraiche into the mixing bowl, then whip the jalapeno puree into the crème. Add lemon juice and salt to finish. Place in a squeeze bottle and reserve.
Remoulade:
Yield: 1 Quart
1 |
Cup |
Mayonnaise |
0.5 |
Cup |
Sour Cream |
0.5 |
Teaspoon |
Worcestershire Sauce |
0.25 |
Teaspoon |
Tabasco |
0.5 |
Teaspoon |
Old Bay Seasoning |
1 |
Teaspoon |
Dijon Mustard |
1 |
Tablespoon |
Lemon Juice |
0.5 |
Teaspoon |
Lemon Zest |
0.5 |
Tablespoon |
Fresh Tarragon Leaves |
Method: Mix all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Place in a quart container and set aside.
Lobster Cake:
Yield: 7 Cakes
1 |
Quart |
Remoulade |
1.25 |
Pounds |
Lobster Meat, cooked, cleaned |
1.75 |
Ounce |
Parker House Roll, diced |
1.75 |
Ounce |
Green Apple, diced |
0.5 |
Ounce |
Panko Breadcrumbs |
2 |
Ounces |
Clarified Butter |
|
|
|
0.25 |
Ounce |
Pea Tendrils |
3 |
Each |
Lemon Segments |
0.5 |
Tablespoon |
Lemon Juice |
0.5 |
Tablespoon |
Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) |
|
|
|
0.5 |
Ounce |
Avocado Jalapeno Crème |
Method: In a large mixing bowl, mix the Remoulade with Parker House roll, to soften. Incorporate lobster and diced green apple into the mix and fold together. Portion lobster into 4.5-ounce balls. Spread panko breadcrumbs out evenly on a sheet pan. Place ring molds ontop of the panko, place the lobster balls into the ring molds, add panko to the top of the lobster ball and press with the bottom of a plastic squeeze bottle. Remove lobster cakes from ring molds and sear in clarified butter until golden brown on each side. Keep warm.
Presentation:On a medium round plate, place 5 dots of Avocado Jalapeno Crème onto the plate, place warm lobster cake on the plate. In a small mixing bowl, dress pea tendrils and lemon segments with lemon juice and olive oil. Place on top of the lobster cake.
The Chandler Steakhouse
The Chandler Steakhouse is open for Dinner Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday from 5:00 pm until 10:00 pm, and Friday and Saturday from 5:00 pm until 11:00 pm. The restauranti s closed on Tuesday.
Read about our dining experience at The Chandler Steakhouse in the Restaurants section.
To learn more about The Chandler Steakhouse please visit their website:
https://mgmspringfield.mgmresorts.com/en/restaurants/the-chandler-steakhouse.html#
Read more about the MGM Springfield in the Hotels and Resorts, and Spas section.
Read more about Springfield, Massachusetts in the Destinations and Adventure sections.
MGM Springfield
One MGM Way
Springfield, Massachusetts
United States
Telephone: +1-413-273-5000
Website: https://mgmspringfield.mgmresorts.com/en.html
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MGMSpringfield/
Instagram: @mgmspringfield
Twitter: @mgmspringfield
Important Travel Information:
Springfield, Massachusetts was settled in 1636 and incorporated as a city in 1852, is the third largest city in Massachusetts and located in the Western region of the state. Springfield is conveniently located (see driving distances below) making it a perfect day trip, weekend trip, or anytime getaway.
Driving distances:
City |
Approximate Mileage |
Hartford, CT |
26 miles |
Lenox, MA |
48 miles |
Worcester, MA |
52 miles |
New Haven, CT |
64 miles |
Providence, RI |
85 miles |
Albany, NY |
87 miles |
Boston, MA |
91 miles |
Manchester, VT |
107 miles |
Salem, NH |
109 miles |
Poughkeepsie, NY |
124 miles |
New York City, NY |
141 miles |
For more information on the Springfield, Massachusetts area please visit the WesternMass Tourism Website: https://explorewesternmass.com/or call them at: 1-413-787-1548.
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