"Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
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> Once, in a NYC hotel, I had an appetizer from an appetizer bar that I
> really enjoyed, but have no idea exactly how to put it together.
>
> To the best of my memory, it was predominantly celery sticks that had been
> lightly braised (it was still somewhat crisp), dressed with some sort of
> vinaigrette that was very herbal and also included anchovy fillets. There
> may also have been some pimiento and mushroom, but I don't have a great
> memory of all the components except for the celery, vinaigrette, and
> anchovy.
>
> Has anyone had anything similar, or an idea as how to best to duplicate
it?
> Nothing that I've googled seems to resemble it.

Was it served hot or cold?

If hot, how about marinating the celery sticks in the vinaigrette (Italian
dressing with whatever herbs, etc. you want added) in the fridge, then
putting the sticks and some of the marinade in a baking pan and broiling it
to the doneness you want.

If cold, reverse the steps, first broil the celery then marinate it in the
fridge.