Top Ten Restaurant Moments of 2007

Dara and James write:

Here are our favorite tastings of the year. Sorry New York: our honeymoon in Italy produced the most delicious moments.

(1) Warm pistachio cake at Guido in Pollenzo, Italy
(2) Apricot gelato at Grom Gelateria in Turin, Italy
(3) Salsa verde over ripe tomatoes and Spanish anchovies (see picture above) at the little enoteca next to Produttori del Barbaresco in Barbaresco, Italy
(4) Brussels sprouts with kimchee puree at Momofuku Noodle Bar in New York
(5) Eel at Sushi Yasuda in New York
(6) Thunder Pickles from Katchkie Farm in upstate New York
(7) Finanziera at Cambio in Turin, Italy.
(8) Vitello Tonato at La Libera in Alba, Italy
(9) Risotto al Salto at Trattoria della Pesa in Milan, Italy
(10) Chicory salad with anchovies and olive oil at Bebel's in Milan, Italy

Comments

[Sharon]

Ohhh -- apricot gelato! That sounds like perfection. And I haven't had eel in months; I am feeling deprived.

I have never been able to handle anchovies. I consider this a grave personal failing on my part, although I also blame my mother.

The idea of Brussels sprouts with kimchee puree just makes me smile. I am bringing my 21-year-old niece to NYC in March and we may check out Momofuku.

[Sharon]

I have to share my Top Three Restaurant Moments of 2007:

1. The golden gazpacho at the Renaissance Vinoy Resort in St. Petersburg, Florida.

2. The off-the-menu foie gras appetizer at Armani's in Tampa.

3. The duck enchiladas at Red Mesa in St. Petersburg.