This is the time of year for lists. Everyone has them. what was their favorite restaurants? Or meals? Or even desserts. There have been countless compilations of what's tasty and good. Here's a fun guide to them.
Yesterday's New York Times Food section has compiled a pretty extensive coast to coast. list. This is perfect for people who are visiting the area or just discovering what's just around the corner. There are some newcomer's mentioned in Manhattan, the mecca of good food and gourmet dining. What stood out this year?The Vietnamese newcomer Banh Anh Em. diners love its' signature crackly golden loaves to make such sandwiches filled with barbecued pork and rib eye steak.Another Vietnamese eatery that fused with French flavor is HR's Snack bar , owned by husband and wife team, Anthony Ha and his wife Saf=die Mae Burns -Ha. Hr's gives Pho onion soup and chanterelle toast., take on avocado toast. There's also a tangy carrot salad and to finish an espresso granita.Chinatown gives Sunn's.a Korean drop in place where diners can get small plates of rice and a variety of spicy eggplant and marinated mushrooms.The four star Smithereens may sound intimidating and even scary but the restaurant is a comforting drop in with New England seafood dishes. They offer a taste of summer in winter. Seaweed is as prevalent as lobster. .It's in it's butter and in its'delicate crudos.
Another standout list is the coast to coast one of great desserts.They come from such diverse areas as Maine and the Pacific Northwest. Yes, the restaurants have good food but its' their endings that make people happy. Mcloon's Lobster Shack may have grilled clams and classic lobster roll but there is also their standout blueberry bread pudding.It's dotted with white chocolate chips and served with a vanilla custard sauce. Houston Gives the exotic konofa, , gooey cheese under a sticky sweet layer of semolina.Michigan is known for it's cherries.Beulah Michigan 's Cherry Hut has a standout cherry pie.It's a full quarter(!!!!) served in a old fashioned flaky lard crust.Diners looking for a good Southern icebox cake should visit Bayonet's in North Birmingham, Alabama.This seafood based restaurant has the summery flavor of watermelon infused semifreddo.Diced fruit and watermelon granita crown it while a quenelle of frozen creme fraiche is added. New Yorkers can enjoy fiery Caribbean cuisine at Kabawa but it;'s the giant coconut turnover that's the star. It's Cinnabon with an island twist, and even has a rich coconut infused cream cheese frosting on top.
These are some of the best of the best. Go to these restaurants. Try them out. ENjoy and see if theymake any lists.
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