We Tasted On The Upper West Side

Last night (053009) was the 2nd Annual New Taste Of The Upper West Side - twice as big as last year - bigger tent - more UWS restaurants participating - lots of NYS wines - a better managed event - the organizers sold out VIP and Regular (1,000) tickets - weeks in advance - my only complaint - not enough lounge chairs and tables - plus - the "reserved" signage on several tables did not belong - this is the Upper West Side - not the land of Jacket & Ties - or will Black Tie be required next year - 

A quick list of outstanding foods sampled - from what has become an extraordinary collection of restaurants that have gravitated to the UWS - 

• Nice Matin - Fava Bean Ravioli - simply awesome
• Cesca - Truffle Oil Pizza - heated on an outdoor charcoal grill - cut into large rectangular pieces by Chef Kevin Garcia- I haven't had a slice of pizza in 6 months - this was worth breaking the wall for - 
• Eighty One - No one cooks a scallop like Chef Ed Brown - in a citrus broth - 
• Cafe Luxembourg - mini Lobster Rolls - served up New Haven style - on a toasted - buttered - bun - bite sized - could have stayed there until they ran out - which they did - 
• Ocean Grill - Deep Fried Oyster Slider - need we say more - 
• Mermaid Inn - Lobster Roll Slider - on brioche - perfect match - when they ran out of rolls - the lobster roll filling on a plate - definite yum - 
• Jacques Torres - Cold Hot Chocolate - confirming that his ice cream cart is on the way to Amsterdam Avenue - heads up Good Humor Man - 
• Shake Shack - Burgers - what else - 
• Jean Georges - a single Shrimp in Carrot Broth - served in a shot glass - classy - 
• Magnolia Bakery - cupcakes - Cupcakes - CUPCAKES - 
• Screme - Whiskey Chocolate Gelato - omg - Omg - OMG - 
• Aperol - a sweet - orange - aperitif from Italy - with touch of rhubarb and secret blend of herbs - served with splash of Prosecco and soda - very refreshing - "beachy" - straight I think the flavor will be too strong - maybe on the rocks - will try again - 
• Bouquet Dessert Wine - fortified blend - 96% Gewurztraminer - 4% Chardonnay - tastes 10% alc - actually is 17% - very smooth - wonderfully inviting nose - will be even better when served ice cold - from the North Fork -  

A definite win - 

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