W&S 2011 / Top of the List Tasting



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Chef Vikas Khanna of Junoon
 
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Chef Sara Jenkins of Porsena (on right)
 
Marcus Langecker & Alexander Walzer from Edi & the Wolf
 
Chris Jaeckle, Ai Fiori

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Marcus Langecker of Edi & the Wolf prepping
 
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(left) Charles Mahal, Artisanal Fromagerie

Mike Faber, Artisanal Fromagerie & Bistro
 
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ABC Kitchen (Chef Dan Kluger with Emma Germershausen)

Marcus Langecker & Alexander Walzer from Edi & the Wolf
 
Grand Central Oyster Bar team
 
Rick Bishop & Rachael Mamane of Hudson Valley Foie Gras
 
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Ai Fiori - Amberjack Crudo, cara cara orange, cucumber, uova di trota
 
Edi & the Wolf - Green Asparagus with Ramp Vinaigrette and Hungarian Pepper Crostini
 
Grand Central Oyster Bar display
 
Rouge et Blanc - Green Papaya, Pickled Prawns, Sweet Tofu, Curry Vinaigrette

Porsena - Celery Heart, Grape Tomato, and Bottarga on Crostini
 
Hudson Valley Foie Gras - Torchon of Foie Gras on Toast Points
 
Junoon - Cocktail Samosas
 
ABC Kitchen - Ramp and Goat Cheese Toast

Court Street Grocers - Housemade terrine with cornichons
 
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La Maison du Chocolat - Bon bons of milk chocolate ganache

Lani Kai - Kalua Pork on a Poi Pancake with Crispy Shallots & Scallion
 
Chef Craig Rivard of Lani Kai
 
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Court Street Grocers - Housemade pate on crostini
 
Court Street Grocers - Corned beef short ribs and turkey confit with cured greens
 
Chef Shea Gallante of Ciano
 
Ciano - Roasted Veal Meatballs - Creamy White Polenta with Herbs and Truffled Pecorino

Chef Craig Wallen of Spasso
 
(left) Mark Tarlov (right) Hristro Zisovski, Ai Fiori
 
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(left) Mike Faber, Artisanal Fromagerie & Bistro
 
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Executive Chef Dan Kluger of ABC Kitchen
 
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Jonathan Young of Grand Central Oyster Bar
 
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(left) Marybeth Bentwood, Kobrand Imports
 
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(left) Marybeth Bentwood
 
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La Maison du Chocolat team
 
Charles Mahal, Artisanal Fromagerie & Bistro
 
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Lisa Simon of California Caviar (on left), Marissa Ain (Restaurant & Purveyor Manager) and Eduard Frauneder of Edi & the Wolf
 
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Marissa Ain (Restaurant & Purveyor Manager) and Eduard Frauneder of Edi & the Wolf
 
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Lisa Simon of California Caviar, center
 
California Caviar - California White Sturgeon on Blini with Creme Fraiche
 
California Caviar - Bacon Infused Trout Roe on Blini with Creme Fraiche

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Grand Central Oyster Bar's display
 
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Photos by Alireza Alavian