Spring has finally sprung! With the sunshine comes our will to crawl out of hibernation, be social and entertain. With some of the most impressive restaurants in the country, New York offers no end to options for dining out. But what about when attempting 5 star cuisine, right at home?
I tapped some of the city’s most notable chefs to get their favorite recipes for the season, and learn how you can actually pull them off in your own apartment!
So before you plan your next dinner party, check out my round up of spring-inspired recipes from your favorite fancy restaurants around town.
CLICK HERE for my full post and recipes on Guest of a Guest
PAN ROASTED NEW BEDFORD SCALLOPS” ALMANDINE” SPRING VEGETABLE FRICASSEE , PORCINI MUSHROOM AND GRAPEFRUIT EMULSION
MICHAEL VIGNOLA, STRIP HOUSE
All recipes can be found in my full post for Guest of a Guest!
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