Like fraternal twins, one can no longer give the latest buzz in kosher wine without speaking of the distinctive elegant array of kosher foods to pair it with. CS has already shared with you the fabulous wine selections we had sampled at the show. The culinary offerings were no less remarkable, I loved the amenity of table hopping proximity sampling bite sized servings of some of the most exclusive culinary offerings out there in the greater NY area. Top tier restaurants caterers and food producers showed off their best gourmet delights.
Sushein
Here are some highlights. My all time favorite in the fish category was far and away Gemstone Catering’s Ahi Poke– a hawaiin street style Ahi tuna sashimi served on a sesame wasabi crispy wonton shaped like a spoon topped with ginger & lemongrass foam. It was the perfect mouthful of harmoniously matched flavors. I would pair that with Herzog‘s Reserve Chardonnay 2009.
got cholent? Inc/Gemstone Catering
Honorable mention goes to Sushein for their delicious sushi offerings.
River Dale from Pomegranate Supermarket, gave Geila Hocherman (Kosher Revolution) a taste of their prosciutto and she told me it was almost as good as her own duck prosciutto, I sampled their Butcher Block Honey Mustard Corned Beef and it was melt in your mouth scrumptious. etc’s steakhouse‘s Barbeque Oxtail coated with etc’s own barbeque sauce served with crushed red mashed potatoes was incredible and it looked like attendees couldn’t get enough of it.
Pardes served a smoked organically grown appetizer with meat from ‘Grow and Behold’ – Smoked Ribeye Tartare, Soy Enoki & Rice Krispies that was quite tasty.
Tevere is tevere as always incredible, and though I had no room left I had to go back for seconds of their artichokes – Carciofi alla Giudia, I would pair it with Herzog‘s Late Harvest Chenin Blanc 2010.
Dr. Alan Broner and Jack Silberstein - Jack's Gourmet
Jack’s Gourmet served me their Sweet Italian Sausage with olive oil, smashed potatoes and pepper and onion ragout. CS, tells me our videographer insisted on a 5 minute break to devour a few sets of their sausages!
Silverleaf Caterers had a very nice Veal Shepard’s Pie which we followed with their Tiramisyu Cake-Up.
Silverstone Caterers Veal Sheppard's Pie
I was now ready for dessert, Basil‘s table was manned by our good friend Chef Udi Ezra (the restaurant’s Pastry Chef), he was serving a chocolate truffle pastry and introduced me to Guilty Pleasures, a few tables away. Their Very Strawberry, was just that verrrry strawbery! I loved the Bana-Bana, the Cappuccino Truffle and Toasted Almond Crunch I could see it all paired with some of Binyamina’s Liqueurs like the Limoncello, or the Sour Apple, my favorite, or perhaps the Amaretto. CS interviewed Maureen Sussanah owner/confectioner of Guilty Pleasures on last evening’s internet radio special.
All in all it was a great show with superb wines, succulent food, and lots of friends!
SYR
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