Last year was filled with fantastic dining experiences. I finally made it to a few places in New York City, and also took a few trips to San Antonio, Montreal, Newport, Las Vegas, and Greece. Whether it was an upscale restaurant or casual hangout, these are some of the dishes that really stood out. In no particular order, here are some of my favorite dishes of 2015!
1) Spaghetti Al Nero Con Vongole – Masseria Dei Vini – New York City
Homemade Squid Ink Spaghetti with Baby Clams, Garlic, White Wine
2) Kamashita Tuna – Kabuto – Las Vegas
Fatty Tuna Collar
3) Smoked Meat Sandwich – Schwartz’s – Montreal
Fatty Smoked Meat with Mustard
4) Chorizo con Rajas Queso Fundido – La Gloria – San Antonio
Hot Melted Cheese with Chorizo and Pablano Peppers
5) Pork Belly Bao – Fat Choy – Las Vegas
Pork Belly with Pickled Mustard Greens, Cilantro, Peanuts
6) Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Souffl̩ РCastle Hill Inn РNewport, Rhode Island
Warm Souffle with Whole Milk Cream
 7) A5 Grade Japanese Waygu – EN Japanese Brasserie – New York City
Melt-In-Your-Mouth Beef from Miyazaki, Japan
8) Lobster Spaghetti – Liverpool House – Montreal
Lobster and Butter Sauce
9) Spanish Pizza Р̩ by Jos̩ Andr̩s РLas Vegas
Parmesan Cheese Crisp with Jamon and Ricotta Cheese
10) Chicken Souvlaki Pita – Gyro Gyro – Athens, Greece
Grilled Chicken, Fries, Onions, Tomato, and Tzatziki
11) Pan Fried Gyoza – Kazu – Montreal
Crispy and Delicious
12) Biscuit with Honey Butter – Pies ‘n’ Thighs – Brooklyn, NY
Warm and Soft Buttermilk Biscuit with Honey Butter
13) Greek Yogurt with Honey and Toppings – Fresko Yogurt Bar – Athens, Greece
Fresh Greek Yogurt topped with Apples and Honey
14) Eel Tempura – Tempura Matsui – New York City
Perfectly Fried Eel Tempura
15) Gary’s Portuguese Littleneck Clams – Brick Alley Pub – Newport, Rhode Island
White Wine, Green Peppers, Onions, Red Pepper, Garlic Butter, Olive Oil, Chorizo
16) La Chicks Poutine – La Banquise – Montreal
Breaded Chicken Cutlet, Gravy, Cheese Curds
17) The Silence of the Lamb – Funky Gourmet – Athens, Greece
Tender Lamb Chop Over Rosemary
18) Rabo Empanadas – Casual Habana – Hackensack, New Jersey
Slightly Spicy and Flavorful Oxtail Meat
19) Tomato Fritters, White Eggplant, Capers – Ana’s Farmstand – Santorini, Greece
Best Fritters and Vegetables in Santorini!
20) Pizza Fritta – Eataly – New York City
Fried Pizza with Stracciatella di Bufala, Tomato, and Basil
21) Grilled Sea Bream – Kounelas Fish Tavern – Mykonos, Greece
Super Fresh and Simply Grilled
⇒ What Was Your Favorite Dish of 2015? Reply below!
