Tom ColicchiYUM

I'm going to dedicate one entry to Tom Colicchio this year because last night we had one of the best dining experiences of all time: TOM TUESDAY DINNER, where Tom works out the menu, prepares the food with his team and is there to plate and expedite from the open kitchen. They serve ten courses, and what's cool is that you don't know what you're going to eat until you sit down. Thanks to Lauren, who works with Alex (I love you, Lauren!!), we were able to secure one of the very limited tables in the space; they only serve 32 people once a week. It's one of the hardest reservations in NYC, not to mention this is the last meal Tom will be doing for a while b/c his wife is expecting the first week of August. Anyway, the meal was so special and amazing. I forgot to take pictures of the first two courses, but I got the rest (although they don't allow flash photography so the pics below each item don't do any justice)! Here was the menu. Mmm. Incredible.

OLIVE OIL POACHED HALIBUT

Zucchini & Lemon Thyme

POTTED TUNA

Soffritto & Chiles

ROASTED LOBSTER

Porcinis

SOFT SHELL CRAB

Linguini & Tomato Basil

SAUTEED FOIS GRAS

Brooks Cherries & Bitter Greens

ROASTED VEAL

Summer Vegetables & Tomato Emulsion

SQUAB

Apricot Chutney, Chanterelles & Wild Spinach

AUSTRALIAN WAYGU

Peas, Crispy Shallot, Radish

CUCUMBER MINT SPRITZER

Watermelon Granita

ALMOND POUNDCAKE

Tarragon & Nectarine