The Dinner at Del Posto: Bon Appetit/Buon Appetito

It took me sooooooooooooo long yesterday to post the names of the Bon Appetit Award Winners, that I never got around to telling you what we ate at Del Posto.  In between the cheers, clapping and wonderful camarderie, there was truly memorable food and wine from Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich.  Here's the menu:

ANTIPASTO

Insalata Salumi Misti (which included the great Swiss chard tourte at the top of the plate)

Tocai Friuliano, Bastianich 2005

PRIMI

(Cloud-light) Potato Gnocchi al Pomodoro with Basil Pesto

Rosato, Bastianich 2005

FOLLOWED BY

Hand-made Orecchiette with Lamb Neck Sausage ( a WOW!)

Vespa Bianco, Bastianich 2004

SECONDO

New York Strip Steak with Summer Bean Salad (it should have read "Amazing Summer Bean Salad") and Crispy Brasato

Morellino di Scansano, La Mozza 2005

DOLCE

Crostata di Mele with Almond Cream and Pancetta Streusel (another WOW from pastry chef Nicole Kaplan)

Dindarello, Maculan 2006

Biscotti Assortiti

Comments

[Dorie]

Carol, Casey and Rona, the party was as lovely as it seems. It's always wonderful to see so many talented people in one place enjoying one another's company. And it never hurts when the food is great!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, RONA! I hope you had the best day and that the days to come will be many and sweet.

[Rona]

I have 2 wishes...
1. That you'll adopt me and drag me (ha ha) to these fabulous events.
2. In my next life I'll be you.
Thank you for sharing this exciting and delicious event!
Jeepers, and on my birthday no less!

[ParisBreakfasts]

Another WOW!
What a bunch of people to feed!
And what a menu!

[Casey]

That sounds sublime. What an amazing evening it must have been.