2011's Most Memorable Meals, Dishes, and Desserts
Happy New Year!
This may be the 100th "best of 2011" lists you've seen by now. Well, here's my list of the most memorable experiences and tastes I had this past year! What's on your list? What do I need to try this year?
Most Memorable Meals:
1. FIG's Table-to-Farm dinner at McGrath Farms
2. The Aviary's Kitchen Table experience in Chicago
Most Memorable Dishes
1. Quesa Taco at Tacos Los Salceados (Tijuana, Mexico)
2. Bihun Bebek (Duck Noodle Soup) at Bihun Bebek Asie (Medan, Indonesia)
3. Peking Duck from WP24
4. Blue Corn Muffins from Playa - or are these considered desserts?
Most Memorable Desserts
1. Buckwheat waffle at King's Row Gastropub (Pasadena)
2. Chocolate gelato at Grom (Malibu)
3. Banana cream pie at Random Order Coffeehouse (Portland, OR)
4. Coconut panna cotta with guava soup, caramelized pineapples at Scarpetta
5. Eating durian on the roadside with my family in Medan, Indonesia.
