PrintSugar Rush: Torrone from Alto
At Alto, the bombolonis were swell, piping hot with a tangy lemon custard literally exploding with each bite and the crust on the muscovado shortbread proved as addictive as the orange scented cheesecake itself. But the torrone? Unforgettable!
Picture this, a hazelnut cake base, just under a half-inch in height, more nutty than cakey—just perfect in my books. Then, a tall cylinder of Piemontese nougat semifreddo, ridiculously light and barely sweetened, a perfect pairing to the warm dark chocolate sauce poured tableside, slowly. Remember the childhood favorite, Magic Shell? Think along those lines, only this was about a bazillion times more delicious. Think Magic Crack.
Alto
520 Madison Avenue, New York NY 10022 (map)
212-308-1099
altorestaurant.com
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3 Comments:
mmm that looks divine
Edwardkimuk at 4:12PM on 04/24/09
this looks like a marshmallow on a graham cracker topped with chocolate sauce. a grown-up smores. how you have deceived me.
Allison Hemler at 5:21PM on 04/24/09
That looks amazing...but I'm afraid I don't have the funds for a full blown dinner there. Does anyone know whether it is possible to have only dessert somehow e.g. by sitting at the bar?
firni at 9:49PM on 04/24/09