Serious Eats: New York
Dessert Photos from Sugar & Whips Event at Astor Center Last Night
Last night, six of Mahattan's top pastry chefs featured their tasty desserts at Sugar & Whips, an event sponsored by the Astor Center and iSi America. Each dessert had an aerated element. The event was only $25, but if you missed out, experience the decadence through these photos. Some versions of the desserts, though not exactly the same, are available at each of the restaurants.
Olive oil financier with balsamic vinegar ice cream, strawberry foam and pistachios from Michael Laiskonis of Le Bernardin.
Green tea cake with hibiscus poached rhubarb and Sicilian pistachios from Johnny Iuzzini of Jean-Georges.
Coconut mousse, black sesame cake and oil with raspberry meringue and foam from Robert Truitt of Corton.
Marinated summer strawberries with vanilla bavaroise and yuzu foam from Dominique Ansel of Daniel.
Lemon sgroppino from Heather Bertinetti of Marea, Convivio and Alto.
Rhubarb shortcake from Nancy Olson of Gramercy Tavern.