[Photo: Kathy YL Chan]

They'll tell you the Meyer Lemon Soufflé ($10) at L'Artusi serves two. But in my world, it serves just one—you might be able to part with one of the butter citrus shortbread cookies, but that's all. The little ramekin holds a high-rising soufflé, with a crisp, lightly browned surface. Use the spoon and make one shallow cut, then pour in the silky honey creme anglaise. Each steamy and airy light spoonful is cut with the cool yolk-rich creme anglaise. The citrus and honey stand out boldly, an excellent pairing. Don't use up all the anglaise with the soufflé; it also makes an worthy dipping sauce for the shortbread.

L'Artusi

228 West 10th Street, New York NY 10014 (map)
212-255-5757
lartusi.com

About the author: Originally from Honolulu, Kathy YL Chan writes A Passion For Food, where she chronicles her eats and travels adventures between Hawai'i, New York and beyond. She firmly believes that there is always room for dessert.