During the holidays, it seems as though the world stops counting carbs and calories. Whether you fall into that camp or just plan to splurge here and there, we’ve found 22 dishes to make it worth your while. Go ahead and dig into gourmet bliss – after all, ’tis the season to indulge. BY ALISON BAILIN BATZ
CANNOLI PANCAKES Hash Kitchen You’ve died … and gone to carb heaven with this one! The oversized dish, with an equally oversized helping of delicious, features thick, fluffy ricotta and cinnamon pancakes piled high then layered with creamy, sweetened ricotta and chocolate chip cream. They’re garnished with crumbles of cannoli, powdered sugar, and a maraschino cherry compote. $11. www.hashkitchen.com.
ROSSO CREST DI GALLO Fat Ox With a shape closely resembling the crest of a rooster (cresti di gallo translates to “rooster crest” in Italian), this exceptional hand-rolled red wine pasta is magnificent on its own, but at Fat Ox, it’s married with handmade duck sausage and mushrooms in the winter months to up the decadence factor tenfold. Dandelion greens and huckleberry serve as delicate garnishing. $16. www.ilovefatox.com.
KEPTA DUONA Sonata’s Restaurant As Eastern Europe’s answer to cheese fries, this indulgent appetizer consists of crispy rye breadsticks tossed in duck fat aioli and then covered in copious amounts of havarti cheese. The skillet is cooked until the cheese reaches melty perfection. Insider tip: Order more than one of these sensational starters for the table. Trust us. $8. www.sonatasrestaurant.com.
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