Tabelog at Skal
Tabelog hosted a fabulous event last week, celebrating the winners of their Spring 2014 Restaurant awards at Skal. This cozy Scandinavian restaurant is located on the edge of Chinatown and helmed by Chef Ben Spiegel (formerly of Noma fame). He created a special seven course tasting that showcased the elements of Nordic cuisine. Here's a look at the line up: Pickles- Seasonal vegetables in their own Brine Wellfleet Oysters- Verjus and Chamomille Salt Cod Croquettes- Horseradish Remoulade Heirloom Carrots- Burned Honey, Buttermilk and Dill Raw Beef- Fermented Ramps, Littleneck Clams and Sorrel Smoked Mackerel- Onions Steamed in Whey and Foie Gras Long Island Duck Wings- Mussels and Red Seaweed Everything was wonderful...my favorites of the night being the raw beef and ramps (of course) and the unique, savory flavor of the smoked mackerel with foie gras. It was wonderful to speak with the chef himself and th...