Gamba di Pollo
Pan Roasted Chicken, Spaghetti Squash, Chanterelles, Pistachio, Fregola, Hen jus

Zuppa di Zucca
Butternut Squash Soup, Pickled Delicata Squash, Brown Butter

Country Terrine
Frisée, Mustard, Cornichons

Tagliatelle
Homemade Ribbon Pasta, “Cacio e Pepe”

Budino di Cioccolato
Dark Chocolate Cremeux, Amaretti, Caramel Gelato

Upon Winter Restaurant Week’s commencement, I arrived at much crowded Ai Fiori as my first pick of the season.

I’ve never been a big fan of butternut squash especially in a soup form, but Zuppa di Zucca converted me into a devout worshiper within the first spoonful of its glory. It goes without saying, the rest of my lunch at Ai Fiori was nothing but heaven for me. Quick & Dirty, the rundown of the meal: Country Terrine reminded me of Paris where I first learned the insatiable world of pâté, Tagliatelle ruthlessly beat Maialino’s famous cacio e pepe, Gamba di Pollo was awesome yet I was convinced I could find the same flavor else where. Last words, Torta di Olio- pure love & Budino di Cioccolatoe was decadent.

Ai Fiori
Setai Hotel Fifth Avenue
400 5th Avenue, 2nd level
New York, NY 10018