5 Best Bites I Ate in September 2023

Oct. 5

Gnocchi alla Fonduta

Housemade gnocchi, cheese fondue, crispy prosciutto and fresh rosemary.

I’m not usually a gnocchi girlie just because of the texture, but these gnocchi were deliciously light. I liked the texture and salt from the prosciutto and the cheese fondue made the dish feel naughty, in a good way.

Short Rib Agnolotti

@ Loreto Kitchen & Bar, Brooklyn, NY

This was served with parmesan and some sort of beef jus. It was super savory and meaty.

Rigatoni

@Carmentas, Brooklyn, NY

Spicy vodka sauce with a guanciale and pancetta base, and grana padano.

Simply delicious and rivals Carbone. Perfect amount of sauce with a great depth of flavor thanks to the guanciale and pancetta base.

Beef Patty

(homemade)

This was a labor of love which but was well worth all the steps. I can’t wait to make them again and stock the freezer.

I laminated the pastry crust making the dough light and flakey. The filling was moist and flavorful with just the right amount of heat. Next time I make these, I’ll think of some sort of sauce to serve with. But they are incredible on their own.