My life would, pardon my language, suck without caprese. Caprese is a salad that consists of mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil. It sounds simple, but it is difficult to find high quality, sinfully delicious, heart fluttering caprese in America. My ideal caprese includes mozzarella di bufala, san marzano or heirloom tomatoes, and fresh basil. I like to add a hint of rock salt to the tomatoes and a touch of extra virgin olive oil. I could literally talk for hours about caprese...as many of you know :).
Lately, I've been reading about different "spins" on this classic Campania dish and thought I would share them with you.
1. Restaurant: Il Matto Dish: Zuppetta di mozzarella di bufala, granita di pomodoro, crostini al
basilico (Warm buffalo mozzarella soup, tomato ice, topped with a basil flavored crostini) Price: 13 Location: NYC
Note: This restaurant opens this summer in Tribeca. For a full menu read this review.
2. Restaurant: Nage Drink: Il Caprese (House-Infused Tomato Vodka, Fresh Basil, Sprinkle of Sea Salt) Location: DC, Delaware
3. Recipe: "A Different Approach to Insalata Caprese" Note: Fascinated with the addition of mint and mint pesto.
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