Gato | iwillmakeualist

Gato has been one of my favorites since it opened as evidenced by previous posts here. I’m always happy though to be able to bring somebody new. As much as I love the menu I am hoping that spring brings a few changes.

DJ DJ – Rittenhouse Rye, St. Elizabeth’s Allspice Dram, cognac, Kelso nut brown lager

Gato spreads with buckwheat pita –
Greek yogurt/charred green chile pesto
Chickpea, meyer lemon/smoked paprika
Whitebean, feta, garlic/walnut-piquillo relish

White anchovies, pink pepper, mint

Piquillo filled with raw tuna, saffron sauce

Eggplant, manchego, oregano, balsamic

Roasted octopus, tangerine vinaigrette, bacon, oregano

Brussels sprouts, pomegranates, pistachios

Kale and Wild Mushriom Paella – crispy artichokes, egg

Apple Tarte Tatin – salted calvados caramel, vanilla-black pepper gelato

Many years ago I had a short list of reasons I wanted to move to NYC. One was that I spent many hours watching the early days of the Food Network, loved Bobby Flay, and wanted to be able to go to Mesa Grill and Bolo whenever I wanted. So great to see him still on the line and killing it after so much success.

Lorenzo- manzanilla sherry, Hendricks, st Germaine, muddled cucumber
Angelo – old over holt rye, dolin sweet vermouth, Campari, aperol

Eleven layer potato
Piquillo filled with raw tuna
Lamb tenderloin

Roasted octopus – tangerine, bacon, oregano
Scrambled eggs – almond romesco, voucher on cheese, tomato confit toast

Kale and wild mushroom paella – crispy artichokes, egg
Charred beef – valedon blue cheese brown butter, red wine, broccoli rabe, farro
Roasted cauliflower – pardon peppers, agro dolce

Tarte tatin – salted calvados caramel, vanilla black pepper gelato
Blackberry crostata – strawberry rhubarb gelato