Sundays 9:00PM ET
Aquavit
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65 E 55th Street
New York, NY
212-307-7311
Named for a popular icy neutral spirit (which the restaurant serves in a variety of flavored incarnations), Aquavit showcases the culinary creations of Chef Samuelsson. Born in Ethiopia, raised in Sweden, and schooled in culinary institutes aboard cruise ships, Samuelsson brings a world of influences and a remarkable talent to his bustling kitchen.
Menu
Chef Marcus Samuelsson
Smorgasbord de Luxe
Herring Sushi and Gravlax Sashimi
Swedish hash with Pickled Beets and Fried Eggs
Jansson’s Temptation - Grated potatoes with Cream, Anchovies, and Breadcrumbs
Ethiopian Beef Stew with Injera Bread and Greens
Whole Olive Poached Trout,
Chocolate Dipped Ahlgren’s Cars
Chef Daniel Boulud
Caraway and Shrimp Toasts
Meatballs Fricadelle-Lyonnaise Style Served on a Bed of Crushed Potatoes and Caramelized Onions
Vacherin of Licorice and Roasted Pears
Guests
Jason Oliver Nixon (Style Director, Gotham Magazine)
Todd English (Chef/Restaurateur, Todd English Enterprises)
Bruce MacVittie (Actor)
Waldy Malouf (Owner, Beacon)
David Burke (Chef/Co-owner, David Burke & Donatella)
Kurt Gutenbrunner (Chef, Wallse)