The Best Dishes We Ate at New Restaurants in 2024 | Bon Appétit
"The menu at Café Carmellini, which anchors the luxe Fifth Avenue Hotel in Manhattan, has its share of grandeur with its mix of French and Italian Mediterranean cuisine that includes pasta and seared octopus. But the crab mille-feuille, a savory take on the classic, is an absolute showstopper of a starter. The layers of sweet lump crab are stacked between crackly sheets of pastry, paired with a red pepper curry, and crowned with a flourish of microgreens. The dish crackles under the knife, adding a textural interplay to the buttery crab that is balanced with the zip of piquant sauces. In summer, a milder sauce has just a whisper of melon, showing the versatility of a mille-feuille that can stretch over seasons." - ByThe Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors
