10 Best Foodie Foods Of 2011 According to Julie Besonen
By Julie Besonen
1. BEST PIZZA: mushroom, prosciutto, peas & pecorino at Rubirosa 
2. BEST SNACK: little oyster sandwiches at The Dutch 
3. BEST FRIED CHICKEN: The Cardinal 
4. BEST GRILLED CHEESE: The Queens Kickshaw 
5. BEST BRUNCH: latkes with poached eggs, smoked salmon and dill hollandaise at Minetta Tavern
6. BEST LUNCH: duck with chive pancakes at Momofuku Ssam Bar
7. BEST THING IN A JAR: portobello mushroom mousse with Parole whiskey and truffle jelly at Saxon + Parole
8. BEST VEGETABLE DISH: crispy brussels sprouts with mustard at Whitehall Bar + Kitchen 
9. BEST PASTA: Didier Elena's creamy sea urchin, fennel and garlic at Adour Alain Ducasse
10. BEST NEW RESTAURANT: Red Rooster Harlem (OK, it opened at the very end of 2010 but I didn't get there till 2011) Photos: pizza from Serious Eats; oyster sandwiches from Time Out NY; fried chicken from NYC Food Guy; grilled cheese from Queens Rickshaw; latkes from Serious Eats; duck with chive pancakes from The MMMguide; portobello mushroom mousse from The Wandering Eater; brussells sprouts from Girl Eats City; Didier Elena's creamy sea urchin from egullet; Red Rooster's dining room from Red Rooster.
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Posted at 6:18 on Dec 22, 2011
nice one Matt from saxon and Parole !