might not have included flavored air or liquid nitrogen, but Chef Trotter has a knack for pairing ingredients that work well together. I mentioned to our server that I lamented not getting the Kitchen Table Menu and he was kind...

. But not quirky like with aerosol sprays into the mouth, “deconstructed” dishes, things whipped to a foam, frozen with liquid nitrogen, etc. That approach can be pretty amazing but doesn’t appeal to everybody....

El Bulli it isn’t, but Clio is occasionally in the ballpark. On a recent visit when we ordered the tasting menu, we were served “L2N Gazpacho”: they brought a pushcart to our table and mixed gazpacho with liquid...

with the liquid nitrogen and stuff on the cart and we were all just fascinated while he explained that the liquid was at -320 degrees and he had to play around with different textures and mixtures to get the mixture of port wine...

Foie Cotton Candy was $5.00 per. I think quite fair, actually. There was also a daiquiri stand which was quite impressive. The daiquiri base was poured into some sort of canister, to which liquid nitrogen was added, creating lots...

of whipped egg in liquid nitrogen. You quickly eat what looks like a small meringue dusted with green tea powder and citrus oil in sprayed in the air around your head. It tastes both hot and cold at the same time and really does...

this parfait, a very nice combination. 9. lemon ice cream made at the table using liquid nitrogen + warm doughnut + garnishes This reminded my daughter that we need to go back to our favorite Greek restaurant and order the flaming...

tails served by Spire veterans, with lots of muddled fresh fruit, herbs, unusual purees (like kalamansi, an intensely sour Southeast Asian citrus fruit). The bartenders were telling me about Oringer’s intention to bring...

For my son’s upcoming 6th birthday party, we’re thinking of a “fire and ice” or “exploding” theme—TNT graphic on the invites, liquid nitrogen ice cream, replacing parts of standard...

You can always make your own. It’s surprisingly easy. Start out with your favorite ice cream recipe. When you get to the point that you’re ready to freeze it, put the mixture in a very large bowl. Pour in about a pint...

this one. 12: Nitro Gazpacho A new dish, this was a playful take on traditional gazpacho, a cold Spanish tomato soup typically made from water, olive oil, garlic, vinegar, salt, and stale bread. The “Nitro” comes from...

’s basically like a margarita that is super frozen with liquid nitrogen (table side). it was fun and yummy and pretty. the margarita with salt air was just like that – the salt air was a salt foam on top of the drink. pretty...

Yellowing leaves are often a sign of nitrogen deficiency. Plants in pots are particularly susceptible, because whatever nutrients/fertilizer was there gets washed away when you water, and there’s no way for it to replenish...

Just saw this little story about Richard Blais (from Top Chef Season 4) doing a demo of “his fiendish creation” - popcorn balls frozen in liquid nitrogen. Top Chef Combines Popcorn, Popsicles, and Liquid Nitrogen http

, and small balls of liquid nitrogen frozen crème fraiche. Despite using starkly contrasting flavors and textures this dish was absolutely brilliant and no component went overshadowed while each contributed to highlighting the...