Fresh asparagus season always seems too short for fans of the slender green stalks. Here’s how some restaurants are taking advantage of the iconic spring vegetable while it is still at its peak.
Spruce
San Francisco, CA
Warm Asparagus Salad, Olive Oil Mousseline, Country Croutons; $12
Melisse
Santa Monica, CA
Zuckerman farms asparagus, Santa Barbara prawns, slow cooked egg; $27
Po Restaurant
New York, NY
Roasted Asparagus, toasted almonds and fontina fonduto; $12
Shoreline Brewery and Restaurant
Michigan City, IN
Grilled Apple and Asparagus Salad (A bed of mixed greens with tomatoes, cucumbers and red onion topped with grilled apples and fresh asparagus, finished with sunflower seeds and strawberry vinaigrette); $11
The Whitney
Detroit, MI
Asparagus Soup and Tips, Shitake and Prosciutto Terrine, Parmesan and Truffle Essence; $11
Custom House
Chicago, IL
Green Asparagus, Farm Egg Dressing, Smoked Trout Roe, Green Almonds; $12
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