A Gastronomic Celebration of Spring

In less than twenty-four hours, the Ramp Fest begins at Basilica Hudson. For those already looking forward to it and for those who still haven't gotten their tickets, here's a sampling of what's in store that will get you salivating:

• Ramp Tater Tots with Ramp Aioli by Chef Jeff Gimmel, Swoon Kitchenbar
• Ramp and Lamb Kofta with Ramp Borahi by Chef Jamie Parry, Another Fork in the Road
• Ramp, Pork Cheek, Lemongrass and Wasabi by Chef John McCarthy, The Crimson Sparrow
• Ramp Jalapeno Margarita by Chef Marc Propper, Miss Lucy's Kitchen  
• Bone Marrow Matzoh Balls with Chicken and Ramp Broth by Chef Shelley Boris, Fresh Company
• Salad of Marinated Squid, Escarole, Cauliflower, Grilled Lemon, Farro and Ramps by Chef Job Yacubian, The Farmer's Wife
• Zinke's Microgreens and Ramp Salad, Hudson Valley Duck Confit, Berle Farm Crowdie, Pickled Ramps, Crushed Marcona Almonds with Ramp Pesto Vinaigrette by Chef Dan Smith, John Andrews Farmhouse Restaurant
• Ramp Arancini by Chef Nick Suarez, Gaskins
• Galantina Di Pollo--North Winds Farm Chicken with Ramp Aioli by Chef Wilson Costa, Ca' Mea
• Charred Ramp and Carolina Ramp Custard with Ramp-Walnut Pesto by Chef R. L. King, Gallow Green
• Wood Oven Roasted Beet Bruschetta, Pickled Ramps, Feta Cheese, Charred Ramp and Pistachio Pesto by Gianni Scappin, Market Street/Cucina
• Ramp Quesadilla with Roasted Ramp Salsa by Kevin Katz, The Red Onion
• Sauteed Ramps, Puglia Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Organic Roasted Peppers, Infused Ricotta and Pecorino Crotonese Cheese by Chef Alvaro Medina, Truck Pizza

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