We met all sorts of cool kids during our week at GOODNESS--one of which is our new foodie friend, Leo Forneas of Robert (you know, that restaurant with the killer views overlooking Columbus Circle). Now, we’ve tapped the chef to give us his secret tips for keeping things sustainable in the kitchen. Read on to find out the dishes he craves during springtime and his secret ingredient for seasonal cocktails.
On how to accomplish a sustainable, locally sourced way of eating at home:
Buying produce at Union Square Market--the best day to go is Saturday. Also, they have seafood products from Long Island and a great selection of meat products from the surrounding Tri State Area.
On the seasonal dishes he craves in the Springtime:
Asparagus (from the Union Square Market), poached eggs and truffles or heritage crispy bacon.
On the best seasonal ingredients for crafting cocktails:
Kumquats--one of the citrus fruits that hasn't exploded in popularity.
