I’m not sure how Chef David Slater managed to transport me to Coney Island in a matter of seconds last Saturday, but his fried clam strips were like a gourmet blast from the past!  Dipped in a light and crunchy batter, the clam strips (from somewhere in Maine, Louisiana he kept joking…) and fresh zucchini blossoms were out of control!  Served alongside of them was a little finger bowl of preserved lemon aioli.  The dish was the perfect blend of salt, sweet and sour.  And while the rest of the food I ate that evening (I think we had about 8 courses…) was great, this dish was so simple and delicious, I know I’ll be craving it for weeks to come.

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