RECIPES
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Watermelon Paleta
Tequila, Lime, Watermelon Syrup, Chile Tincture, Tajín | Bartender Angel Salas of Johnny's Gold Brick
Crispy Pork Belly
Nespresso-Brined Pork Belly, Watermelon, Watermelon-Nespresso Gastrique, Mint Toum, Pickled Watermelon Rind, Mint | Chef Gizela Ho of Rich Table
Watermelon Gazpacho
Roma Tomatoes, Papaya, Mango, Apple, Sherry Vinegar from Spain, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Flaky Salt | Chef Luis Roger of MAD
Kampachi Crudo
Compressed Watermelon and Sea Buckthorn-Watermelon Aguachile | Chef Maximillian Petty of Eden Hill
Watermelon Le Crawl
Gin, Blanc Vermouth, Watermelon, Lime, Mint | Bartenders McLain Hedges and Mary Allison Wright of Yacht Club
Swine ‘Em and Dine ‘Em
Brined Pork Chop, Cornbread Purée, Compressed Watermelon, Panzanella Salad, Tomato-Watermelon Vinaigrette, Pickled Watermelon Rind | Chef Jacob Coronado of Nobie’s
Echo Park Trash Can #2
Mezcal, Clarified Watermelon Juice, Aperol, Chile, Lime Acid | Bartender Mike Capoferri of Thunderbolt
Watermelon-Kimchi Aguachile
Shrimp, Watermelon, Cherry Tomatoes, Avocado, Fresno Chiles, Scallions, Sesame Seeds, Perilla Leaf | Chef Angel Barreto of Anju
Watermelon Som Tam
Green Beans, Cucumbers, Watermelon Rind, Serrano Chiles, Watermelon Vinaigrette, Fish Sauce Vinaigrette, Spicy Peanuts, Fresh Herbs, Makrut Lime Salt | Chef Gaby Maeda of Friends & Family
Tuna Tartare
Curried Watermelon, Compressed Watermelon Rind, Flaky Salt | Chef Nina Compton of BABs
Shrimp Ceviche
Poached Shrimp, Grilled Watermelon, Avocado, Watermelon Leche De Tigre, Espelette, Pea Shoots | Chefs Jamilka Borges and Lizzie Sestito of Lilith
TCHO Chocolate and Watermelon
Dark Chocolate Cake, Dark Chocolate Mousse, Watermelon Granita, Compressed Watermelon | Pastry Chef Erika Chan of The Catbird Seat
Kiss and Tell
Tequila, Mezcal, Watermelon Syrup, Milkis, Lemon, Lime | Restaurateurs Christina Chae and Zach Rivera of Moonflower
Roasted Caciocavallo Focaccia
Basil Watermelon, Watermelon Rind Mostarda, Puffed Watermelon Seeds, Speck-Sourdough Focaccia | Chef Michael Gulotta of MOPHO, Maypop, and Tana
Watermelon Caramel-Glazed Pork Belly
Watermelon Nước Chấm, Watermelon Caramel, Watermelon Seed Crust, Coconut Crème Fraîche, Fresh Herbs | Chef Michael Gulotta of MOPHO, Maypop, and Tana
Watermelon
Shiso-infused Gin, Watermelon Syrup, Ale Genepy, Lime, Lavender Bitters | Bartender Shawn Lickliter of Republique
In Watermelon Sugar Cake
Zucchini Cake, Labneh, Watermelon Molasses Buttercream, Hemp Seeds | Pastry Chef Mary Denham of Bloom’s End