The tangy yet sweet skinned kumquat is brightening spring menus in every course. From cocktails to entrees to dessert, the "little citrus fruit that could" packs an enormous flavor punch in a tiny package.
LM Restaurant
Chicago, IL
Foie Gras Mousse Kumquat Marmalade On Crostini; $13
Gobo
New York, NY
Fifth Avenue Smoothie: kumquat, strawberry, blackberry and soymilk; $6.75
Swifty’s
New York, NY
Kumquats filled with mascarpone and crushed pistachios; $7
Perbacco
San Francisco, CA
Warm brown butter pistachio cake, blood orange marmellata whipped vanilla crema, candied kumquats; $10
Kiwami
Los Angeles, CA
White Fish Kumquat Carpaccio; $14
ZED145
Chicago, IL
Kumquat Mule: Belvedere, muddled kumquats, fresh lemon and orange juices mixed with our agave-ginger infusion; $10
J&G Grill
Bal Harbor, FL
J&G Cheesecake kumquat marmalade, passion fruit, sour cream sorbet, $9
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