...And Everything Nice

A handful of Manhattan’s best pastry chefs gathered at Lafayette Street’s Astor Center last night to showcase sweet concoctions made with a kitchen tool called the ISI Whipper. This crafty new device helps make whipped creams, mousse, foams and dips faster than you can say “sugar and spice.” Dessert masters such as Dominique Ansel of Daniel, Johnny Iuzzini of Jean Georges, and Michael Laiskonsis of Le Bernardin each created a beautiful dessert with the Whipper. Laiskonsis contributed an olive oil “financier” with balsamic vinegar ice cream; Nancy Olson of Gramercy Tavern turned in a raspberry and rhubarb shortcake. As different as they were, each dish was delightful and delicious. Chef Heather Bertinetti of the restaurants Alto and Convivio served a lemon sgroppino, an impeccable version of blueberry pie topped with citrus whipped cream. Turns out ISI also manufactures soda cartridges, the product of which was a non-alcoholic Ligonberry Spritzer at last night’s event. ISI products are available online at www.isi-store.com—Maura Kutner

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