10 Tableside Preparations In NYC, Ranked From Most Impressive To Least Necessary - New York - The Infatuation

"The first time you manage to get a table at Carbone, you have to get the tableside caesar. (If there's ever a second time, go for the chopped salad, which is better.) Your server will bring a table over and begin mixing a dressing in a large wooden bowl, before tossing it with little gems, plating it, and then topping it with big sourdough croutons, and grated ricotta salata. This is a very necessary ritual: If it weren't for the expert show, you might notice the salad is fairly standard—sometimes even slightly underdressed. But more likely you'll be too busy wondering if you can ask your server to toss it just one more time. Reservations are released online 30 days in advance at 10am. Walk-ins are not accepted. Best of luck." - willa moore, molly fitzpatrick, sonal shah, will hartman