Prosciutto is having a moment in the culinary spotlight. The Italian specialty—“prosciutto crudo,” the preserved, uncooked type we usually think of—is at its peak on the U.S. dining scene.
To taste some standout dishes incorporating this popular cured ham, discover the following eateries on our must-visit list.
Humphry Slocombe
San Francisco
This famous ice cream shop offers an array of inventive flavors—from ancho chocolate to foie gras and even prosciutto—to indulge brave and curious dessert seekers. (humphryslocombe.com)
Salumeria Rosi Parmacotto
New York
At this salumeria, crispy prosciutto is combined with caramelized sugar to form brittle, which is part of the semifreddo dessert that includes a Parmigiano-Reggiano parfait and seasonal fruit. (salumeriarosi.com)
Vintage Enoteca
Los Angeles
This wine bar serves Italian-inspired small plates including a salty-sweet combination of dates stuffed with Fresno pepper, and manchego and goat cheeses, all held together by layers of the cured meat. (vintageenoteca.com)
Zen Sai
Miami Beach
Located in the Essex House Hotel, Zen Sai offers sharing plates of Asian fusion cuisine, including the prosciutto roll, which incorporates goat cheese, mushrooms, asparagus and bell peppers, all wrapped up in the specialty meat, topped with caviar and garnished with truffle oil and balsamic vinegar. (zensaisobe.com)
Coalfire Pizza
Chicago
At this coal-oven pizzeria serving an American spin on Neapolitan-style pies, pizzas with slightly charred, thin crusts can be special-ordered with prosciutto, according to owner Dave Bonomi.(coalfirechicago.com)
—Written by Tiffanie Wen