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It's that glorious time of year, when fresh Italian white truffles start popping up on menus all over New York City. This means luxury, expense and a whole lot of funk. Known for their aroma, these rare specimens are being shipped straight from the hills of Piedmont to some of the finest restaurants in the city. If you've got the coin, you can get them any way you like, most commonly, shaved over all manner of carbohydrate and fat, so the flavor of the dish is all about the truffle. Here are 15 restaurants where you can get the good stuff right now:
— Layla Khabiri and Greg Morabito
Video: Why are white truffles so expensive?
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