We stopped for a light lunch at the height of asparagus season at Via Quadronno, a neighborhood spot on the Upper East Side.

We each had ordered the tall plant of the lily family. One sampled the steamed and chilled green stalks with a hard-cooked egg topped with a vinaigrette ($17).  The others enjoyed them topped with fresh a hearty portion of lump crab meat ($23). Both were delicious although I’d highly recommend the crab topped one.

I’d definitely recommend a visit.

Via Quadronno
Upper East Side
25 E 73rd Street
New York, NY 10021
(212) 650-9880
viaquadronno.com