A remarkable highlight was his summery, light, chilled-iced dessert Thai Jewels and Fruits. Shaved-ice is a popular dessert enjoyed in Southeast Asia, paired with fresh fruits, tapioca balls, crushed young coconut juice and chilled coconut sauce. Tapioca balls are also found in bubble tea, a succulent smoothie enjoyed on the streets of Asia. Sweet Jasmine flowers are paired with earthy vanilla beans to heighten the refreshing flavor of the slush. This dessert, which was one of my all-time favorites, has actually been removed from the menu several times for being “too weird.” However, Jean-Georges has fought to keep it on, and he clearly seems to know a thing or two about food! Here is the recipe to make your own Thai Jewels and Fruits