Bâtard Takes the Tomato Salad to a New Level with Complex Textures

At a restaurant justifiably famous for its schnitzel and duck, it might seem incongruous that the standout dish of the summer has been a tomato salad. At New York City’s Bâtard, Chef/Partner Markus Glocker is celebrating summer’s bounty with as much care and precision as any dish on the seasonal menu. This salad of perfectly ripe heirloom tomatoes of various colors and varieties, compressed pickled watermelon,...