Tomatoes are in full bloom this year, starring in both cocktails and dishes that are ripe for the picking! These juicy favorites have really ketchup-ed to the trends, proving they’re more than just a side dish. Whether in a refreshing drink or a savory plate, tomatoes add a burst of flavor you don’t want to miss. Ready to slice into the season’s best tomato creations? Here’s a vine-picked list you’ll want to savor!
Tomato Ketchup Smoothie | HEINZ + Smoothie King
Is ketchup a smoothie? That’s the quirky question behind one of this summer’s most unexpected—and surprisingly tasty—collabs: the HEINZ Tomato Ketchup Smoothie from HEINZ and Smoothie King. We tried it yesterday and were shockingly impressed. The blend of HEINZ Simply Tomato Ketchup with strawberries, raspberries, acai, and apple juice hits a sweet-tangy balance that’s oddly refreshing—we even joked it’d make a great healthy Bloody Mary with a splash of vodka. Made with real, clean ingredients and available for a limited time at select Smoothie King locations, this smoothie isn’t just a marketing stunt—it’s actually worth a sip. Catch it while it lasts, and join the debate with #KetchupSmoothie.
Pizza Party Negroni | Superfrico
Superfrico, known as Las Vegas’ most imaginative and lively venue, puts fruit front and center in cocktails like the Pizza Party Negroni. Created by Executive of Beverage Niko Novick, this unique twist on the classic Negroni blends Askur Gin, sweet vermouth, Campari, and house-made tomato water—infused sous vide with plum tomatoes, fresh basil, and olives. Served over party ice and garnished with pickled teardrop peppers, it’s a fresh and flavorful sip. And since I love pizza, this drink is a slice of heaven—I mean, how can you go wrong? Beyond the cocktails, Superfrico is a multi-sensory experience with themed lounges, immersive art, and an all-vinyl DJ soundtrack. Guests can enjoy bites, creative drinks, and a nonstop party vibe.
Tomato Salad | The Restaurant at Hotel Bel-Air
Nothing says summer like a fresh, crisp salad — and The Restaurant at Hotel Bel-Air Los Angeles delivers with their vibrant Tomato Salad. Crafted by Culinary Director Joe Garcia, this dish showcases heirloom tomatoes from local farms Munak Ranch and Country Rhodes, featuring sungold, green zebra, and Mountain Magic varieties paired with crunchy lemon and Japanese cucumbers. Finished with a simple sungold tomato coulis, extra virgin olive oil, and baby Thai basil, the salad highlights peak-season produce at its very best. Joe personally hand-selects the tomatoes at their ripest to ensure maximum flavor. The Restaurant at Hotel Bel-Air offers a refined dining experience celebrating California’s seasonal bounty under Joe’s direction, perfect for savoring fresh, bright summer flavors.
Tomato Salad
Tomato Tree Cocktail | Sip & Guzzle
Sip & Guzzle just took home Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar at this year’s Tales of the Cocktail, and The Tomato Tree makes it clear why. Created by Shingo Gokan, the drink is a layered tribute to the tomato plant — root to fruit. It starts with clear tomato water, dill-infused gin and shochu, St-Germain, mastiha, and clarified lemon. The surprise? A marinated cherry tomato confit in Sauternes and honey, hidden at the bottom of a salt-rimmed glass. Bright, savory, and totally de-vine. According to Gokan, Each element tells a part of the story,” says Gokan. “The tomato is the fruit, dill and basil the leaves, elderflower the blossom, and mastiha the sap.”
Tomato Tree (Photo by Eric Medsker) (Sip Cocktail)
La Tomatina | Clemente Bar
A true collaboration between artist Francesco Clemente and chef Daniel Humm, Clemente Bar is the result of months of creative dialogue—a blend of their shared love for New York, art salons, and refined hospitality inspired by iconic spots like Switzerland’s Kronenhalle. Tucked above Eleven Madison Park, the space is a living gallery, but the drinks steal the show. La Tomatina is a standout cocktail that highlights shio koji tomato water, delivering an umami-rich, subtly sweet base. Combined with Mijenta Blanco Tequila, olive sake, and amazake, it’s a layered, savory sip served simply over ice with a thin slice of tomato as garnish. Elegant, thoughtful, and deeply rooted in the bar’s artistic spirit, it perfectly captures the essence of this unique collaboration.
La Tomatina at Clemente
Caviar + Tomato | Caviar Kaspia at The Mark
Caviar Kaspia is a storied Parisian institution, founded in 1927, that helped elevate the Art of Caviar both in France and abroad — establishing it as an essential element of high-end dining and luxury events around the world. Its first U.S. outpost, inside The Mark Hotel in New York, brings that same timeless elegance stateside, wrapped in an interior exquisitely designed by French icon Jacques Grange. The menu blends signature house favorites with creative cocktails and, naturally, exceptional caviar. And while the Caviar + Tomato dish is technically off-menu, it doesn’t make it any less vine-worthy: a restrained, form-over-perfection combination of tomato, olive oil, and caviar — simple, bold, and exactly what you want it to be.
Tomato & Cavair at Caviar Kaspia at The Mark
Maria Sin Sangre | The Clover Club
Since 2008, Clover Club Brooklyn has offered expertly crafted cocktails in a relaxed and welcoming setting. Combining neighborhood charm with a destination cocktail experience, it attracts both locals and visitors to enjoy inventive drinks and flavorful food inspired by Brooklyn’s dynamic energy. The menu draws from 19th-century cocktail traditions, revitalizing classic recipes with modern techniques and unique ingredients to create familiar yet exciting flavors. A highlight is the Maria Sin Sangre, a tomato-based cocktail created by Julie Reiner. It features cherry tomatoes, basil, blanco tequila, dry sherry, lemon juice, simple syrup, and a hint of salt and pepper.
Clover Club
Garden Martini | Valerie NYC
Valerie has become a Midtown favorite, offering a vibrant atmosphere and expertly crafted cocktails by Beverage Director Marshall Minaya. One standout is the Garden Martini, featuring Botanist and Fundy Gin, herb-infused vermouth, and Genepy, stirred to perfection and served in a chilled Nick & Nora glass, garnished with tomato caviar on a demitasse spoon. This cocktail is as vibrant and unforgettable as the space itself. Valerie is the perfect place to socialize, dine, and enjoy exceptional drinks in New York City. Whether stopping by for pre-dinner cocktails and indulgent small bites, or visiting for lunch or weekend brunch with live music every Sunday afternoon, guests can expect a captivating experience that transcends the ordinary.
Garden Martini
Hamachi Crudo with Tomato & Watermelon Vinaigrette and Togarashi| 2 Spring
There’s something effortlessly glamorous about Spring Street—chic but not showy, classic with just the right touch of edge. It’s that same energy that 2 Spring brings to Oyster Bay. The restaurant channels the elegance of peak Sex and the City Manhattan, when dining out was as much about the experience as the food. At the helm is Chef Jesse Schenker, a two-time James Beard Award semi-finalist, who’s built a menu that redefines modern American cuisine through thoughtful, seasonal tasting menus. This summer, tomatoes are in the spotlight, showing up in standout dishes like a refreshing Hamachi Crudo dressed in tomato and watermelon vinaigrette with a hit of togarashi. Guests can choose the Taste of 2 Spring ($135), a six-course lineup of longtime favorites, or indulge in the Grand Tasting Menu ($225), where the season’s best ingredients—especially tomatoes—take center stage.
Hamachi Crudo with tomato & watermelon vinaigrette and togarashi
Contadino | Four Walls at The Joseph Nashville
Move over, Nashville bachelorette parties — there’s a new tomato in town. Contadino is a vivid celebration of tomato, blending 2 oz Grey Goose vodka with 2 oz fresh tomato water. Basil-infused dry vermouth and celery bitters bring herbal complexity, while oregano and a touch of MSG add savory depth. Crumbled feta cheese adds creamy tang, all served over ice in a double rocks glass. Finished with a striking red tomato rose garnish, this cocktail perfectly captures Four Walls’ balance of elegance and edge. Four Walls is located inside The Joseph, a Luxury Collection Hotel, named one of Esquire’s Best New Hotels of 2023. The hotel offers warm Italian hospitality, artful luxury, and a curated collection of over 1,100 pieces of rare art.
Contadino
Available at Four Walls at The Joseph Nashville
