From crème brûlée naan paired with a tamarind cocktail to a rhubarb galette matched with a concoction of Hudson Valley Currant Cassis, chilled rosé, orange liqueur and honey simple syrup, drinks and desserts...can go really well together. 

On this episode of "The Eagle," food critics Steve Barnes and Susie Davidson Powell talk about the perfectly sweet pairings they chose for this year's "Essential Restaurants" guide.

Also on this episode, reporter Larry Rulison has the latest on the upcoming trial of Nauman Hussain, after a judge tossed the plea deal last month that would spare him prison time for the deaths of the 20 victims of the Schoharie limo crash.

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