https://scallionpancake.com/blog daily 0.75 2024-07-09 https://scallionpancake.com/blog/diverxo-review-dabiz-munoz-2024 monthly 0.5 2024-07-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/5eea389f-f55a-49ca-abf1-1de3d4d431aa/Screenshot+2024-07-09+at+3.10.44+PM.png Blog Posts - DiverXo: A review of Dabiz Muñoz's Madrid Masterpiece - Nigiri Madurado Del Pirineo The first dish of the night was three main ingredients showcased in one. The first was rice, which is prepared three ways, a crispy rice couscous, as gnocci, and infused with black garlic. It sits next to the Pyrenean trout, which is served raw as well as dry aged for 45 days. Served in a broth is the “river crab”, which looks a lot what we would call a crawfish in America. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/82407fbd-4015-407c-b43f-2b1b93f2bc27/Screenshot+2024-07-09+at+3.17.57+PM.jpg Blog Posts - DiverXo: A review of Dabiz Muñoz's Madrid Masterpiece - ASTURIAS AND YUCATAN Skate wing chop with acidulated parmesan whey and Melipona honey in a chile morita colored mole. One of the coolest presentations of the night, in a long list of cool presentations. The clear bowl sits atop different colored flower petals, giving it a very South American vibe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/79df1183-6d70-47a4-96f9-efa867df3756/Screenshot+2024-07-09+at+3.14.59+PM.jpg Blog Posts - DiverXo: A review of Dabiz Muñoz's Madrid Masterpiece - Mystery This was a brand new dish for the menu and they didn’t have a card for it yet, so I don’t know exactly what this was, but it was meant to symbolize Chef Munoz’s first trip with his one year old daughter to Singapore. It tasted good and was served in a fruit which Yvonne knows the name of, but she isn’t around to tell me so it will, for perpetuity, remain a mystery to me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/adede083-7534-49ae-88ed-9ebba71a0dfb/Screenshot+2024-07-09+at+3.23.27+PM.jpg Blog Posts - DiverXo: A review of Dabiz Muñoz's Madrid Masterpiece - Minutejo Del Agus crispy pork skin wrap with pork head fungi, pecorino cheese, and cured goose egg yolk. This dish is meant to be a play on the sandwiches Munoz’s dad would make for him as a child, except now it’s elevated with suckling pig, pecorino, homemade sriracha, and forest-inspired pesto. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/ccaf326d-1ff8-49d9-8c31-f76457e72aa2/Screenshot+2024-07-09+at+3.31.42+PM.png Blog Posts - DiverXo: A review of Dabiz Muñoz's Madrid Masterpiece - Spanish Bull Ox tail crunchy ravioli and black mole with roasted marrow, sweet chili andniboshi. Soup of sour and spicy galician ox boullon with black vinegar and penja pepper infusion. You drank the soup out of the horn, which gave us the #vikingfeels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/c9e08c10-95b0-4376-8fe8-9cbd2a6c7d66/Screenshot+2024-07-09+at+3.41.45+PM.png Blog Posts - DiverXo: A review of Dabiz Muñoz's Madrid Masterpiece - Make it stand out The elephant plate https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/a6da89b4-acd8-4e57-bb61-2b17101cf938/Screenshot+2024-07-09+at+3.37.25+PM.png Blog Posts - DiverXo: A review of Dabiz Muñoz's Madrid Masterpiece - Blackcurrent Bubblegum Coconut ganache, black garlic, blackcurrant bubblegum and liquorice, served with coconut ash and yuzu ice cream. This dish was meant to bring back your childhood with a bubblegum flavor. I am NOT a bubblegum guy, but the flavor was subtle and the mixture of liquorice and yuzu really balanced this dish out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/7615cef5-900e-4231-a84b-8f76241343b6/Screenshot+2024-07-09+at+3.35.53+PM.jpg Blog Posts - DiverXo: A review of Dabiz Muñoz's Madrid Masterpiece - Toasted Butter Risotto with Tuber Aestivum Both desserts were amazing, but this was my favorite. Rice pudding is cooked like risotto, creamed with brown butter, white pepper, nutmeg, and beetroot. It was served with ice cream and shaved white truffles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/b5f02198-fdce-4e63-aeab-6e0ce8a5696d/Screenshot+2024-07-09+at+3.29.14+PM.jpg Blog Posts - DiverXo: A review of Dabiz Muñoz's Madrid Masterpiece - Cantabric Icons According to our waiter, the most rare and hard to get ingredient on the whole menu was the rooster from Cantabria (province in north Spain). It’s served with al dente “pasta” eels, ravioli, and of course fried rooster skin. This was the outstanding dish of the night for me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/f830834a-650d-41bf-94c5-afb47cf20181/Screenshot+2024-07-09+at+3.34.37+PM.jpg Blog Posts - DiverXo: A review of Dabiz Muñoz's Madrid Masterpiece - The Bottom of the Pot Leftovers Similiar to the first salad, this dish is meant to emulate the best of a dish with the crunchy, “bottom of the plate” leftovers. Wild boar ribs are served with truffles and the vegetables are “overcooked” to be extremely carmalized. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/da58c35a-8e69-4063-8da5-fed3f7e831ce/Screenshot+2024-07-09+at+3.16.15+PM.jpg Blog Posts - DiverXo: A review of Dabiz Muñoz's Madrid Masterpiece - Drunk Crabs party by Jerez Blue crab cooked in a traditional Chinese way with kimchi ice cream and a screwer of wild strawberries. The blue crab is an evasive species to Spain, so DiverXO wants to serve it in order to try and eradicate it from the country. The cold kimchi ice cream pair nicely with the creamy crab. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/766cca85-af98-43ff-af07-f2da3a202ad6/Screenshot+2024-07-09+at+3.43.51+PM.jpg Blog Posts - DiverXo: A review of Dabiz Muñoz's Madrid Masterpiece - Make it stand out Flying Pig City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1721047460810-O4DP7VHJXDQA1611CWU0/gold%2Bpug.png Blog Posts - DiverXo: A review of Dabiz Muñoz's Madrid Masterpiece https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1721047469398-AOSNIZUZ88OFQ6Z4V83F/gold%2Bpug.png Blog Posts - DiverXo: A review of Dabiz Muñoz's Madrid Masterpiece https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1721047478018-TNO6B3I0NYEKWYF6DA4U/gold%2Bpug.png Blog Posts - DiverXo: A review of Dabiz Muñoz's Madrid Masterpiece https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/b82b5b5f-916d-4bba-a99e-7ae315c1df88/Screenshot+2024-07-09+at+3.20.56+PM.jpg Blog Posts - DiverXo: A review of Dabiz Muñoz's Madrid Masterpiece - Espardenyas in Wok 8 Seconds Espardenyas, bonito tartare, Canarian potatoes, in a scorpionfish broth. Espardenyas are closely related to the sea cucumber. The al dente tenderness of the meat was outstanding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/9229b629-4380-4a71-91e8-c1b3e74556f9/Screenshot+2024-07-09+at+3.33.40+PM.png Blog Posts - DiverXo: A review of Dabiz Muñoz's Madrid Masterpiece - Lobster Rising on the Beaches of Goa This dish is an ode to Indian Cuisine. A Pani puri is served in an elephant vessel (see below). Lobster is presented on the plate with various indian curries and sauces, as well as beet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/76d22980-622a-4a62-8a38-ffe30bf0c532/Screenshot+2024-07-09+at+3.43.22+PM.jpg Blog Posts - DiverXo: A review of Dabiz Muñoz's Madrid Masterpiece - Make it stand out The Hardware https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/9cf27c7f-e78e-427b-92e5-0de013dddd85/Screenshot+2024-07-09+at+3.12.25+PM.png Blog Posts - DiverXo: A review of Dabiz Muñoz's Madrid Masterpiece - TOPSY TURVY WORLD…FROSTY SALAD FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE FRIDGE AND ITS SEA GARNISH This was a play on a crapy salad that had been sitting on the bottom of the fridge. It was a lettuce granita with tomato heart seeds, creamy sweet-and-sour olive oil dresses, and rocket and steamed edamame. It was served with a side of turbot grilled yakitori style only on the skin side, to create two different textures on the same piece of meat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/c5834709-e7d1-426e-b884-51549c0b30df/Screenshot+2024-07-09+at+3.19.00+PM.jpg Blog Posts - DiverXo: A review of Dabiz Muñoz's Madrid Masterpiece - Two Varieties of Caviar This dish contains one vegetable made of tender peas which are flash fried quickly in a very hot wok and the fish caviar which is cooked in a tandoori oven. It’s served with two Andalusian sauces: the white one is made with macadamia nuts, coconut, and horseradish, and the green consists of pistachios and jalapeños. I think this dish could be served at any modern restaurant in the world and be the absolute signature dish. What a bold and uniqueness of flavors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/f180a923-306e-4483-a629-cae5145de2c2/Screenshot+2024-07-09+at+2.57.37+PM.jpg Blog Posts - DiverXo: A review of Dabiz Muñoz's Madrid Masterpiece - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/2fdbb1a6-1e17-4de2-b65e-41a2a656615b/Screenshot+2024-07-09+at+3.26.51+PM.jpg Blog Posts - DiverXo: A review of Dabiz Muñoz's Madrid Masterpiece - Fried barnacle Thai Curry Fried egg with puntilla taco, acidulated flowers and fine herbs mojo “tigre que llora” The only other time we had barnacle was at Enigma in Barcelona. The star of this dish was the taco, which had egg yolk and corn in it, tasting very earthy and refreshing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/2f1fb31c-cb43-4a12-9108-3fa02d65d289/Screenshot+2024-07-09+at+3.38.25+PM.png Blog Posts - DiverXo: A review of Dabiz Muñoz's Madrid Masterpiece - Japanese BonBons Spicy Chocolate, Cookies Dunked in Milk, Tiramisu, and Calmansi Curd To end the night we were given different flavored mochis. All of them were delicious, but I especially liked the spicy chocolate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/ffda83f6-ea56-42b7-8b04-4701d96127b2/Screenshot+2024-07-09+at+3.42.06+PM.png Blog Posts - DiverXo: A review of Dabiz Muñoz's Madrid Masterpiece - Make it stand out Ants Marching https://scallionpancake.com/blog/noma-kyoto monthly 0.5 2023-05-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/712ff01e-03bc-46e5-9103-cca04ce56757/Screen+Shot+2023-05-14+at+10.58.04+AM.png Blog Posts - Noma Kyoto: A Review of Rene Redzepi's Japanese Pop-Up - TOFU with almonds and nasturtium flowers This dish was a standout to me. It reminded me of a coconut curry, with the combo of fresh grated almonds, the green soy milk tofu, and the spicy nasturtium. I think of all the dishes, this is the one I think about the most for creativity and perfection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1684189479327-Z2IV2BG76RH33O7U2IDP/gold%2Bpug.png Blog Posts - Noma Kyoto: A Review of Rene Redzepi's Japanese Pop-Up https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1684189483466-4H0FQZI0M0YO82F6KZEI/gold%2Bpug.png Blog Posts - Noma Kyoto: A Review of Rene Redzepi's Japanese Pop-Up https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1684189487588-OIA1ETRZ43MGI0KLJ6I3/gold%2Bpug.png Blog Posts - Noma Kyoto: A Review of Rene Redzepi's Japanese Pop-Up https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/b34f3a45-f33f-4e92-b772-6badf7ac7855/Screen+Shot+2023-05-14+at+11.08.50+AM.png Blog Posts - Noma Kyoto: A Review of Rene Redzepi's Japanese Pop-Up - Yuzu Shijimi Clams Talk about a wow, A++++ dish. The yuzu ice cream is made to look exactly like local clams. The taste was sweet, citrusy, and slightest bit sour, and the creaminess and the temperature of the ice cream were perfect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1e4559b2-614c-4410-8d53-613e76ac06fc/Screen+Shot+2023-05-14+at+11.14.24+AM.png Blog Posts - Noma Kyoto: A Review of Rene Redzepi's Japanese Pop-Up - Make it stand out The $36 Paloma https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/08f16cba-0ff5-41f4-b763-ca43f069df9e/Screen+Shot+2023-05-15+at+9.03.18+PM.png Blog Posts - Noma Kyoto: A Review of Rene Redzepi's Japanese Pop-Up - Make it stand out Jeff aka Jeffrey aka Jeffy aka Geoff aka Poo Poo Jeffy aka El Malo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/7cca7ca8-4b07-4765-bd72-9aa4ee0fe69a/Screen+Shot+2023-05-14+at+11.16.25+AM.png Blog Posts - Noma Kyoto: A Review of Rene Redzepi's Japanese Pop-Up - Make it stand out Jasmine tea with amazake (fermented rice) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/f730f1c9-f7bd-4f8b-b402-bd5fa6ec88a7/Screen+Shot+2023-05-14+at+10.56.50+AM.png Blog Posts - Noma Kyoto: A Review of Rene Redzepi's Japanese Pop-Up - Swordfish belly with kombu butter and caviar This was just fatty, buttery, silky excellence. If I could eat this every day, I would, multiple times a day. The swordfish was very meaty, which played well with the rich kombu butter and the creaminess and saltiness of the caviar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/c0cef510-b784-42a8-a2b1-80e387ae5606/Screen+Shot+2023-05-14+at+6.23.21+PM.png Blog Posts - Noma Kyoto: A Review of Rene Redzepi's Japanese Pop-Up - Shabu Shabu various seaweeds, konatsu citrus, seaweed ponzu This dish was a play on shabu shabu, which is normally made with meat. We were instructed to dip the seaweed into the broth and allow them to cook for 5 seconds. Then we were supposed to dip in the ponzu and eat. The seaweed immediately changed color when put into the water, which made the dish look cool; however, this one to me just didn’t taste that good. The coolest bite of this dish was the konatsu citrus, which we were instructed to eat with the rind on. It was a mild citrus that wasn’t overly sour, making it easy to eat and enjoy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/c2f698fb-baae-4401-a1f8-d0bf7e4f1684/Screen+Shot+2023-05-14+at+10.53.45+AM.png Blog Posts - Noma Kyoto: A Review of Rene Redzepi's Japanese Pop-Up - Cuttlefish The cuttlefish sashimi was served on a top of beautiful block of ice, appearing as if floating on top of the rocks of the sea. This was a great bite, delicate and subtle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/8da97908-f3da-4e88-8918-a5d6dbb4aaa0/Screen+Shot+2023-05-14+at+10.55.34+AM.png Blog Posts - Noma Kyoto: A Review of Rene Redzepi's Japanese Pop-Up - Bamboo with black pepper and squid sauce This one was also a slight miss to me - I love the concept but the bamboo was a little too “al dente” for my liking. But i’ve never had bamboo so who am I to judge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/7d91fc48-0cfa-4a27-b3b3-9aad64d3abf8/Screen+Shot+2023-05-14+at+10.50.26+AM.png Blog Posts - Noma Kyoto: A Review of Rene Redzepi's Japanese Pop-Up - Hassun 1. Fresh Yuba and wild greens 2. Koji and red ginger 3. Dried tomato and roses 4. Cherry leaf with black garlic 5. Pollen and tomato The first dish was a series of small bites meant to be Noma’s play on Hassun, which in a traditional Kaiseki meal would be the first bites served to represent what is currently in season. In Copenhagen this would have probably been presented at 5 separate dishes, but having them all on one plate and to experience at once really set the fireworks in place for the meal. We’ve been to Noma now five times, and this was by far the strongest start to any meals we’ve had there and probably ever. Each sub-dish was so good and different from the next that it made the 10 minutes were eating these dishes a true experience. The outstanding bite for me was the koji and red ginger. The ginger was muted to just get the flavor and the koji’s umami made the bite unforgettable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/5aba8f3f-1814-47f4-b665-bddcde729fc3/Screen+Shot+2023-05-14+at+11.01.54+AM.png Blog Posts - Noma Kyoto: A Review of Rene Redzepi's Japanese Pop-Up - Lotus Root This lotus root is confit in koji oil overnight and then put on the barbeque for multiple hours while being glazed with different concoctions from the fermentation lab. This dish reminded me of Noma’s famous celeriac shawarma - a way for them to take a pretty hard root vegetable and turn it into something special. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/6e3c5e8a-feed-4bdf-9a5a-6b46bdee355c/Screen+Shot+2023-05-14+at+10.42.40+AM.png Blog Posts - Noma Kyoto: A Review of Rene Redzepi's Japanese Pop-Up - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/954a4db4-b11e-4f3c-9637-820ce49b09b2/Screen+Shot+2023-05-14+at+11.15.20+AM.png Blog Posts - Noma Kyoto: A Review of Rene Redzepi's Japanese Pop-Up - Make it stand out Melon & Kiwi Juice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/76f9b111-e4da-453e-a87b-b9f386cfae66/Screen+Shot+2023-05-14+at+11.19.42+AM.png Blog Posts - Noma Kyoto: A Review of Rene Redzepi's Japanese Pop-Up - Make it stand out View of the kitchen from our table https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/64b706ae-e219-4741-8089-3d03c3752d8e/Screen+Shot+2023-05-14+at+11.13.03+AM.png Blog Posts - Noma Kyoto: A Review of Rene Redzepi's Japanese Pop-Up - Desserts 1. Dried Strawberry stuff with Mochi 2. Sweet Potato paste in White Chocolate 3. Egg Fruit custard We ended the meal as we started, with a series of small bite desserts that were all out of this world. The sweet potato had almost a marapan quality, and was one of my favorite bites of the night. The egg fruit is a fruit that has the texture of an egg yolk, and book ended the meal nicely in comparison with pollen and tomato custard from the first set of bites. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/8accf80f-ce3f-4c13-9241-af06390915b8/Screen+Shot+2023-05-14+at+11.15.45+AM.png Blog Posts - Noma Kyoto: A Review of Rene Redzepi's Japanese Pop-Up - Make it stand out Tomato & Smoked Corn Juice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/ee0a680c-8bab-4916-8270-1ddf83d51863/Screen+Shot+2023-05-14+at+11.25.27+AM.png Blog Posts - Noma Kyoto: A Review of Rene Redzepi's Japanese Pop-Up - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/13c2aa77-a99a-4786-bdde-235b1b0837ea/Screen+Shot+2023-05-14+at+11.20.37+AM.png Blog Posts - Noma Kyoto: A Review of Rene Redzepi's Japanese Pop-Up - Make it stand out The main dining room https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/c59ac815-da81-40bf-9231-e0e13cd1c2ae/Screen+Shot+2023-05-14+at+11.22.51+AM.png Blog Posts - Noma Kyoto: A Review of Rene Redzepi's Japanese Pop-Up - Make it stand out The view from our table https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/5d529df6-b086-4c6b-ba6b-9e423fa7332d/Screen+Shot+2023-05-14+at+11.04.20+AM.png Blog Posts - Noma Kyoto: A Review of Rene Redzepi's Japanese Pop-Up - Spiny Lobster with smoked corn, pumpkin, and sansho leaves The lobster was served on top of a corn/pumpkin remoulade which was delicious. A great main course dish to highlight the lobster in a very Noma way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/71ef98bb-c8d7-4c26-818a-4cccfc1ce852/Screen+Shot+2023-05-14+at+11.03.13+AM.png Blog Posts - Noma Kyoto: A Review of Rene Redzepi's Japanese Pop-Up - Sansai lobster head sauce This started a 3 part lobster progression. First were local, seasonal raw vegetables served on top of a lobster head sauce. This was a polarizing dish at the table. Some loved it, some hated it. I loved the local seasonability of the vegetables, but thought they could have used a little cooking instead of being served raw. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/7db45adb-5569-4c25-a816-52b77943a4dd/Screen+Shot+2023-05-14+at+11.00.20+AM.png Blog Posts - Noma Kyoto: A Review of Rene Redzepi's Japanese Pop-Up - Kinki Fish with egg yolk sauce Kinki Fish (rockfish to us gringos) was bathed in a very nice egg yolk sauce and i’m sure some other ferments I don’t remember. This tasted really meaty, but nothing to write home about. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/139cff5c-b528-4611-ad9a-fae0c6ba8068/Screen+Shot+2023-05-14+at+11.06.18+AM.png Blog Posts - Noma Kyoto: A Review of Rene Redzepi's Japanese Pop-Up - Green Rice with ise ebi, lobster, and rose petals The final main dish was a tribute to Kaiseki again, where traditionally rice is served as the last main savory dish. This green rice was served with rose petals and the rest of the lobster. It was unique, as in the rest of the world you normally end with a more substantial dish, however, it made for a nice palate cleanser for the desserts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/d3d1d2f4-eb11-43cf-a66a-c63fc356f1f0/Screen+Shot+2023-05-14+at+11.19.59+AM.png Blog Posts - Noma Kyoto: A Review of Rene Redzepi's Japanese Pop-Up - Make it stand out Walking up to the restaurant by following the sea shell clues https://scallionpancake.com/blog/jordnaer-review-2022 monthly 0.5 2022-08-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/2056856d-8c73-45df-81a1-ef33b7cc7ea9/Screen+Shot+2022-01-16+at+3.23.43+PM.png Blog Posts - Jordnær - Hamachi, Sesame, Ponzu When Chef came out and spoke to our table we asked him what was the secret to his restaurant. He said it was the ingredients - that he would go out of his way around the world to bring in the best raw food, because without that you are starting from behind the eight ball. I think this hamachi highlights this - getting the best fish is imperative to make this dish the best. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/fb1c4c6e-c758-48de-9d4e-26e5afef474f/Screen+Shot+2022-08-09+at+4.35.17+PM.png Blog Posts - Jordnær - Make it stand out Eric & Tina https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/3182f58f-4072-4c10-9a05-339cf1f8d666/Screen+Shot+2022-01-16+at+2.38.34+PM.png Blog Posts - Jordnær - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/caf37080-4c1f-4671-b936-1295a5261ff0/Screen+Shot+2022-08-09+at+4.35.44+PM.jpg Blog Posts - Jordnær - Make it stand out Signed, sealed, and delivered https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/4b2bab5f-fbf8-4739-ac9e-d41d058a1e9a/Screen+Shot+2022-01-16+at+3.30.33+PM.png Blog Posts - Jordnær - Friss-Holm White Chocolate, Caviar This molded taco reminded us of a molded pancake we had first time we went to Noma, except Noma didn’t put a huge mount of caviar on top. You know we had to end with the lump of caviar. It’s the only way the meal could have ended at Jordnær. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/8f737328-443f-487b-84f9-13e0a8f63286/Screen+Shot+2022-01-16+at+3.19.57+PM.png Blog Posts - Jordnær - Plants from Chris Elbos Garden, smoked mussels, Dashi Do I remember anything about this dish? Nope - so probably wasn’t the best dish we had that night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/b533f59b-342d-4cc3-b2b5-fe1d260507aa/Screen+Shot+2022-01-16+at+3.29.40+PM.png Blog Posts - Jordnær - Leatherwood Honey, Chamomile, & Lavender The Tasmanian honey in this dish can only be harvested during a 5 week window throughout the year. I guess that’s the only time of the year you can safely avoid the Tasmanian Devils. But seriously have you seen a more beautiful dessert? The taste of the honey was something extraordinary. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/f03ef085-11b7-4662-a828-6037daf18b90/Screen+Shot+2022-01-16+at+3.18.53+PM.png Blog Posts - Jordnær - Langoustine Bouillon with Tomato Water Yvonne loves her a tomato soup - especially while pregnant. What was her weirdest pregnancy craving? It was, and a quote, “a flat white fish” which I procured from her at Vana. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/05668faa-676a-40c2-87e9-7389ae5beaf8/Screen+Shot+2022-01-16+at+3.22.47+PM.png Blog Posts - Jordnær - Caviar, Miso, Black Currant Branch The caviar is back with a vengeance. Maybe the perfect caviar dish?? The creaminess of the caviar mixed perfectly with the tea broth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/a39cab60-418a-43be-bade-c9b6d6de3597/Screen+Shot+2022-01-16+at+3.10.55+PM.png Blog Posts - Jordnær - King Crab, Sake, Coriander The first bite was a beautiful tart that reminded me of Botticelli’s Primavera. Hope sprung eternal, and this dish encapsulated what would be ahead in the night - a seafood heavy, fresh ingredient driven experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/e492039b-0464-429f-8ba2-968a7e8f74be/Screen+Shot+2022-01-16+at+3.24.32+PM.png Blog Posts - Jordnær - Bread & Butter If I remember this correctly, this bread was a half Japanese milk bread and half Danish brioche. Obviously Yvonne is the bread course connoisseur and was willing to share a small sliver of the bread with me, of which i was forever grateful for. It was a heavy, buttery, delicious tasting bread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/b7274e7f-366a-4642-9b19-720d15a727c1/Screen+Shot+2022-08-09+at+4.35.31+PM.png Blog Posts - Jordnær - Make it stand out View of the dinning room https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/6a2ac478-170e-4443-9ba9-b621e593440f/Screen+Shot+2022-01-16+at+3.13.42+PM.png Blog Posts - Jordnær - Hamachi Sunazuri, Caviar, & Aged Soy This was our first of many, many caviar dishes. The caviar flowed like cocaine flowed at a 1999 Prince concert. Leading to the question - can you have too much caviar in a meal? Jordnær challenged this notion, but at the end I think its safe to say we were left wanting more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/45c0574c-2b44-45f4-870e-a268c52fa25d/Screen+Shot+2022-01-16+at+3.28.39+PM.png Blog Posts - Jordnær - Sheep Milk, Sorrel, Rapeseed Sorrel is the quintessential ingredient for me when I think of new Nordic cuisine. Maybe it’s because that’s one of the first desserts we had in Denmark when we first came, or just the earthy/slightly sour flavor that sorrel has. Also sheep milk is about as traditional Danish dessert as you get. We loved this combo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/fd1ab56b-3e13-4111-b99c-5e6e0426eab2/Screen+Shot+2022-01-16+at+3.15.32+PM.png Blog Posts - Jordnær - Takoyaki - Elegence Ostra Classic Caviar Now the truffles start! Hide your kids, hide your wife, because this is not the last time we’ll see considerable amounts of truffle either. Also we’re seeing a theme here - a very Asian influence with Danish ingredients. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/a4887b7e-32fe-4890-ace4-e24237bb1380/Screen+Shot+2022-08-09+at+4.36.42+PM.png Blog Posts - Jordnær - Make it stand out Mikkeller non-alcoholic yuzu beer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/86d6fa75-6b94-4fc8-b421-9848d374f90b/Screen+Shot+2022-01-16+at+3.21.54+PM.png Blog Posts - Jordnær - Limfjords Oyster, Wasabi, DILL A wasabi + dill combo is a great combo you would never expect and was a great mixture of a classic Nordic flavor with a classic Asian flavor. A great symbolism for the meal as a whole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/26d62cdc-46f2-404f-a8a2-f53c9b225554/Screen+Shot+2022-01-16+at+3.12.38+PM.png Blog Posts - Jordnær - Tart of lobster, yuzu, & Trout Roe One of the most beautiful dishes, maybe ever. The dish it is served on makes it look like the tart is literally floating, which reflected the light, airy flavors of the dish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/831012e1-fbac-4ab5-9a78-4d8f54670ca5/Screen+Shot+2022-01-16+at+3.31.28+PM.png Blog Posts - Jordnær - Petit Fours The final bites were a series of small bites to officially end our night. My favorite was the English cream pie which tasted to me like a Boston Creme pie. Maybe the Bostonians stole it from the English. We’ll never know. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/b0f0f12c-0005-45e7-85eb-f803fb75a625/Screen+Shot+2022-01-16+at+3.27.35+PM.png Blog Posts - Jordnær - Goatmilk, Beetroot, & Black Currants We’re not in a transition to the desserts with a few “cheese” courses. The first being this goat milk and beetroot combo. It’s nice to have the earthiness of the beetroot to mix with the goatmilk and currents to clense the palate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/85180569-c39e-4798-8e5c-eefaf39f02f5/Screen+Shot+2022-01-16+at+3.25.31+PM.png Blog Posts - Jordnær - King Crab, Blue Mussels, Vadouvan Our first “main dish” was king crab. Again showcasing the fresh king crab with a nice slight curry broth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/370fc2ca-6c88-48c3-82f3-2ea09e5d0193/Screen+Shot+2022-08-09+at+4.35.06+PM.png Blog Posts - Jordnær - Make it stand out Tea service https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/7a345acc-d29a-49d0-85dc-cb075f1360b9/Screen+Shot+2022-01-16+at+3.17.43+PM.png Blog Posts - Jordnær - Scallop, Pear, & green gooseberries This dish reminded me of a dish at Eleven Madison Park, which was a a squid tartare. The look and the feel of the dish were similar, with the stark white of the dish giving off a vibe of refreshment and subtle flavors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/7537e97f-7b47-4542-9230-8f1ec3dbbee8/Screen+Shot+2022-01-16+at+3.20.57+PM.png Blog Posts - Jordnær - Smoked Cheese, Nettles, Kalix Pike Roe Anything smoked is right up my alley. This was what I would call as sophisticated fondue - subtle flavors and of course more roe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/527939a1-f32a-4cc2-ab6c-382d8026f295/Screen+Shot+2022-01-16+at+3.16.33+PM.png Blog Posts - Jordnær - Mushroom Tea, Walnut, White Truffle I mean come on now - mushroom tea with shaved white truffles. This dish tasted like you were foraging with your truffle pigs in the forrest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/0ca1151d-1f63-478d-9bea-abd60385446f/Screen+Shot+2022-08-09+at+4.36.30+PM.png Blog Posts - Jordnær - Make it stand out Ovant non-alcoholic gin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/f0042695-8e69-47f0-be68-254292e2cd17/Screen+Shot+2022-01-16+at+3.26.36+PM.png Blog Posts - Jordnær - Turbot, Langoustine, Tuber Melanosporum This dish has been on the menu I believe the longest and is considered by many to be the signature. Who doesn’t love a black truffle encrusted fish dish? That was a rhetorical question. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1660077049391-T62APWH1BI6HYYNWVM3Q/gold%2Bpug.png Blog Posts - Jordnær https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1660077053342-LHSF016G601LB083VVS2/gold%2Bpug.png Blog Posts - Jordnær https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1660077057061-KA4C7TIFXC9VKL4YDY4M/gold%2Bpug.png Blog Posts - Jordnær https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/cb15532a-9f02-4077-98ac-12fdd3941e5f/Screen+Shot+2022-01-16+at+3.14.31+PM.png Blog Posts - Jordnær - Japanese waffle, Fjord Shrimp, & Caviar Probably the signature dish of the restaurant: the crispy waffle is filled with shrimp and then topped with, you guessed it, caviar. It is an ode to a Michelin star? I don’t know, but it tasted and looked magnificent. https://scallionpancake.com/blog/noma-review-of-game-and-forest-season-2021 monthly 0.5 2021-10-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1633350139580-LYG6M05TH643T9COUTB0/Screen+Shot+2021-10-04+at+8.18.03+AM.png Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Game and Forest Season Menu - Make it stand out Main dining room https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1633344880092-QGPGHQCO3SJVTUBL4PZ1/Screen+Shot+2021-10-04+at+6.54.09+AM.png Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Game and Forest Season Menu - Pumpkin in Koji Butter The pumpkin was wrapped in a cabbage and served with a froth of koji butter. What was subtle and nice about this dish was that the chefs cut up the cabbage to make each bite each to eat. Too many fine dining restaurants serve dishes that are physically difficult to eat, which almost always takes away from the enjoyment of the experience, especially when you’re trying to cut something and the juices are flying everywhere. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1633010998722-O1CDTCFWOKYZM6EDA0JL/Screen+Shot+2021-09-30+at+4.09.46+PM.png Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Game and Forest Season Menu - Pickled Quail Egg The pickled egg was served on with seaweed and truffle spread. The seaweed added a nice balance to the egg and heartiness of the truffle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1633010330702-43JIRP0L7V5L7GUJVTF7/Screen+Shot+2021-09-30+at+3.58.07+PM.png Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Game and Forest Season Menu - Reindeer brain custard The first dish was served in a reindeer skull. We were asked to turn the skull over the reveal the reindeer brain which was covered in a chesnut gel. The reindeer brain tasted and had the texture of a pate, while the chesnut custard was like of like a weird jello experiment. This was a dish where we couldn’t quite figure out if it tasted good or bad, because it was so different than anything we’ve really ever had. Normally I like the first dish to be outstanding and set the tone, but what I think this dish did was let us know we were going to try some stuff we’ve never tried so be ready for it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1633344158443-3C7MBSSAQ8WNOGNO9DIT/Screen+Shot+2021-10-04+at+6.42.11+AM.png Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Game and Forest Season Menu - Yellow Beet Sashimi The yellow beets were cut sashimi style and served over cloudberries. The earthiness of the beet mixed well with the sweetness of the cloudberries. I think this is obligatory time to bring attention to the beauty of each dish which Noma serves. Noma has a serving style unlike any in the world. They combine the intricacy of the dish with the earthiness of the plate, and pay homage to the season and theme I think the best of any place in the world. There aren’t too many restaurants where you can show a picture of a dish and immediately guess where it came from, but Noma is one of those places. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1632987228394-GWWFPESXNM11NS7GXM94/Screen+Shot+2021-09-30+at+9.33.28+AM.png Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Game and Forest Season Menu - Make it stand out The Noma veggie burger https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1633011606004-S4M23JTBFGM00QFKYNPX/Screen+Shot+2021-09-30+at+4.19.44+PM.png Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Game and Forest Season Menu - Wild Board Speck & Chestnut Paste This was, for both of us, the best tasting dish of the night. The boar meat was so juicy and tasty and combined with the chestnut paste it was so damn good. It was also served with quince, which we were to squeeze over it like a lemon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1633347551448-YFLQP5HASWH7A0PZ3TSZ/Screen+Shot+2021-10-04+at+7.38.42+AM.png Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Game and Forest Season Menu - Saffron Ice Cream with Poppyseeds The saffron ice cream was layered between rich dark chocolate from Mexico. I thought the chocolate counter balanced the saffron nicely, and it was also nice to have the layers of chocolate to dig into. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1633348158093-PNO4G5MJZ01NMJ5EZCYD/Screen+Shot+2021-10-04+at+7.47.58+AM.png Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Game and Forest Season Menu - Make it stand out Apple Schnapps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1633361308903-2HQGPHHHUZ3OKI9RFXW3/Screen+Shot+2021-10-04+at+11.26.47+AM.png Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Game and Forest Season Menu - Make it stand out The view from our table https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1632987400248-II2I5CUI8SUVXDVDYSJT/Screen+Shot+2021-09-30+at+9.36.17+AM.png Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Game and Forest Season Menu - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1633345165121-ZE2KOYHDGKBI3FHX7HGY/Screen+Shot+2021-10-04+at+6.58.54+AM.png Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Game and Forest Season Menu - Bear Dumpling This is, as Adam Carolla would say, a classic rich man, poor man situation. The only people in the world who have tried bear are rich people who go to Noma and poor people who hunt bear in Appalachia. I think we’re pretty much right in the middle of that demographic now that we live in South Carolina. The bear was served in a warm dumpling, and we were given a spoon of bear caramel so we could get an understanding of the flavor of the bear. I don’t think my palate is sophisticated enough to recognize the quintessential bear flavor, but this dish overall was very balanced and tasted delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1633344518280-NR6KFLUSB7ZW0HC6P6GO/Screen+Shot+2021-10-04+at+6.48.09+AM.png Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Game and Forest Season Menu - Reindeer Ragout The warm reindeer ragout salad was served in a huge leaf which you ate with a spoon. Three days after we dined at Noma, Eric Ripert of Le Bernardin went to Noma and his dish was “reindeer penis” served with caviar on top. Did we have reindeer penis? God we hope so. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1633347858642-GA2H65DDES6K9L13PADR/Screen+Shot+2021-10-04+at+7.42.41+AM.png Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Game and Forest Season Menu - Reindeer Marrow Caramel The last bite started like the first, with us flipping over the bone to reveal the caramel marrow and dried berries. The caramel was sweet and had a perfect, not too sticky, texture. This was an outstanding dish that left us wanting more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1633348655661-6DBOZHH7WXE6SKQIGH5Z/Screen+Shot+2021-10-04+at+7.48.54+AM.png Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Game and Forest Season Menu - Make it stand out Seaweed Lemonade https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1633349960760-Z6UOU7AWIZ6MFTLH2JUF/Screen+Shot+2021-10-04+at+8.17.27+AM.png Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Game and Forest Season Menu - Make it stand out Long path to the entrance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1633347364293-NI4YBF481TZ2NJENCB6W/Screen+Shot+2021-10-04+at+7.35.35+AM.png Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Game and Forest Season Menu - Buttermilk and Scoby We are now transitioning to the desserts, and our first was a buttermilk ice cream with a kombucha scoby on top. This was the one miss of the night for us - we thought the ice cream was served too hard that it almost hurt when biting in, and the scoby didn’t add much to the non-flavored ice cream. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1633361090246-22T0R48Z536WI6219FUV/Screen+Shot+2021-10-04+at+11.24.34+AM.png Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Game and Forest Season Menu - Make it stand out The front door, with dead ducks and all https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1633349821425-HR37LVFX9106WIQ2CNMW/Screen+Shot+2021-10-04+at+8.16.13+AM.png Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Game and Forest Season Menu - Make it stand out Main kitchen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1633348310721-IOGJXFSBHCLQT2V3LXTD/Screen+Shot+2021-10-04+at+7.48.35+AM.png Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Game and Forest Season Menu - Make it stand out Bee Pollen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1633361132525-U5N3QL3VQQJZYYQNL8ZM/Screen+Shot+2021-10-04+at+11.24.07+AM.png Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Game and Forest Season Menu - Make it stand out The top of the apple and ants dish https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1633361257454-0KE57BFFLBF5OX4DWG7B/Screen+Shot+2021-10-04+at+11.27.18+AM.png Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Game and Forest Season Menu - Make it stand out The front door at night https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1633343893383-2LF4CYR350QJ6MHQLRN2/Screen+Shot+2021-10-04+at+6.37.32+AM.png Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Game and Forest Season Menu - Apple Salad This dish continued another theme of the night, which was turning over the vessel to reveal the edible portion of the dish. We were served a cut out apple (see below) which we turned over to reveal cubes of apples and ants in a sweet broth. You know the dish is good when you drink the remaining broth out of the cup, which we did. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1633346860560-GITFGVKJ5W9VXG30KJGA/Screen+Shot+2021-10-04+at+7.25.58+AM.png Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Game and Forest Season Menu - Foraged Things This one didn’t have a title, so I’m going to call it foraged shit you find in the woods. The pine cone, a Noma staple and one of the most amazing things you’ll ever eat, showed up here, along with various nuts, pickled fruits, and leaves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1633347074200-ZV52M8OYGHJ6M0ANMEKK/Screen+Shot+2021-10-04+at+7.30.27+AM.png Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Game and Forest Season Menu - Mushroom broth with Sumac Next we were served a mushroom broth with a piece of the sumac bush. We were told to soak up the mushroom broth with the sumac and then suck the sumac. Sumac by itself does not taste good, but sucking the juices from it added a subtle sweetness and bitterness to the mushroom broth which accentuated its flavor. Probably one of the more unique dishes we’ve ever had. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1633010528040-1O3M873I51SOEN522GIW/Screen+Shot+2021-09-30+at+4.01.50+PM.png Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Game and Forest Season Menu - hipberry stuffed with Pollen This dish and the next were focused on the bee, with this hipberry being stuffed with sweet bee pollen. The hipberry was very sour and reminded me of the fruit leather from past Noma meals. Noma did a very similar dish with this same combination for the first rendention of the Game and Forest menu in 2018. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1633343600977-86JWYFCSXW2O8ZJSBR45/Screen+Shot+2021-10-04+at+6.32.40+AM.png Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Game and Forest Season Menu - Grilled Mushrooms Served alongside the boar was grilled hen of the woods mushrooms. The Hen of the Woods is a huge mushroom that can be upwards of 35 pounds each. We were served a piece that was smeared with a garum from the fermentation lab. An amazing, earthy bite. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1633348202532-AEQ8UV30E3ABASDLFXXC/Screen+Shot+2021-10-04+at+7.48.14+AM.png Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Game and Forest Season Menu - Make it stand out Cloudberry and Pumpkin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1633011177231-YXHZUG7H6Z8SUOCBKLNA/Screen+Shot+2021-09-30+at+4.12.35+PM.png Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Game and Forest Season Menu - Oregano Sandwich This was one of the best bites of the night. The Mexican oregano leaf was stuffed with chopped up truffles, and the oregano provided a buttery, umami texture to combine with the truffle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1633350078680-6C7NWPWG5C5ASAPP99WK/Screen+Shot+2021-10-04+at+8.20.43+AM.png Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Game and Forest Season Menu - Make it stand out The alley of antlers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1633010693790-9BH1D2ISWFD2614C1MIL/Screen+Shot+2021-09-30+at+4.04.22+PM.png Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Game and Forest Season Menu - pluM with bee larvae One thing that Noma excels at is presentation. The plating of this dish inside of a honeycomb accentuated the fact that we were eating bee larvae. The plum’s sweetness and texture complimented the stuffed larvae on the inside perfectly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1633345769581-RLG7EU4J0HVUUNPEXGDW/Screen+Shot+2021-10-04+at+7.08.18+AM.png Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Game and Forest Season Menu - Wild Duck The duck was served with a truffle sauce, very reminiscent of the sauced celeriac shawarma served during vegetable season 2018. It was served with different plays on leaves and feathers, which were all edible. Having duck a few days earlier at Mirazur, which was pretty underwealming, this duck was well seasoned and cooked perfectly. The star of the show for me though were the leaf and feather sides, which balanced the duck and showed the amazing talents of the Noma chefs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1632987270725-ZMQ5PCZ3VZTKTTD4GKRV/Screen+Shot+2021-09-30+at+9.34.04+AM.png Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Game and Forest Season Menu - Make it stand out Don’t forget to order the fries with chili mayo as a side! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1633360747903-IUH2H3SM39E3C8XZXOWW/gold%2Bpug.png Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Game and Forest Season Menu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1633360752440-4KJ95SIWE1UJ0TATD40E/gold%2Bpug.png Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Game and Forest Season Menu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1633360755992-MRLCQK8632SBCH2GX5VO/gold%2Bpug.png Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Game and Forest Season Menu https://scallionpancake.com/blog/Counter- monthly 0.5 2021-10-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1625867993025-T654ZV5GKOP8O5AVEH8J/Screen+Shot+2021-07-09+at+5.35.24+PM.png Blog Posts - Counter- - Cheerwine Manhattan with burnt sage Chef Hart loves Cheerwine, as do I, and he tries to incorporate it into most of the non-alcoholic pairings. This Cheerwine manhattan with burnt sage was a nice way to mix the sweetness of the cheerwine with the smell of the sage added for a refreshing drinking experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1625867154113-95PKZPW6EED7POBIJCQ4/Screen+Shot+2021-07-09+at+5.35.03+PM.png Blog Posts - Counter- - Adria Strawberry yogurt explosion, strawberries multiple ways, thyme gel, coconut snow, shortbread cookies The strawberry explosion is a tribute to El Bulli’s famous olive emulsion. I love an explosion like this, but the highlight for me on this dish was the soaked strawberry jelly in the middle. The intense strawberry flavor made for a refreshing end of the meal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1625866793102-UF104Q76CAH2QDUN2TRE/Screen+Shot+2021-07-09+at+5.32.23+PM.png Blog Posts - Counter- - Sweet Potato Makhani This is a southern version of butter chicken, with the chicken being replaced with sweet potatoes and collard greens. A delight for me always is when a chef takes a classic dish, uses local ingredients, and makes it their own. Oh and we need to mention Chef Elinn Hesse’s laffa bread. Hesse is making some of the best bread in Charlotte, and we look forward to her concoctions each trip to Counter-. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1625867108878-L48H8M3H0XDSXPIKP89N/Screen+Shot+2021-07-09+at+5.32.41+PM.png Blog Posts - Counter- - Foie-cicle foie gras, lemongrass, sea salt This was another collaboration from the F*ck the Stars dinner. I guess the foie dessert, maybe started with David Chang a decade ago, is becoming a trend. Cold and foie gras go together, and it tastes delicious with a little lemongrass added in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1625866674313-960GRGHKOBI5V8ZPLK5W/Screen+Shot+2021-07-09+at+5.30.40+PM.png Blog Posts - Counter- - Foie Gras emulsion Foie Gras, Orange, Hennessy, Caraway The sphere emulsions pop up on a few of Counter-’s menus, but the best one showed up on the Beethoven tribute dinner with this foie gras mousse emulsion. The bite was rich, creamy, and decadent while still highlighting the liver flavor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1625866613703-IF8B1XTGAQOZBNTFEQJ9/Screen+Shot+2021-07-09+at+5.29.33+PM.png Blog Posts - Counter- - Autumn bruleed kombocha squash, cured sea bass that is poached in an acorn/squash dashi and then wrapped in a corn square. Counter- loves to showcase local ingredients. This sea bass was highlighted by squash, which is abudent in the regions around Charlotte. The presentation on this dish is one of the best presentations of fish you can get in the world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1625867056739-Z7I4A0686NZ4CWWM8HWO/Screen+Shot+2021-07-09+at+5.31.23+PM.png Blog Posts - Counter- - Kaiserschmarrn pancake ice cream with a sugar twill and rum soaked cherries Chef Elinn Hesse’s take on a traditional German smashed pancake dessert. Not only was this dessert stunningly beautiful, but the maple tasting pancake with the rum soaked cherries left us wanting more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1630860101450-EGN10H76TX2HK14VMHMV/Screen+Shot+2021-09-05+at+12.23.45+PM.png Blog Posts - Counter- - Make it stand out View of Counter- from the outside https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1625866739057-ISGW0CVO8ACYPLAC1P30/Screen+Shot+2021-07-09+at+5.31.59+PM.png Blog Posts - Counter- - Pastarami Carrot This was a collaboration dish with Ian Jones during the F*ck the Stars dinner. Anyone who can make carrots taste amazing is a winner in my book, and this pastrami carrot brought me back to having hot pastrami at Katz. It’s one of the top vegetarian dishes i’ve ever had, and it could easily show up on a restaurant like Noma’s menu and fit right in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1625866981056-VK0SW5DXLSHBHLHX94SR/Screen+Shot+2021-07-09+at+5.27.36+PM.png Blog Posts - Counter- - Truffle Cream Puff Pate a choux with pastry cream of foie gras, egg yolk, freshly grated white truffle, sugar, cream topped with black truffle and powedered sugar. To me this is the signature dish of Counter- and maybe the best dish in all of charlotte. The foie gras/truffle cream on the inside of cream puff is so good it could be considered gold currency in some countries. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1625867933748-8UQGCTWQHV0VCKBHFV4D/Screen+Shot+2021-07-09+at+5.29.51+PM.png Blog Posts - Counter- - Lavender butterfly pea cream soda Of all the non-alcoholic beverages served at Counter-, this one stood out as the best. The drink tasted like a mix between a milk shake and a botantical, with a delicious, light floral flavor mixed with the cream. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1630862740491-LPECR3ZREXSYCM6OASPA/gold%2Bpug.png Blog Posts - Counter- https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1630862745729-GHMXJGFG3E72OWKK78MF/gold%2Bpug.png Blog Posts - Counter- https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1625866858043-5F6G2RLN49P9N6IN8MMP/Screen+Shot+2021-07-09+at+5.34.16+PM.png Blog Posts - Counter- - Hawaii 36 hour braised pork shoulder, lusty monk mustard, grilled pineapple, Hawaiian slaw, bacon fat mayo, bacon fat roasted gold potatoes with moa sauce. This dish was served during the fire menu, and was a tribute to a Hawaiian luau. The different textures of pork, from the pulled pork to the crispy bacon bits made this dish stand out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1630859518740-OQFZXHS4OEWRWHGKUMLZ/Screen+Shot+2021-09-05+at+12.22.31+PM.png Blog Posts - Counter- - Make it stand out View of the counter seating (hello Danny!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1625867489465-XPYTDVZA8XUPXCBVV8P2/Screen+Shot+2021-07-09+at+5.28.11+PM.png Blog Posts - Counter- - Make it stand out For those of you looking back at this picture in 50 years - Covid-19 was a special time for everyone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1625866909587-2Q5W418JL9QEKJ0W7FOI/Screen+Shot+2021-07-09+at+5.35.42+PM.png Blog Posts - Counter- - Blumenthal Duck liver mousse, duck leg confit, caramelized onion soubise This dish was a tribute to Heston Blumenthalfrom the Covers menu. The duck liver mousse with chocolate created a multi-sensory experience with the rich duck liver, cherries, and sweet/bitter chocolate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1630859467423-ZULGVOVPNJVGDAWGAW3G/Screen+Shot+2021-09-05+at+12.30.50+PM.png Blog Posts - Counter- - Make it stand out Chef Hart showing us the truffles https://scallionpancake.com/blog/catbirdseat monthly 0.5 2021-01-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1609098285152-5MOPBANQ7YN7Z8MQRX4G/Screen+Shot+2020-12-27+at+2.43.50+PM.png Blog Posts - The Catbird Seat - Burnt Brioche peanut praline, saba This was a grown up PB&J sandwich. For those of you who love peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, this would have been your dream dish. I’m not the biggest fan of grape jelly, so it wasn’t my favorite but it was perfectly executed so I’m not going to let my crap palate ruin this for all of you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1609098191496-PY8I3GIYQRAWPMOT32SN/Screen+Shot+2020-12-27+at+2.42.55+PM.png Blog Posts - The Catbird Seat - Stewed berries chamomile, burnt vanilla THEMATIC. ELEMENT. ALERT. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1609097560315-N6583CXKOGRAJW0THFG3/Screen+Shot+2020-12-27+at+2.31.17+PM.png Blog Posts - The Catbird Seat - Charred Brassicas with fermented tomato and preserved lemon If you don’t do a charred cabbage/lettuce dish on your tasting menu are you even doing a tasting menu, bro? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1609097754910-1RTMSHE7MEPUUE8B475G/Screen+Shot+2020-12-27+at+2.35.41+PM.png Blog Posts - The Catbird Seat - Spot Prawn green apple, chrysanthemum The transition dish to the protein heavy portion of the menu. I am a big fan of raw prawns/shrimp. Always have been since I was six years old and we would go to Nakatos and my mom would let me order the shrimp off the sushi boat menu. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1609097888680-USIV58SVJZYS6I45BXHD/Screen+Shot+2020-12-27+at+2.37.39+PM.png Blog Posts - The Catbird Seat - Octopus parsley root, sauce grenobloise I mopped up that sauce like an octopus crawls around the bottom of the ocean looking for food. I guess that was the point of the dish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1609623394624-BKJTGF705SQQ582231BJ/Screen+Shot+2021-01-02+at+4.36.10+PM.png Blog Posts - The Catbird Seat - Root sassafras, sarsaparilla, wintergreen, vanilla, birch + maple syrup, apple cider vinegar. I love root beer – it’s one of my favorite flavors. So, a root-beer flavored kombucha is just for me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1609096629839-MM1DCO9F35MITUW91WB1/Screen+Shot+2020-12-27+at+2.16.46+PM.png Blog Posts - The Catbird Seat - Fall Vegetable Crudité with black chesnut hoisin The first two bites were plated on a wood plank, letting us know, if we didn’t already, that it’s autumn time. First bites are so important, because if they suck it is hard to recover, as you always remember the first bite. Both of these were light and refreshing palate cleansers but also delicious bites. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1609626235070-TE1KGUGHU9VSYJHPKWDW/Screen+Shot+2021-01-02+at+5.23.42+PM.png Blog Posts - The Catbird Seat The head of the beverage program - I don’t remember your name but you were amazing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1609097940740-1JA5IWNBVEPFG4TH9646/Screen+Shot+2020-12-27+at+2.38.40+PM.png Blog Posts - The Catbird Seat - Barbecued Pork Ribs butternut salad LOOK AT THE PEANUTS ON THIS FATTY PORK RIB AND IMAGINE YOU ARE BITTING INTO THAT JUICY, SAUCY, FALL OF THE BONE BEAUTY. Just try not to cry tears of joy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1609097023114-9GTLNN8DMCBRNJQ93LH1/image-asset.png Blog Posts - The Catbird Seat - Oyster Pie with pickled dulse and beer cream Multiple people asked what to eat on this plate. Note to my fellow diners: you probably can’t eat an oyster shell. But the question did bring up a good debate - should you plate dishes with inedible features on them? I personally lean toward “no.” I think you should plate a dish exactly how you want people to eat it and leave all the crap off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1609098447271-TGZK8E0DVI0JENKR5VFP/Screen+Shot+2020-12-27+at+2.44.33+PM.png Blog Posts - The Catbird Seat - Beef Fat Butterscotch Chocolate & Hazelnut Two perfect bites to end the night. Homemade caramel and a homemade Ferrero rocher were the perfect sweet bites to leave us wanting more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1609623528878-XU2R3ZEOOHQKSYZ8PAOY/image-asset.png Blog Posts - The Catbird Seat - Tea This tea was given to everyone right after our first bites. The tea had been seeping before our eyes on the way into the dining area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1609626130374-LZZLP0Q0H1N04CCARKCK/Screen+Shot+2021-01-02+at+5.22.01+PM.png Blog Posts - The Catbird Seat That’s it folks - the kitchen and chef’s table surrounding https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1609096822510-BD4P6NKT5O9A1VIS8D8T/image-asset.png Blog Posts - The Catbird Seat - Lion’s MaNE Mushroom Dressed in nasturtium kosho, shisho A beautiful looking bite and a tasty one - who doesn’t love a lion’s mane mushroom? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1609097141215-CJGI6FY3SUU1QOGNCOM8/image-asset.png Blog Posts - The Catbird Seat - Crispy Grits, preserved horseradish, swordfish “Ham”, green garlic tamari As Scarlett O’Hara might say, I have NEVER thought of having grits with horseradish and ham, but my gawd this southern lady has felt things eating this bite that she has never felt before. Get my fainting salts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1609627535246-IU6UFKR13N94CJ7WKFRJ/gold+pug.png Blog Posts - The Catbird Seat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1609627544401-CFJW9L35TCEI5L1TSQDS/gold+pug.png Blog Posts - The Catbird Seat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1609626173655-W1UFSSMSK8EM3VOIYXOD/Screen+Shot+2021-01-02+at+5.22.35+PM.png Blog Posts - The Catbird Seat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1609626287124-BZ5QSOGCK77FMQM928WD/Screen+Shot+2021-01-02+at+5.24.31+PM.png Blog Posts - The Catbird Seat Always say it’s someone’s birthday, even when it’s not (aforementioned Scott) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1609098009278-2VS0HNMI1NM8AW5D3MLI/Screen+Shot+2020-12-27+at+2.39.32+PM.png Blog Posts - The Catbird Seat - 21 Day Dry Aged Duck porcini, pickled huckleberry, and sauce chevreuil finished with a paste made from blackberries This was a two-parter, with the dry aged duck with blackberries (thematic element alert) and then the duck pie. 1. Lamb. 2. Duck 3. Pork (belly specific) are my current ranking of meats. Happy to discuss my rankings over a rack of lamb. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1609097407910-1R1W4QQIIHY3AKN90YFK/image-asset.png Blog Posts - The Catbird Seat - Coal Roasted maitake mushroom with uni and rose bearnaise The uni flavor really shined through on this dish - the rich umami flavor really highlighted the subtlety of the maitake. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1609097273824-08IUG9Q1Z7VMI0YS2U22/image-asset.png Blog Posts - The Catbird Seat - Spiny Lobster, tiger’s milk, maypop I am a SUCKER for dry ice food. Dippin Dots - love. Tiger’s Milk - love. The cold of the bite with the melting and creaminess once it’s in your mouth. Chef’s kiss. Who doesn’t love that? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1609097710331-6SVXVT1P3NLS18GQ61UQ/Screen+Shot+2020-12-27+at+2.34.57+PM.png Blog Posts - The Catbird Seat - Fairy Tale Pumpkin makrut lime from our garden, red curry Tropical flavors added a special flare to what most people think of as a winter gourd. I loved the contrast of flavors and where this dish took me in my mind. Perhaps to someplace in India on the coast on the one day of the year they get snow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1609096932136-OD2CZTAZ1VP73Z5A7ZS2/image-asset.png Blog Posts - The Catbird Seat - Royal Red Shrimp & Collard Green Dumpling with the pot liquor and toasted nigella seed oil The next small bite was the collar green dumpling - a clear homage to local ingredients being prepared with Asian techniques. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1609098101222-NYSKZXKD3QKOB4XE7Y2R/Screen+Shot+2020-12-27+at+2.41.17+PM.png Blog Posts - The Catbird Seat - Killed Lettuce You hand dipped the lettuce in the dressing. This one was clunky and hard to handle. The only miss of the night for me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1609097637035-W6116MGG9ALMXZMKEQFY/Screen+Shot+2020-12-27+at+2.33.44+PM.png Blog Posts - The Catbird Seat - Hakurei Turnips with turnip top butter, smoked trout roe This one was special. The trout roe with the turnips and butter just tasted amazing with so many levels of complexity flavors and textures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1609092112078-965J9TRAQ11QZLK43KLZ/Screen+Shot+2020-12-27+at+1.01.32+PM.png Blog Posts - The Catbird Seat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1609098140355-10QNCC0A0M3XBRIH83Z8/Screen+Shot+2020-12-27+at+2.42.02+PM.png Blog Posts - The Catbird Seat - Yeast donut foie gras, cherry This was my favorite dish of the night. The foie really balanced the sweetness and tartness of the cherry (thematic element alert) to make for the perfect bite. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1609098042414-P3ZLOXBZ2DL69BU2Y6X2/Screen+Shot+2020-12-27+at+2.40.22+PM.png Blog Posts - The Catbird Seat - Duck Pie This new iPhone really does great pouring pics. Kudos Tim Cook. The only problem with this duck pie was it was meant to be shared with another person, and I didn’t want to do that. At this point of the meal the newbies were too full to eat it anyway, so more duck for me. Thank you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1609097820447-BRWLRMKMAKH9M2A4UUD2/Screen+Shot+2020-12-27+at+2.36.44+PM.png Blog Posts - The Catbird Seat - Scallop Pumpkin butter, preserved gooseberry Berries seemed to be the connecting theme of the meal. So many dishes contained variations of berries in unusual presentations that it was clear the kitchen wanted us to know about the berries. I’m a big berry fan, and I loved the sweetness that they added to the scallops. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1609623449766-MQU14W04O7473FNTPDDQ/Screen+Shot+2021-01-02+at+4.37.13+PM.png Blog Posts - The Catbird Seat - Red Whyne hibiscus, pinot noir verjus, beet, cherry, cranberry, black+green+white peppercorn, mint This was a kombucha that was meant to taste like red wine to be paired with the duck and pork belly, and by golly if they didn’t pull it off. Ps that camera and the guy wearing a baseball hat in the restaurant is my good friend Scott Scarano. 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This dish is made by dipping a tortilla in sauce made from pumpkin seeds and then serving it with hardboiled eggs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1586702909785-A8NK831HTBLSQZA9O7C0/Screen+Shot+2020-04-12+at+10.41.10+AM.png Blog Posts - Pujol The taco bar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1580596492278-AYKWSJWX544P31FPLGZT/Screen+Shot+2020-02-01+at+5.33.41+PM.png Blog Posts - Pujol - Matcha Nicolatole soursop, shiso, basil This was a dessert made for Yvonne. Not too sweet. Contains soursop. Green. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1580595889005-6ETS6DMR34F3K0E0LRKL/image-asset.png Blog Posts - Pujol - Elotito with ant mayonnaise This is Pujol’s play on the traditional elote, which is a staple Mexican snack traditionally made with grilled corn, chiles, peppers, cotija cheese, sour cream, and lime. Pujol’s twist is taking the topping and making a spicy, tangy mayonnaise from ants. This dish was served warm, and it was so good I could have eaten 4,000. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1586702878284-9W3TY0L5X6HLTQ2875J2/Screen+Shot+2020-04-12+at+10.40.41+AM.png Blog Posts - Pujol A portrait of a modern Mexican man (also the reception area) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1586702561992-RD1KO1A6BQ9CX8M1C18N/Screen+Shot+2020-04-12+at+10.38.54+AM.png Blog Posts - Pujol Tamarind cocktail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1580596192638-TVSCHEP6RFPTSNAH8XET/image-asset.png Blog Posts - Pujol - Plantain Tamal hoja santa, mushroom barbacoa The plantain is made from roasted bananas and served with a side of barbecued mushrooms. The mushrooms are mixed with an adobo and left to sit overnight. Then the tamale is wrapped in a “holy leaf” and served together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1580596138161-I2AQ2AZ2O0AJNSTUAPXH/image-asset.png Blog Posts - Pujol - Octopus The octopus is marinated in a paste made from chilis and grasshoppers that is then grilled. This was the best dish (other than the mole) of the night to me. The chili paste added a unique outer texture to the octopus that made this dish complex and delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1586703015932-YTRFOZVBJVKTHVVZAIJA/Screen+Shot+2020-04-12+at+10.39.44+AM.png Blog Posts - Pujol The outdoor patio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1580596332679-S9LCDIOLW6S22IDPMVBP/image-asset.png Blog Posts - Pujol - Mole Mole madre 2,057 days, mole nuevo This the THE dish of Pujol, and boy did it live up the hype. On the day we were there, it was the 2,057 day of the mother mole (black), which had the richest, most savory taste. Mixed with the new, fresher mole, this dish was complex and just out right delicious. You could eat this all day, every day, and never get tired of it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1580595814056-1S2ZELX8U36OUL7K8C8L/Screen+Shot+2020-02-01+at+5.23.09+PM.png Blog Posts - Pujol - Street Snacks Both tastings started with street snacks, which consisted of this crunchy, fried tortilla with salsa. I believe this little bite changes frequently based on the season, unlike the elotito below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1580595984203-IG65F8JGZ77NUX270ISH/Screen+Shot+2020-02-01+at+5.25.42+PM.png Blog Posts - Pujol - Tlayuda with black beans, cheese, tomato, grasshopper Tlayuda is a traditional Oaxacan dish. You can tell that Pujol really cares about highlighting traditional Mexican dishes and cooking, as well as showcasing the amazing diversity of ingredients that make Mexico so special. This dish is simple, yet so tasty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1586703328686-OA2THWIVWS9GZIHXWGZY/Screen+Shot+2020-04-12+at+10.39.11+AM.png Blog Posts - Pujol https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1580596576955-ORQJ88DYZ7KFKEYB5JPP/Screen+Shot+2020-02-01+at+5.33.05+PM.png Blog Posts - Pujol - Corn Cake rum, vanilla, cacao You’ve got to finish the corn menu with a corn cake. I ended up liking this dessert more than my matcha, because this is a classic, sweet, delicious dessert. Nothing super fancy, but something you want to eat over and over again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1580596227113-6RBZ1YB1NY4YCYBVXPGW/image-asset.png Blog Posts - Pujol - Striped bass mole verde, fava bean, kosho Look at that piece of fish! The skin was so crispy and delicious, yet the meat was almost rare beneath. Delicate, tasty, magical. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1587309766618-HGOBI2X3ZD2RSVFL2KLA/goldpug.png Blog Posts - Pujol https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1587309780074-UJX5F5UHVWECT2CURC4R/goldpug.png Blog Posts - Pujol https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1580596094447-EQZBZV3PH6BQHV2GSCHS/image-asset.png Blog Posts - Pujol - Huitlachoche with black truffle Huitlachoche is fungus that grows on corn, and to me has the deep, umami flavor of a blue cheese. Put some black truffle on that and you’ve got the makings of a delicious little taco, or two, or three. This is the time in the meal when the tortillas start flowing to the table, and they are so good it’s hard not to keep eating them, but if you want to survive the meal – pace yourself, as there is a lot more to come. The easy way we’ve found to do this is just stick the tortillas in your purse for a late night snack down the road (always carry a special tortilla purse for these occasions). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1580595930156-9KTUSMTB4WG84287M31L/image-asset.png Blog Posts - Pujol - Chayote Squash with scallop pico When you look at this dish, you’d think the bottom layer was the scallop, but it’s actually the opposite. The chayaote squash is flown in directly from Oaxaca, where it cooks in low temperature water for a few hours. Then they are “laminated” and covered in lime juice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1577892659398-70IDF26OCMW2722ZDHLV/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-01-01%2Bat%2B10.29.21%2BAM.jpg Blog Posts - Pujol https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1586702515210-0XTLGZD5C5LCC933YE3V/Screen+Shot+2020-04-12+at+10.41.30+AM.png Blog Posts - Pujol Oranges served with our mezcal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1580596546104-5Z5KRWZYZGHXK5R254EC/image-asset.png Blog Posts - Pujol - Churro We were DEAD at this point, literally couldn’t put anything else in our mouths, but then they bring out this churro and dear lord how could we say no? It was so good, I kept eating and literally thought i was going to have to call an ambulance. The outside was on the edge of crunchiness, and the inside was soft and moist like a baby’s bottom. It’s the best churro I’ve ever had, hands down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1580596468449-2I6M7XLE8OJ55O7LQGM1/Screen+Shot+2020-02-01+at+5.34.08+PM.png Blog Posts - Pujol - Congrats! almond cake, passion fruit, raspberry sorbet, gold powder. Pro tip: always say it’s your birthday/anniversary at a Michelin-starred restaurant, because they almost always have a special dish waiting for you. When we went to Pujol, it was legitimately a week before our anniversary, so we didn’t feel like we were cheating, but we may also celebrate our half-year anniversary and also maybe our dogs’ birthdays. This cake was worth it – who doesn’t love an almond cake with raspberry sorbet and gold dust on top? 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The Kampachi was, as you’d expect, lightly cooked and served to perfection. https://scallionpancake.com/blog/quintonil-review-2020 monthly 0.5 2020-05-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1582055787491-3RL5YKY5GSIOLOX782J5/FullSizeRender.jpg Blog Posts - Quintonil Hell yeah on time! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1582055451016-9JQC6G68VQCUNN3F1OZN/FullSizeRender.jpg Blog Posts - Quintonil - Atocpan-Style & a Selection of Wild Mushrooms in an Emulsion of Butter & Pitiona We felt blessed to have two of the best moles in the world in a single day! Pairing it with buttery mushrooms and a tangy sourdough made my heart sing more than I ever thought possible, though. I am torn – I may have even liked this one better than Pujol’s?! So hard to say. But it was fan-bloody-tastic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1582057769510-XY8KWXK1FR5PPFK8N5NK/FullSizeRender+%2811%29.jpg Blog Posts - Quintonil - Jerusalem Artichoke With apple & buttermilk ice cream The presentation was obviously stunning, and I loved trying Jerusalem artichoke in a sweet dish for the first time. I liked the texture play with the sugar shards, dried apple, and dried artichoke. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1582057077456-MOGF0BIPJXQQ15OWUP8X/FullSizeRender+%283%29.jpg Blog Posts - Quintonil The big reveal! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1582055989547-TP162DYGZMBZ1XFEMLFD/IMG_6313_Original.jpg Blog Posts - Quintonil We found out after we took this picture that we were definitely not allowed to take this picture. Sorry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1582056595683-II2EOVUQ9B8SL3KNA1IV/IMG_6324_Original.jpg Blog Posts - Quintonil Jsaon’s art! I wish I could hang it on the fridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1582058387712-VAN9K7QFE38WLC40FT51/IMG_6338_Original.jpg Blog Posts - Quintonil https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1582057039339-WZ8D21XDSNXU4DRK8AHZ/IMG_7266.jpg Blog Posts - Quintonil - Milpa Alta This course was named after one of Mexico City’s 16 alcaldías, and Milpa Alta is known for their agriculture and food – especially cactus. Once you opened the lid, dry ice smoke slowly dissipated to reveal a nopales ceviche with a crisp bite and a strong acidic finish. This was Jason’s favorite of the whole meal! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1582057314321-A4IF3M3NJUZ3UDYK12F1/FullSizeRender+%286%29.jpg Blog Posts - Quintonil - Charred Mamey Tartare with “escamoles” and “crema De Rancho” infused in Melipona Bee Honey Our server brought out some mamey (pictured below) for us to see. It’s a very high-sugar fruit that grows in Central America and the Caribbean, and here the sweet fruit was paired with ant eggs (escamoles), a tangy sauce, and a kiss of honey sweetness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1582057477339-WBDSZGIYLS3DOO03RLTH/FullSizeRender+%287%29.jpg Blog Posts - Quintonil - Fish “A La Tumbada” This course was a play on a traditional stew that’s popular in the Mexican city Veracruz. Made with rice and seafood, this version included a perfectly cooked fish filet topped with the crispy skin. One of Jason’s favorites of the meal! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1588706475087-JQ0ZU2ZC3MQVG28L5ZWC/goldpug+%281%29.png Blog Posts - Quintonil https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1588706480176-QXIMV3F38P5J63KJDHCE/goldpug+%281%29.png Blog Posts - Quintonil https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1582058442962-3EMY5PEMLB1XH8HOWYSL/IMG_6375_Original.jpg Blog Posts - Quintonil Mamey! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1582057247339-LNIVM0TE0XN4APGD1LPY/FullSizeRender+%285%29.jpg Blog Posts - Quintonil - Drink #2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1582057680994-9U0LFUAEDIX7NM8VV7MZ/FullSizeRender+%2810%29.jpg Blog Posts - Quintonil - What’s My Name Again? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1582058171559-QQFIX9VBIN63QT4ZVDIL/FullSizeRender+%2813%29.jpg Blog Posts - Quintonil Nothing to see here… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1582057815562-GRCRYD2Z6NM0J7J9HHK9/FullSizeRender+%2812%29.jpg Blog Posts - Quintonil https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1582056956993-R6KJ3T6S3Z01RF9OXE4U/IMG_6342_Original.jpg Blog Posts - Quintonil - Drink #1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1582057957962-V08Q0X06TUM5L2H7AAMK/IMG_6432_Original.jpg Blog Posts - Quintonil Had three drinks, ready to party https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1582057160514-MMO8G6BI0I3YLDCE9V8J/IMG_6356_Original.jpg Blog Posts - Quintonil - Lobster Cocktail with guava & Coconut Foam This was essentially lobster ceviche covered in a creamy foam. This was a light, flavorful, and visually impressive course. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1582057116078-4LLQWFQ8R3J11EEE3N60/IMG_6456.jpg Blog Posts - Quintonil - Mone with Wild Mushrooms & Blue Crab This little blue corn crab tostada was the perfect bite, and my favorite course. It was so simple, but there was a ton of flavor and mushroom umami in this tiny pocket of goodness. There was a hint of lime and chili mayo, and lest we forget that generous bite of crab! Yum. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1582057576116-FCESERYZY5JRUKS2H9EQ/FullSizeRender+%288%29.jpg Blog Posts - Quintonil - “Pibil” Duck “Panucho,” Oven-Baked Onions, & Fried Almond Puree We loved this course. Super meaty and rich, this was another traditional dish with a twist. The tangy pickled onions put it over the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1582057187833-6T301RJ31V9EYG7R7WY4/IMG_6329_Original.jpg Blog Posts - Quintonil https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1582056618000-HXFJ7138DJ3W42Q109T2/IMG_6321_Original.jpg Blog Posts - Quintonil - Welcome Home I will only be welcomed home with a stack of freshly-made warm tortillas from now on, thanks. We loved that our meal started with this Mexican staple. The sauce on the left was super spicy and made with ants, which we saw (and tasted) frequently on our trip. The brown mixture in the middle was topped with huitlacoche (the fungus that grows on corn) which brought a truffle-esque kick that just took everything over the top. It was also fun to build our own tacos while we perused the drink menu – suffice to say, we really loved this course. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1582056798912-Z76LNYXNK06HI3TPECWE/FullSizeRender+%281%29.jpg Blog Posts - Quintonil https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1582058308452-C0KLQPHQ70FDE80Z8CPK/IMG_6350_Original.jpg Blog Posts - Quintonil Best friend! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1582057215503-M42QRRKI13ZWP8RG7X6Z/FullSizeRender+%284%29.jpg Blog Posts - Quintonil - Cured Trout from Zitácuaro in Yuzu “Aquachile,” infused Oil of flowers & horseradish and an emulsion of oysters Gah, what a fresh and colorful course! It was just bursting with flavors from the fatty trout and roe and fragrant oils. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1582057735573-M8BJ9KWMHMBM6HWIYCPD/FullSizeRender+%289%29.jpg Blog Posts - Quintonil - CACTUS SORBET Not a lot of places still offer a palate cleanser, and I am always down for one. It’s an extra dessert. Just a bite or two of this barely-sweet cactus sorbet got me even more excited for the main sweet event. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1582057532791-9DY76S6Z20SS8O6WDU36/IMG_6394_Original.jpg Blog Posts - Quintonil - Roasted Cabbage, Scallops, & Artichoke Cream with “Chile Ancho” Simple and flavorful, this dish was a great bridge between the mole and the final savory course. I’ve never had cabbage that tasted this good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1582056897334-EZBMZQ0W7SYB9PA049J6/FullSizeRender+%282%29.jpg Blog Posts - Quintonil - Jason’s Single Drink https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1582055912824-6YJFY3CSOT38B1Z3YNL5/IMG_6307_Original.jpg Blog Posts - Quintonil Chilaquiles in a sandwich. Magical. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1582055427812-XNYZ426KQ60182L6JK6C/Quintonil+Mexico+City+Review Blog Posts - Quintonil https://scallionpancake.com/blog/roots-charlotte-brunch-review monthly 0.5 2020-04-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1586185102135-1QH09TTJE4LX0FWM17WE/IMG_3174.jpg Blog Posts - How Roots is Giving Back During COVID-19 - Reuben Corned beef and chill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1586185198936-JXIE0UOY4W77N515M642/IMG_3139.jpg Blog Posts - How Roots is Giving Back During COVID-19 - Iced Coffee What the world needs now is coffee, sweet coffee. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1586185133421-3HOH0MUYKFJUXJAYUOZ8/IMG_3162.jpg Blog Posts - How Roots is Giving Back During COVID-19 - Avocado Toast Toppings change seasonally. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1586185065876-H8G9Z431A88Q003RJ18T/IMG_3171.jpg Blog Posts - How Roots is Giving Back During COVID-19 - BELT My favorite B(E)LT in Charlotte. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1586185232079-2F5RDBF1G12EC8C1NVVY/358F04C0-B296-4A31-81D1-89EEFFAB7F5B.JPG Blog Posts - How Roots is Giving Back During COVID-19 - Potato latke With sour cream and chives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1586188913665-SNMYNEJR8V8C8X38PWUN/IMG_3171.jpg Blog Posts - How Roots is Giving Back During COVID-19 https://scallionpancake.com/blog/peppervine-charlotte-review monthly 0.5 2020-04-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568401145072-6U6L2YG9ABU5KD37VPIW/IMG_4162.jpg Blog Posts - Peppervine Shines in SouthPark - Vadouvan Cauliflower Cucumber, raisin relish, labne A slightly spicy and flavor-packed rendition of my least favorite vegetable. It also inspired me to go and buy a bag of golden raisins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568401198313-EMAAD85VD5LGG390922S/IMG_4153.jpg Blog Posts - Peppervine Shines in SouthPark - Tuna Tartare Shoyu, yuzu gelée, Fresno chili To quote Vicki Gunvalson, tuna doesn’t fill my love tank. So I let my table-mates enjoy this one, and everyone said it was a top dish of the meal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568421663808-BH5DJ0S4UW3P17JEP8CE/IMG_4200.jpg Blog Posts - Peppervine Shines in SouthPark - Vanilla Cake With corn ice cream Can you tell I’m getting over my corn fear one kernel at a time? Pre-corn fear, corn ice cream was one of my faves, and this dessert was light and summery with ample toasted, caramel notes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568420638780-B3KHITGWNRK2TCBYYLTI/IMG_4175.jpg Blog Posts - Peppervine Shines in SouthPark - Carbonara Pappardelle, truffle cauliflower cream, Nueske’s bacon, 62 degree egg Although our server told us this one was a customer favorite, we weren’t blown away by this carbonara. It wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t noteworthy either. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568420804319-ISSC1R1GZD8BWLREMWSS/IMG_4195.jpg Blog Posts - Peppervine Shines in SouthPark - Halibut Warm quinoa salad, corn & kaffir lime emulsion The halibut was fresh and perfectly cooked, and the succotash-style mixture that accompanied it was very well seasoned. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568420970513-H9B6AEIQ75HDZFRZTQ2Y/IMG_4191.jpg Blog Posts - Peppervine Shines in SouthPark - 48-Hour Short Rib “Pastrami” Giardiniera, smoked bearnaise, potato mousseline The short rib and potatoes had all of the flavors of traditional comfort food with an elevated flavor profile. I loved the freshness the herbs and tomatoes brought to what could have otherwise been a heavy dish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568421435754-3OL3DU7KONSODHOP5095/IMG_4218.jpg Blog Posts - Peppervine Shines in SouthPark - Cherry Dessert Cherries. Meringue. Heaven help me, I can’t remember what this dessert was called, and I can’t find it online. It was, however, my favorite of the night. It was only barely sweet and the cherry chutney had a very bold flavor for dessert. I think this one was perhaps too out there for many diners, but it was everything I look for in a dessert: fruity with varied textures and moderate sweetness. I want it again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568421461041-P8XUY47OY27WHIP29RZ3/IMG_4212.jpg Blog Posts - Peppervine Shines in SouthPark - Peach Cobbler Vanilla creameux, pear butter, gingersnap streusel, and blueberry dumplings I will never in a million years not order a dumpling when it’s available. This was great, but I did feel like there were so many flavors going on that some got a bit lost, making this my least favorite of the desserts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568420490986-6VDADTLWO90EKMX8MLHE/IMG_4172.jpg Blog Posts - Peppervine Shines in SouthPark - Shrimp & Grits N.C. shrimp, Farm & Sparrow grits, maque choux, tomato jus Every bite of this was bursting with savory and rich flavor. A very well done take on the Southern favorite. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568400957444-AN6J0HD16AK3J81RT60U/DAEF9ADB-A91B-48CD-B5DC-A93CB2200662.JPG Blog Posts - Peppervine Shines in SouthPark - Pimento Cheese Scones Sorghum butter, pepper jelly, baked to order These scones are the stars of the show. Definitely get two orders if you’ve got any more than three people. Or even if you’re by yourself. You won’t regret it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568421641181-ZC4JI56MLN7OTVGVH4IZ/IMG_4203.jpg Blog Posts - Peppervine Shines in SouthPark - S’mores Chocolate mousse & graham cracker ice cream I am not a huge chocolate dessert fan, but everyone we dined with was loving this. And it was quite a stunner to boot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568421691690-BZ6FY432VAOVIU9XGQD8/IMG_4222.jpg Blog Posts - Peppervine Shines in SouthPark When you’ve had three glasses of Espolon you recreate American Gothic with your pug. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568420602092-R4W4OY663A25CI6PAUQL/IMG_4185.jpg Blog Posts - Peppervine Shines in SouthPark - “Fried Chicken” Thai flavors, papaya, burnt lime This was our favorite of the savory dishes. Peppervine’s Thai fried chicken puts traditional fried chicken to shame. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568400905317-94PGCUIWQODTII66SJSV/DAEF9ADB-A91B-48CD-B5DC-A93CB2200662.JPG Blog Posts - Peppervine Shines in SouthPark https://scallionpancake.com/blog/where-to-eat-plaza-midwood-charlotte monthly 0.5 2020-02-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1577724469657-7A5VQBGNTHSB08OMP2IX/Dish+Review+Plaza+Midwood+Restaurants Blog Posts - Where to Eat in Plaza Midwood - Dish If you’re looking for some stick-to-your-ribs southern food, then you’re looking for Dish. Every entree comes with a deviled egg and a fluffy biscuit, and they offer southern staples like country-fried steak, biscuits & gravy, fried green tomatoes, and pimento cheese. My personal favorite is the meatloaf! The prices are very reasonable, and the vibe is casual. Dish has been a Plaza Midwood staple since 2002, and you’re sure to feel at home here on your visit to Charlotte. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1577725036523-L73UHJ7684RL4E97P1UV/F3696198-F6F2-4EF0-A8FC-5159403FF669.jpg Blog Posts - Where to Eat in Plaza Midwood https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1577724570025-WL2D5URKS4JOLTBV7YFJ/Soul+Gastrolounge+Review+Plaza+Midwood Blog Posts - Where to Eat in Plaza Midwood - Soul GastrolOunge My favorite date-night option in Charlotte, Soul Gastrolounge has great energy and awesome food. The menu is huge, which I usually dislike, but here they manage to do it all right. Their watermelon pork belly tacos are famous in Charlotte, so don’t skip them! I also highly recommend the sushi, all of the skewers, and literally everything on their daily special menu. Make sure you get one or two of their craft cocktails to wash it all down – the drinks are among the most creative and best executed in town! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1577725012064-IZX0SXBWPS46C0TSKVPP/Yafo+Kitchen+Review+Plaza+Midwood Blog Posts - Where to Eat in Plaza Midwood - YAFO Kitchen YAFO isn’t your typical fast-casual joint. Chef Shai Fargian makes everything here from scratch, from the pillowy laffah bread to the creamy mac and cheese. I recommend an Israeli hot chicken sandwich to put an end to the chicken sandwich wars once and for all, or a chicken salad-stuffed avocado if you’re looking for something a bit lighter. YAFO offers something for everyone, so if you need to please a crowd in a hurry, this is your best bet in Midwood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1577724931045-QU1K16Q1P2WN9ILIJO1K/The+Diamond+Plaza+Midwood+Review Blog Posts - Where to Eat in Plaza Midwood - The Diamond Sometimes you just need a classic diner, and this is Charlotte’s best since 1945. Of course, you can get breakfast anytime, but no matter the hour, you need to start with an order of their famous fried pickles. From there, I love the Grecian mezze platter, but I know a lot of people swear by their hamburgers and the meatless loaf. I love sitting outside on the patio when the weather is nice, as Plaza Midwood offers best-in-class people watching. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1577724674664-HHTJQ1LG334LQAZL31ME/Cilantro+Noodle+Plaza+Midwood+Review Blog Posts - Where to Eat in Plaza Midwood - Cilantro Noodle Vietnamese joint Cilantro Noodle is a newcomer to the Plaza Midwood dining scene, but the quality of their ingredients quickly made this spot a stand-out for carryout or a quick dine-in option. Their build-your-own bowl with lemongrass beef is my favorite, but the pho is not to be missed, either! For the make-your-own, you can choose from a base of white, brown, or fried rice, vermicelli noodles, a Banh-Mi sandwich, or a fresh spring roll. https://scallionpancake.com/blog/the-porters-house-charlotte-review monthly 0.5 2020-02-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1577985795455-KM640XSVVTRPEPRGA5M1/63201410-E460-48E7-8D66-C58145E9765F.JPG Blog Posts - The Porter's House: Not Your Traditional Steakhouse - Filet Mignon I always order the filet, and every steak at TPH is cooked to perfection. No overdone meat here! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1577985683355-GX80GUR44GRDW0GU32G0/IMG_6486.jpg Blog Posts - The Porter's House: Not Your Traditional Steakhouse - Gnocchi I can’t remember exactly what all was going on here, but I can tell you 100% that we loved it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1577985875962-WXTU95FD0AWSP6H2WO3L/27841327-1323-4EEE-9A2C-89ADF0BE1AD3.JPG Blog Posts - The Porter's House: Not Your Traditional Steakhouse - Dessert Trio Brownie, cheesecake, and carrot cake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1577986142333-XV2J6S9DB9AOER72ZUJH/2A9D6AE5-C01C-4439-8CC4-EDBD5F307149.JPG Blog Posts - The Porter's House: Not Your Traditional Steakhouse - Grilled Peaches With burrata, sorghum, pickled banana peppers, and oregano This is a seasonal menu item, but if it’s offered on your visit, you need to order it! Rob’s pickled peppers are a revelation in themselves. Add burrata to that, and you’ve got yourself a damn fine time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1577985649333-OE25FMGOEZUL3JIHLGZ2/FullSizeRender+%281%29.jpg Blog Posts - The Porter's House: Not Your Traditional Steakhouse - Bucatini With clams and chorizo One of Jason’s top dishes of the past six months. He couldn’t stop raving about this one, and I agree – it was a deliciously unusual flavor combination that hit the high notes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1577986426490-FGSWP5R3R6I4NR6BUCNN/AA4FE983-FA0A-4685-B45B-F75057EBBD6F.JPG Blog Posts - The Porter's House: Not Your Traditional Steakhouse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1577985333663-BT7658U417MB39Z42FI6/FullSizeRender.jpg Blog Posts - The Porter's House: Not Your Traditional Steakhouse - Ice Cream Trio Taro with dehydrated carrot, pomegranate chocolate chip, and peppercorn and lime leaf https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1577985746995-W6UKOU23CNDZ413OQ1G1/3924E74D-8214-4A8A-8A5A-521599FBDA48.JPG Blog Posts - The Porter's House: Not Your Traditional Steakhouse - SCALLOPS Cauliflower, bacon, Sunchokes Another seasonal option that blew us away. So many textures at play here! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1577986315371-H1JDNYT8KRK6FQFJJBIX/IMG_6829.JPG Blog Posts - The Porter's House: Not Your Traditional Steakhouse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1577985987201-E4P3F6UEHOQOMD09HVWV/F705F3D1-E3CE-4453-AE11-76A0A8521B09.JPG Blog Posts - The Porter's House: Not Your Traditional Steakhouse - Scallops With field peas, peppers, lardons, and tomato-corn dashi More scallops! We liked the version above even better than this first scallop dish we tried, but both were top notch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1577986033944-UYWIS390DHX5Q1DVCZSD/AA4FE983-FA0A-4685-B45B-F75057EBBD6F.JPG Blog Posts - The Porter's House: Not Your Traditional Steakhouse - Cowboy RIBEYE Filet A steak that will cure what ails you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1577986351457-Z9MPSR0ESVEYQZO65T8I/819AE368-EACF-4776-817F-06DF652D9D8B.JPG Blog Posts - The Porter's House: Not Your Traditional Steakhouse - Mel’s Campfire Vida mezcal, passionfruit, amaro nonino, tajin-pineapple oleo, sea salt, lime https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1577986164520-KZZ13Y42UFNIO6VZDXA9/1E4F6D48-2D47-4B89-B765-8BFFEEBA973B.JPG Blog Posts - The Porter's House: Not Your Traditional Steakhouse - Pimento CHeese Beignets With bacon aioli Maybe Jason’s favorite thing on the menu. Pillowy, tangy, cheesy…do we have your attention yet? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1577985831338-9J0T1C84SYGLJ1O79ES9/E3C40442-9500-41F0-842D-78CC043967B8.JPG Blog Posts - The Porter's House: Not Your Traditional Steakhouse - RIBEYE Look at that bone marrow butter melting its way into your heart! TPH serves its steaks with fresh vegetables and herbs, which is a lovely addition that lightens up the meat. They also make their own in-house sauces – our favorite is the horseradish! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1579199055683-XFZJXTR8ET9C26YG6SNK/70671185-A716-4FCB-A700-44761BB3DD6A.JPG Blog Posts - The Porter's House: Not Your Traditional Steakhouse - Halibut Spaghetti squash, peppers, and aji dolce coulis TPH offers a seasonally-rotating fish option, if that’s more your style. We personally can’t see ordering it over a steak, but you do you, boo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1577985912766-OEMY10M7EYC4XLCFF1CO/7D0E13D9-4184-4726-B2BA-5A0237032F0D.JPG Blog Posts - The Porter's House: Not Your Traditional Steakhouse - Lobster Mac & Cheese Bechamel, chives Creamy, dreamy, and a menu staple at TPH. And really, what goes better with steak than mac and cheese and mashed potatoes? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1577986225072-SSMZCPGPAH7YGYZH6PMG/Attachment-1.jpeg Blog Posts - The Porter's House: Not Your Traditional Steakhouse - Shrimp Cocktail Cocktail sauce, lemon horseradish gremolata An elevated classic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1577986112374-H588DDP4V255MP5K7Q46/26DDEBC8-01F3-4ADD-9910-3747BA0C324D.JPG Blog Posts - The Porter's House: Not Your Traditional Steakhouse - DUCK With okra We hope this seasonal dish makes it back on the menu, because not enough restaurants offer duck, and Rob knows how to do this cute yet delicious animal justice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1577986267439-UNGXJYYSR95K73T1GV2V/A9408D30-4CA2-4161-81E5-14F4C9061878.JPG Blog Posts - The Porter's House: Not Your Traditional Steakhouse https://scallionpancake.com/blog/sweet-lews-charlotte-review monthly 0.5 2020-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1572886858827-M5906SMFZYIAO47HJU7S/ribs+BBQ+charlotte Blog Posts - Sweet Lew's, It's You https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1572887126961-GVZ9W61L01CCJ8E9JVTC/sweet+lew%27s+review+charlotte Blog Posts - Sweet Lew's, It's You https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1572886736625-OL2S91236ZKEM1YC3112/7A289B2C-9FFC-4A60-A7E7-F69BF67ADAB9.JPG Blog Posts - Sweet Lew's, It's You https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1572886683284-M59XX8VCOKU2MYNYK8HI/best+bbq+charlotte+sweet+lew%27s+review Blog Posts - Sweet Lew's, It's You https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1572887098082-F8DS0UN2JFT05ZFZQUJ4/cheerwine+rc+cola+charlotte Blog Posts - Sweet Lew's, It's You https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1572887037846-IKM89GYZZ09DCILA26RN/sweet+lew%27s+charlotte+review Blog Posts - Sweet Lew's, It's You https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1572886790684-F4PGI8AILRHABGOIAQQQ/IMG_5263_Original.jpg Blog Posts - Sweet Lew's, It's You https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1572886933640-FKTJVJIHBX8NHW3HJZQ0/best+ribs+charlotte Blog Posts - Sweet Lew's, It's You https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1572887074778-RCMG4UPVS7KJO92C028Z/sweet+lew%27s+review+charlotte Blog Posts - Sweet Lew's, It's You https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1572886987649-ZY8C5BIX5VW4BVHTA5A5/best+brisket+charlotte+bbq Blog Posts - Sweet Lew's, It's You https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1572886639034-95DCHHU5ANPBOP7UUBX1/IMG_5266_Original.jpg Blog Posts - Sweet Lew's, It's You https://scallionpancake.com/blog/best-coffee-shops-charlotte monthly 0.5 2020-01-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1577725343625-5B58KXK13T24WCTT1N3V/matcha+charlotte+plaza+midwood+coffee+shops Blog Posts - Best Coffee Shops for Chilling in Charlotte https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1577725464747-CVDTTRP22PA6VNXU50M8/Lincoln%27s+Haberdashery+Review+Charlotte+Coffee+Shops Blog Posts - Best Coffee Shops for Chilling in Charlotte - Lincoln’s Haberdashery I love hanging out at Lincoln’s, and it’s my go-to spot when I work from “home”. The playlist is amazing (and offered at a reasonable volume so I can still concentrate), and they have some of the best food in Charlotte, coffee shop or otherwise. Everything is made from scratch, and you really can’t order wrong. The coffee is great and pairs perfectly with their signature GIANT chocolate chip cookie, The Louisiana Purchase. It’s the best cookie in the city in my book. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1577725377976-S4O1MDZCZ843TDVHY8LR/Undecurrent+Coffee+Review+Plaza+Midwood Blog Posts - Best Coffee Shops for Chilling in Charlotte - Undercurrent Coffee Undercurrent has two locations in Charlotte, one in Plaza Midwood and one in Optimist Hall. Both offer ample seating, but if you want to hunker down, I recommend the Midwood location. There are tons of outlets to plug in your devices, and the seating is super comfy. They make all of their menu items and baked goods from scratch and serve amazing coffee. The seasonal drinks in particular are always worth an order, and their iced matcha is second to none. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1577725921443-BE34YOBRUWUOQ0HFI6YW/Hex+Coffee+Coffee+Shops+Charlotte Blog Posts - Best Coffee Shops for Chilling in Charlotte - Hex Coffee Hex doesn’t have the best seating compared to other places on this list (it’s ample enough, but not super cozy). However, the coffee is top-notch and probably the best on the list. They roast their own beans, and they also serve seasonally rotating cold options like draft vanilla lattes. The food options are limited, but they usually have something on offer from a local bakery or sandwich shop. If you find yourself in South End, Hex is worth a visit! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1577725661070-X4LABYSTPWAYACLYBXK5/Coco+%26+The+Director+Uptown+Coffee+Shops+Review+Cronut+Charlotte Blog Posts - Best Coffee Shops for Chilling in Charlotte - Coco & The Director Coco & The Director stands out for their unique seating options. Whether you want to lean back on a pillow on the floor in the stadium-style seats or sit like a grown-up in a chair with a back, Coco is here for you. They offer smoothies, freshly-carved sandwiches, great baked goods (including cronuts!), and their coffee options are solid. If you’re looking to chill in Uptown Charlotte, Coco is the coffee shop for you. My favorite order is a black coffee with their house-made banana bread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1577725398613-SUQ7GVJPFS0CMUF29BL8/Batch+House+Batchmaker+Review+Charlotte Blog Posts - Best Coffee Shops for Chilling in Charlotte - The Batch House The Batch House is home to THE BEST baked goods in Charlotte. If you want some of those, however, you’re going to have to get here early. Batchmaker Cristina Rojas-Agurcia opens at 7 a.m., but she’s often sold out of treats by mid-morning. However, the shop itself stays open until 3 p.m., so you can sip your coffee, read a book, and enjoy the adorable, tea party-esque decor (oh, and the Golden Girls-themed restroom). This place is a gem! https://scallionpancake.com/blog/best-restaurants-in-charlotte-2019 monthly 0.5 2020-02-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1577715743224-ZP8YYN370MF21WC50H68/300+East+Review+Best+Restaurants+Charlotte Blog Posts - Top 25 Restaurants in Charlotte: 2019 Edition - 12. 300 East Ashley Boyd handed over the pastry duties to Laney Jahkel-Parish at the beginning of the year to focus on improving the savory side of the menu. The desserts are as top notch as ever, and the main menu improves every day. A classic Charlotte institution which is reinventing itself as we speak. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1577719191475-F4QNW6YNDJ07DI2N6JR2/Omaggio+Review+Best+Restaurants+Charlotte Blog Posts - Top 25 Restaurants in Charlotte: 2019 Edition - 17. OmAGGIO Daniel Siragusa has poured his heart and soul into this Midtown eatery, and his passion is evident in every bite. Our lives were forever changed by the pepperoni pizza with honey and espresso, not to mention the chestnut soup, tiramisu, garlic rolls…need we say more? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1577551268917-BPWD5KA9AO9FR1WJ01KQ/Sweet+Lew%27s+BBQ+Review+Best+Restaurants+Charlotte Blog Posts - Top 25 Restaurants in Charlotte: 2019 Edition - 13. Sweet Lew’s BBQ I judge a BBQ place based on its brisket, and Sweet Lew’s has the best brisket in town. This hole-in-the-wall, get-it-until-it’s sold-out joint has the best smoked meats you’ll find in Charlotte. Also, if you see bacon on the menu as a special, get it. It’s fantastic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1577716322717-7D4L90WU8YTOISLYUZJS/Kabab+Je+Review+Best+Restaurants+Charlotte Blog Posts - Top 25 Restaurants in Charlotte: 2019 Edition - 9. Kabab Je Ever since Kabob Grill closed (RIP), Kabab Je holds the title of best Mediterranean food in town. The pita. THE PITA. It’s the best. Get the lamb kebab and lots of sides (especially the Batata Harra). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1577716948290-5O1YTQNUUGP20QXDKKID/Yafo+Kitchen+Review+Best+Restaurants+Charlotte Blog Posts - Top 25 Restaurants in Charlotte: 2019 Edition - 15. Yafo Kitchen This isn’t your typical fast casual restaurant. Israeli Chef Shai Fargian makes everything from scratch with so much love, from the laffah bread to the chicken schnitzel. His Israeli hot chicken sandwich took Charlotte by storm and put any talk of “chicken sandwich wars” to rest for once and for all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1577549578133-TY6CRNK5MLXV0DCGA0IU/Uptown+Yolk+Review+Best+Restaurants+Charlotte Blog Posts - Top 25 Restaurants in Charlotte: 2019 Edition - 7. Uptown Yolk Greg Collier moved his breakfast joint from Rock Hill to 7th Street Market, and dear lord baby Jesus is it incredible. Chef Collier’s Tennessee fries are the best potatoes in town, and where else can you eat James Beard nominated food out of a tin foil bowl? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1577717642650-PMI9512T5V59JHR39JQI/Crepe+Cellar+Review+Best+Restaurants+Charlotte Blog Posts - Top 25 Restaurants in Charlotte: 2019 Edition - 14. Crepe Cellar Another gem from Jamie Brown and Jeff Tonidandel, Crepe Cellar serves up consistently delicious scratch-made dishes including pasta, burrata, ice cream, and more. It’s not just crepes at this NoDa staple (however, you should order Crêpes Suzette for good measure). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1577548032960-ZE7Q9EOTRARQ4GELTO8U/Bardo+Review+Best+Restaurants+Charlotte Blog Posts - Top 25 Restaurants in Charlotte: 2019 Edition - 1. Bardo Congratulations to Bardo, which is still the best restaurant in Charlotte, and nowhere else comes close. It remains the only restaurant in town to receive a coveted Michigan Pug. Everything on Mike Noll’s menu is excellent, and Amanda Britton’s cocktails are perfection. Also, how about 20% off on Mondays and Tuesdays at the bar? See you pancakes there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1577717075413-G5LYEVOEVL4HRR853M09/Lang+Van+Review+Best+Restaurants+Charlotte Blog Posts - Top 25 Restaurants in Charlotte: 2019 Edition - 16. Lang Van Lang Van is Charlotte’s best Vietnamese restaurant. The service is incredible. We’ve gone six months without eating here and they still remember our orders. The menu is huge, but there’s not a misstep in the bunch. Every order is a good one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1577715358448-7PYMMD46I63FWNKOYV51/Best+Restaurants+Charlotte Blog Posts - Top 25 Restaurants in Charlotte: 2019 Edition - 5. Soul Gastrolounge Soul has a special place in our hearts. It’s where we had our first date. It’s where we fell in love with peacocks as wall decor. It has everything, from sushi to pork belly tacos, and they pull every dish off spectacularly. The most fun hang in Charlotte, and still one of the best restaurants in town. Make sure you order something off the daily special menu! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1577716340357-DBZZF1QX5Z4G7U8AA9RM/Futo+Buta+Review+Best+Restaurants+Charlotte Blog Posts - Top 25 Restaurants in Charlotte: 2019 Edition - 8. futo Buta Years ago, Chef Michael Shortino was one of the first chefs to show us all that Charlotte was ready for good food. Futo Buta serves up some of the best ramen in the Southeast. Our favorite is the Fire and Ice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1577719566355-7FDFJ8AA06D52N8F1315/Flour+Shop+Review+Best+Restaurants+Charlotte Blog Posts - Top 25 Restaurants in Charlotte: 2019 Edition - 19. Flour Shop The best pasta in Charlotte is at Flour Shop. Go sit at their gigantic bar and watch the chefs do their thing. Their house-made focaccia and burrata is a must order. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1577720040065-S15ZCW533KZ5F7KWFPGP/Best+Restaurants+in+Charlotte+2020 Blog Posts - Top 25 Restaurants in Charlotte: 2019 Edition https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1577715275420-4YQII11FF0G7QHA3ISZJ/Best+Restaurants+Charlotte Blog Posts - Top 25 Restaurants in Charlotte: 2019 Edition - 4. Peppervine A newcomer to the Charlotte scene, Anita & Bill Greene (of Banner Elk’s Artisanal) opened up Peppervine in the spring and it has quickly become one of the best restaurants in Charlotte. Pimento cheese biscuits? Yes, please. Vadouvan Cauliflower? Meet you there in ten minutes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1577719828726-7AY6OU4I2DZU88M9B79T/Best+Restaurants+Charlotte Blog Posts - Top 25 Restaurants in Charlotte: 2019 Edition - 25. Laurel market Laurel Market has the Charlotte breakfast sandwich game wrapped up, and they are all between 4-6 dollars. We especially love the Mercado, which is bacon, egg, and pepper jack cheese with spicy chipotle spread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1577719691137-CN80AKMQ7F1FUJ793JY6/Best+Restaurants+Charlotte+2020 Blog Posts - Top 25 Restaurants in Charlotte: 2019 Edition - 23. Capishe Capishe was the biggest surprise of 2019 for us. How could a fast casual Italian place be so delicious? Because it’s all made from scratch, and Chef Cavalier isn’t afraid of seasonings. Praise be the San Lorenzo pasta! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1577717752389-HK6IKDGD3RP1O0F30VIH/The+Asbury+Review+Best+Restaurants+Charlotte Blog Posts - Top 25 Restaurants in Charlotte: 2019 Edition - 20. The Asbury Putting Yvonne’s hatred of The Dunhill aside, The Asbury always has unique and fun plays on traditional southern cooking. They also have an excellent brunch and the second best burger in Charlotte after The Stanely. It’s our family’s go-to before a Panthers game. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1543151174733-7BKFH2PQ02FY2CAF6IAH/IMG_1553.jpeg Blog Posts - Top 25 Restaurants in Charlotte: 2019 Edition - 6. Dot Dot Dot Chef Daniel Wheeler took over the helm at this Park Road speakeasy, and the food has never been better. Chef Wheeler does a great job of gently introducing you to unique meats such rabbit and foie gras. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1577716600726-JJ86YYOPBZRR6WFK20TX/Best+Restaurants+Charlotte+2020 Blog Posts - Top 25 Restaurants in Charlotte: 2019 Edition - 24. Flip-A-Lo’s Flip-a-Lo’s is a hidden gem tucked away in an unassuming strip mall. With their homemade dough for breadsticks and buffalo pizza sticks and fresh-not-frozen wings, there’s no better caloric splurge in Charlotte. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1577715173379-QOXH55HDDD9WFT40W67I/The+Stanley+Review+Best+Restaurants+Charlotte Blog Posts - Top 25 Restaurants in Charlotte: 2019 Edition - 2. The Stanley The Stanley moves up to #2 on the list for 2019. Everything on the Verica’s menu is stellar, but if you haven’t tried their burger, which is hands down the best in Charlotte, then you haven’t lived. We are also very hype about Alex’s special brunch donut. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1577719046632-7LU377ICIKUDDV80AI8S/Nobel+Smoke+Review+Best+Restaurants+Charlotte Blog Posts - Top 25 Restaurants in Charlotte: 2019 Edition - 21. Noble Smoke Politics aside, we really dig the food at Noble Smoke. The ribs are incredible, and there’s no stopping the fried hand pies. We also think their selection of sides is standout, even though the brisket is still a second place finish to our sweet, Sweet Lew’s. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1577719661846-W3U1VM1CCNOO3FNBU2A4/Lincoln%27s+Haberdashery+Review+Best+Restaurants+Charlotte Blog Posts - Top 25 Restaurants in Charlotte: 2019 Edition - 11. Lincoln’s Haberdashery Chef Shortino did it again when he opened up Lincoln’s Haberdashery in early 2018. It’s one of the coolest hangouts in town, and everything on the menu is good. Our go-to is the 13th: house-made mozzarella, La Quercia prosciutto, fresh basil, and extra virgin olive oil. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1577715813548-0BB8ZL4N1ZPLFS1F8WER/The+Porter%27s+House+Review+Best+Restaurants+Charlotte Blog Posts - Top 25 Restaurants in Charlotte: 2019 Edition - 10. The Porter’s House We’re always wary of steak places, but Chef Rob Clement is putting his mark on this Ballantyne chophouse. Get a steak for sure, but don’t sleep on his delicious smoked pasta, pimento cheese beignets, and creative ice cream flavors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1577717610884-QDKL875F13576NGX0NOT/Angeline%27s+Review+Best+Restaurants+Charlotte Blog Posts - Top 25 Restaurants in Charlotte: 2019 Edition - 22. Angeline’s Angeline’s has become our favorite upscale Uptown spot this year. From the pasta to whipped ricotta, we’ve never been disappointed. This is also a great pre-Panther’s game option. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1577718114613-AQ46FE1K8V1EEXZW6JM4/Fig+Tree+Review+Best+Restaurants+Charlotte Blog Posts - Top 25 Restaurants in Charlotte: 2019 Edition - 18. Fig Tree The Fig Tree is a traditional yet solid choice for fine dining in the QC. We are particularly fond of Molly Coen’s inventive dessert offerings. The ambiance is romantic and the service is top-notch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1577717917744-ECOWKZKWWZVKHZT8KXWY/Haberdish+Best+Restaurants+Charlotte+Hot+Chicken+NoDa Blog Posts - Top 25 Restaurants in Charlotte: 2019 Edition - 3. Haberdish Haberdish is Jeff Tonidandel & Jamie Brown’s love note to Charlotte, and it serves up the best quintessential “Charlotte” food around. If we’re taking an out of town guest to one restaurant to give them a feel for Charlotte’s food scene, this is it. Of course, don’t you dare sleep on brunch or Colleen Hughes’ magical cocktails. https://scallionpancake.com/blog/top-five-dishes-of-2019 monthly 0.5 2019-12-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1575486076367-X4RLLBWIAAMCVIUC7QZV/4DBA6F22-0845-4472-B88D-EF3618762A12.JPG Blog Posts - Top Five Dishes of 2019 - 1. Greg Collier’s Chicken Skins Charlotte, NC I don’t know where I am going to get these now at Loft & Cellar is done for, maybe at Leah & Louise? I need them in my life. Chef! They have a similar seasoning to his Tennessee fries, and they are so chewy yet crispy, savory yet sweet, and just intensely flavored. I LOVE THEM. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1575145450625-VBE06YEFEXHIGDEHKVHT/Screen+Shot+2019-11-30+at+3.23.21+PM.png Blog Posts - Top Five Dishes of 2019 - 2. Salted and Dried berries from the summer Noma, Copenhagen, Denmark My favorite dish of the seafood season at Noma was the dessert of sheep’s milk and dried berries from the previous summer. This dish reminded us of a dish we had at Noma Under the Bridge a few years before, except this was taken up to 100. A classic Noma dish - so simple, yet so complex. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1575161722121-OAI5XX3MCHNLTY89RR29/Screen+Shot+2019-11-30+at+7.54.14+PM.png Blog Posts - Top Five Dishes of 2019 - 3. Lamb Rump Haar, St Andrews, Scotland The surprise restaurant of the year for me was Haar in St Andrews, and would have made my top five restaurants list if we didn’t go to so many crazy places. Everything here was amazing, but the lamb rump with cafe du Paris sauce was the clear winner for me. I ordered this twice in two days. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1575486795913-N449EIUZ8XWJO2TAPZR4/97DCFF80-EE08-4433-9DE7-166039DA8B35.JPG Blog Posts - Top Five Dishes of 2019 - 3. Buffalo Pizza Sticks Flip-a-Lo’s, Charlotte, NC I cant’t really overhype Flip-a-Lo’s Buffalo Pizza Sticks, because they are worthy of all of the praise anyone has to offer. Freshly made bread. Fresh (not frozen) chicken wing pieces, and gooey mozzarella. If you are in Charlotte and you haven’t tried Flip-a-Lo’s yet, you are missing out for real. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1575145138347-C1JB78RL401RWFNGDAS1/Screen%2BShot%2B2019-11-30%2Bat%2B3.17.41%2BPM.jpg Blog Posts - Top Five Dishes of 2019 - 1. PARMIGIANO Schwa, Chicago, IL This dish blew our minds. Parmesan, banana, nori brittle, and honey combined for an overload of sensory experiences. I think about this dish at least once a day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1575485661997-FRTWKNGQU6LJ7MARZ4QV/FullSizeRender.JPG Blog Posts - Top Five Dishes of 2019 - 5. Black Truffle Explosion Alinea, Chicago, IL Okay, okay – I know I snubbed Alinea on my top five. And I feel terrible about it, but overall it just didn’t wow me as much as it did Jason. It was all solid, but not over the top. The signature Black Truffle Explosion dish, however? Um, yup. Sufficiently blown away by the amount of flavor packed in this tiny bite. A++++. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1575486236201-S5UOUBROAAU0DS5GK3U5/IMG_2755.JPG Blog Posts - Top Five Dishes of 2019 - 2. mushroom Toast Borough Market, London, UK A stall in London’s Borough Market sold mostly fresh fruits and vegetables, but they also had two hot food options. One was roasted asparagus with a cream sauce, and the other was a giant vat of the most beautiful mushrooms I’ve ever seen in my life. They served the sautéed mushrooms with grated cheese, herbs, and a piece of sourdough toast. It was the coolest thing to watch, and one of the best comfort foods I’ve ever had. So simple and savory. I wish I could have this for lunch every day! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1575485412044-SHH638UUMQR5OW7HTG71/IMG_6489_Original.JPG Blog Posts - Top Five Dishes of 2019 - 4. Mole Madre Pujol, Mexico City, Mexico Even though Pujol didn’t make either of our top fives, it was still delicious. It just happened to be up against some real contenders this year. The mole madre alone, however, is worthy of a visit to Mexico City. I loved the mole madre on its own, mixed with the new mole, on the fresh flour tortilla, and straight up on a spoon. To. Die. For. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1575486826495-OY3OSKYRB6OI8CQDL430/44BF8C50-9B80-4E0D-9991-8DB5765F261F.JPG Blog Posts - Top Five Dishes of 2019 - 4. S’mores Cake The Batchmaker, Charlotte, NC There are not enough words in the English language to describe how sweet Cristina Rojas Agurcia is, or how decadently delicious her baked goods are. This is hands-down the best bakery we’ve ever had in Charlotte. MOIST cakes (yeah, not only did I say the “m word,” I capitalized it), fun flavors, a perfect amount of sugar, interesting textures. Just good-gash-darn. She’s a bakery legend in her own time, and we’re lucky she calls Charlotte home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1575484633059-ZHZH6TZTF1D673HDB2ZZ/472AD88D-4EBB-4C0E-B9DE-01883D28AC61.JPG Blog Posts - Top Five Dishes of 2019 - 2. Apricot Schwa, Chicago, IL I probably could have picked three things from Schwa (this, the banana/Parmesan, and the raviolo), but I’ll edit myself to just this one. I loved the sweet apricot with the earthy Taleggio, and the light and floral wine sauce that pulled the whole thing together. Just fab. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1575485115026-B6627NBBH6MVRVER5YS9/38CE1968-3DD6-4D82-9A17-830EDFB15F18.JPG Blog Posts - Top Five Dishes of 2019 - 3. Scallops in the Shell The Kitchin, Edinburgh, Scotland The Kitchin may have just one Michelin star, but I would like to go ahead and give this dish an honorary three stars. The puff pastry was doughy, and the creamy sauce surrounding the scallops hit every single one of my tastebuds. And the presentation when it was cut open table-side?! OY VEY. A masterpiece. I think about this dish often. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1575484385640-22FG5FW1A6E00R97H9KB/IMG_5996_Original.jpg Blog Posts - Top Five Dishes of 2019 The happiest place on Earth is at the Carolina Renaissance Festival https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1575484441567-35YQG9BP38S00UEV9REB/IMG_2885.JPG Blog Posts - Top Five Dishes of 2019 - 1. Salted & Dried Berries From the Summer Noma, Copenhagen, Denmark The baby pinecones are back, BABY. I freaking love dried fruit, and this was slightly dried, slightly macerated fruit goodness with those sweet and sour chewy pinecones and the sheep’s milk. DO NOT PASS GO DO NOT COLLECT $200. Ugh. I wish I could eat this every day of my life. Swoon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1575162425243-UAL41JLVJZUOG12Z8CL3/Screen+Shot+2019-11-30+at+8.05.53+PM.png Blog Posts - Top Five Dishes of 2019 - 5. Hot Chicken Sandwich Hattie B’s, Nashville, TN It wouldn’t be a top five list for me without a sandwich, and this year’s best sandwich went to Hattie B’s hot chicken sandwich in Nashville. Served with pickles, coleslaw, and comeback sauce, this sandwich lives up to all the hype. Even my dad liked it—enough said. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1575161981392-231BSRP2L25A4RGYRLUT/Screen+Shot+2019-11-30+at+7.58.49+PM.png Blog Posts - Top Five Dishes of 2019 - 4. Octopus Pujol, Mexico City, Mexico We went to Quintonil and Pujol on the same day, Pujol being second which tarnished our experience because we were so full from Quintonil. But this Octopus was the single best thing I had in Mexico. The octopus is smothered in a paste made of chintexle, which is a chile, and chapulines, which is grasshopper. Grasshoppers are served everywhere in Mexico, and they are delicious once you get over the whole eating bugs thing, which I admit did take me a few tries. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1575487313511-6JRISOSRGV7D9N1W19N8/27D95213-714C-48C0-8C1D-861FA7C5E10D.JPG Blog Posts - Top Five Dishes of 2019 - 5. San Lorenzo Pasta Capishe, Charlotte, NC It would be a shame if you slept on Capishe. Don’t let it get lost in the Charlotte restaurant waves, people. Everything is made fresh, and the amount of spice and love that Chef Cavalier puts into this San Lorenzo pasta gets me daydreaming about it on the reg. My favorite pasta in Charlotte, easy. https://scallionpancake.com/blog/top-five-restaurants-of-2019-scallionpancake monthly 0.5 2019-12-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1575395689875-G4EOP9KW65I9DAXU0JY2/IMG_2307_Original.jpg Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2019 - 3. Blue Hill at Stone Barns Bouncccyyyyy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1575144140120-GXS7PZE1V8QOZ7JN6SVF/Screen+Shot+2019-11-30+at+3.01.31+PM.png Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2019 Duck taco https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1575138453461-RRSP5HSOASQIMXJLRPHU/Screen+Shot+2019-11-30+at+1.26.37+PM.png Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2019 Clear Bread https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1575394467562-OWT26JYTMP6THJN0YMWE/8C5B8027-BB2B-4ED8-8E0D-FB4D867513D6.JPG Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2019 - Honorable Mention: Anomaly Chocolate pine balls of fire https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1575394942521-XKO4WILPKPYX8XPF4DFJ/IMG_3532.JPG Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2019 HIT THE LINKS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1575144677348-3HSKKO8LMA3YDPQZ94PV/Screen+Shot+2019-11-30+at+3.10.19+PM.png Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2019 I got to play St. Andrews this year, which was the ultimate highlight https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1575395062472-7V8DVN3CXXR695ZK26EX/IMG_2657.JPG Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2019 Even the drinks were fun https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1575143469358-E8F26MG6QOLU557LKBSB/Screen%2BShot%2B2019-11-30%2Bat%2B2.49.38%2BPM.jpg Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2019 Crab on crab on crab https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1575143695278-7EXPZ138VY4NAIAR1PER/Screen+Shot+2019-11-30+at+2.53.59+PM.png Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2019 Look at this presentation! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1575394404173-PH9G587WB0XDHRVIW3W4/6352D031-8B5C-44D7-B7E4-52FE46D38324.JPG Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2019 - 1. SCHWA BREEEAAADDDD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1575138054356-VKGDJ6POWJLKFKROXF9X/Screen+Shot+2019-11-30+at+1.20.01+PM.png Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2019 Roca Nation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1575143781476-NZ4IYG1OY5PFC1UJRCZ5/Screen+Shot+2019-11-30+at+2.55.33+PM.png Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2019 - 4. AlINEA Chicago, IL I freaking loved everything about Alinea. It was two hours. Every course had a purpose. Everything on the table had a purpose. The balloon tasted better than expected. It was the rare top level restaurant that left you wanting more, and that’s the feeling I want when I leave a fine dining restaurant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1575395240984-8CHGIC6PLQGPD8YZS2DP/IMG_2666.JPG Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2019 Fresh to death even right after a flight overseas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1575395443705-TO30GT7G4R02D5ETBHXA/IMG_3854.JPG Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2019 Our family now includes chefs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1575143332226-AXBJYC4H6B8M3QFPA3XL/Screen+Shot+2019-11-30+at+2.47.48+PM.png Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2019 - 3. Noma Copenhagen, Denmark We now make an annual trip to Copenhagen to visit Noma because we like Copenhagen and we like giving our money to Rene Redzepi. We thought the vegetable season in 2018 was better than the seafood season, but it was still an amazing meal and experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1575393996253-48TVFAYLXVPLJ524SLNB/933533D0-2F92-486B-A986-42714711CACC.JPG Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2019 - 5. Kitchen Table I mean, come on https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1575395322049-8F62244ACDXOOHB61RUI/FullSizeRender.JPG Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2019 TEE OFF https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1575395642072-OK4FEEF6H67A1T5GEYEZ/B172B4AD-CDC6-435D-A850-5CFD2C8BBA23.JPG Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2019 This is pre-dinner, and already two hours past his bedtime https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1575138819080-K18LAARNQTV76OJW0BBE/Screen+Shot+2019-11-30+at+1.32.43+PM.png Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2019 - 2. Blue Hill at Stone Barns Tarrytown, NY Blue Hill is the first high end restaurant we’ve been where each table got a different menu. The amount of skill and coordination it takes to pull this off is incredible. We wish we could have dined at a time other than 10:30pm, but alas you take what you can get. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1575138506500-BAY1P3138TFU58KHAULO/Screen+Shot+2019-11-30+at+1.27.37+PM.png Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2019 - 1. ENIGMA Barcelona, Spain As I look back on the year, the most fun night of high end meals was at Enigma. The setting of the restaurant, the movement through different rooms, and the overall elevation of the food makes it my best restaurant of the year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1575144206476-EMDLYMKA42A3LC9AZUZG/Screen+Shot+2019-11-30+at+3.02.25+PM.png Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2019 - 5. QUINTONIL Mexico City, Mexico Mexico was even better than expected for us, and Quintonil was the highlight of our trip. Each course was emaculate, and really showcased the abudence and magic of Mexican cooking. You could see Chef Jorge Vallejo’s influence from Noma and Pujol to create a menu unique his own. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1575395000764-3Y7ON993J3LNJE4B8V8R/IMG_2655.JPG Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2019 - 2. ENIGMA Land of Corn AKA my biggest fear dish https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1575138925167-FTR7KVON4IB6TVH3BNK4/Screen+Shot+2019-11-30+at+1.34.29+PM.png Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2019 A play on a steak frites, with main dish being vegetable steak with a side of beef. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1575395273722-T8TIP7QHWZGO8EVSRZHZ/IMG_2564.JPG Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2019 - 4. El Celler De Can Roca Girona, Spain While you didn’t move around like at Enigma, El Celler de can Roca was so whimsical and creative. The desserts we had here were truly unforgettable, and I loved seeing my dad experience his first Michelin star restaurant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1575394500228-3Q6L7XF1AGCEFUQJB8MJ/7A7A9801-25CF-4C00-831D-ADD117079F8E.JPG Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2019 I hope 2020 has this many fun animals in it https://scallionpancake.com/blog/anomaly-charlotte-pop-up-review monthly 0.5 2019-11-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1572382660772-6MQT3SC6D7JF138O1YJX/8C5B8027-BB2B-4ED8-8E0D-FB4D867513D6.JPG Blog Posts - Anomaly Charlotte Pop-Up - Truffle 200-layer pave with truffle Dear god, this dish. I didn’t count the layers of potatoes, but I’ll go with 200. But what really blew me away was the THICKNESS of this truffle. Usually you get truffles shaved ultra-thin, but after this dish I’d like to start a petition demanding this kind of thicc on all my truffles from here on out. God bless. Chef said this was 20 grams of truffle. Now that’s what I call a #trufflegram. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1572381830402-EIQVDASIXF79VJAMMUNA/074B2A53-64CB-42B9-97A3-145496745434.JPG Blog Posts - Anomaly Charlotte Pop-Up - Magnify Oyster with koji cream, mint, basil, and Ossetra caviar alongside a shooter of Thai Moji We loved the presentation here – you ate the leaf-wrapped oyster dotted with tangy koji cream directly off of the magnifying glass like it was a giant spoon, and then you used it to read the tiny-print menu that was brought out just prior to plating. The shooter of Moji, which is a kombucha-like tea beverage, added freshness and additional interest, but we weren't huge fans of the oyster bite. Looking back on the meal as a whole, we feel like this first impression could have used a bit more flavor to stand up to the rest of the meal and accompany the awesome plating. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1572382487284-KBWAT6MZNZW74PIT6EQW/FullSizeRender+%283%29.jpg Blog Posts - Anomaly Charlotte Pop-Up - Hamburger Sirloin, French fry mousse, onion, ketchup consommé McDonalds, but make it fashion. We both gasped when we heard French fry mousse, because this is a technique used at Alinea, and when our server described it there, Jason giggled like a little girl. This dish had the punchy flavor profile of a down and dirty takeout burger, but the execution on this amazing cut of beef was all fine dining, bb. Chef brought the meat for our dinner down from Chicago in his carry-on and wore every piece of clothing he brought with him to make everything fit. That’s what I call dedication. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1572382149219-FZDUMACXMW1Y65PS3P8J/79A965E3-F51F-48A8-AC03-4F29B9095113.JPG Blog Posts - Anomaly Charlotte Pop-Up - Mole Chicken skin mole bar with prickly pear Not only my favorite dish of the evening, but one of my favorites of all time. This one stuck with me for a long time afterward, and I couldn’t get over the boldness of the thick chocolate shell with the mole-spiced chicken. I feel like many chefs would have chickened out (ahem) and gone lighter on the chocolate, but the thick and bittersweet shell just put this over the top and delighted and confused my taste buds in the best way possible. Also, you pulled out the (real!) chicken bone to crack the shell open. So fun and interactive. A real Bronx cheer, if you will. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1572382044576-RN4IGP4W4PDH7O3N890Y/IMG_5882.jpg Blog Posts - Anomaly Charlotte Pop-Up https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1572382522959-QOSK7N0YQ9EZW2KA90E0/FullSizeRender+%284%29.jpg Blog Posts - Anomaly Charlotte Pop-Up https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1572381757229-BVKL160M4SU2RN1SSVQ2/79A965E3-F51F-48A8-AC03-4F29B9095113.JPG Blog Posts - Anomaly Charlotte Pop-Up https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1572383142425-Y3PAVRNUKIE97CEJ6FLW/IMG_5806_Original.jpg Blog Posts - Anomaly Charlotte Pop-Up Erin on da right, Chef on da left. Clowns/jokers in the middle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1572381997130-XHF3XYFSEZ7GR2MJDZMV/FullSizeRender.jpg Blog Posts - Anomaly Charlotte Pop-Up - Roses are red Miso cured prawns with roses, roe, and citrus These bites were delicate and savory, and the texture of the rose petals added an extra shot of velvety richness. Not the most memorable course of the night, but very tasty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1572383664166-RP019OHSNO8IX05XYLXY/IMG_5763_Original+%281%29.jpg Blog Posts - Anomaly Charlotte Pop-Up Upset/cry face and Jason face. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1572382777745-P2K3VMXDEADSLM9LVQVS/FullSizeRender+%286%29.jpg Blog Posts - Anomaly Charlotte Pop-Up - Kids Again Pimento cheese, cheddar mornay, Duke’s, pimento gel, cream cheese coral, tuile, and cheddar powder I absolutely loved the concept of a deconstructed pimento cheese sandwich. This is one of the most clever cheese courses I’ve encountered, and it was made all the more fun when Chef instructed us to lick our plates to completely immersive ourselves in the concept of being “kids again.” So fun, so cheesy, and so clever. PS – I licked my plate because I am down for whatever. Jason was no fun and used his fork. Boo Jason. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1572382803735-A2P09J259LI3IYB2AMLD/FullSizeRender+%287%29.jpg Blog Posts - Anomaly Charlotte Pop-Up https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1572382080879-F58FHPPQQC20DROUJUCF/FullSizeRender+%281%29.jpg Blog Posts - Anomaly Charlotte Pop-Up https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1572382280803-K57MFESSYVGLW0OI0H12/FullSizeRender+%282%29.jpg Blog Posts - Anomaly Charlotte Pop-Up - Tennessee Pig Pork belly with bourbon, apples, mustard, and chard This was Jason’s favorite dish of the night. This was the fattiest cut of pork belly I’ve ever had (in case you're wondering, that’s a v good thing indeed). The mustard seed sauce just got into every nook and cranny of this fatty boi, and the chard lightened up the entire experience and provided a hint of bitterness to cut the richness of the pork. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1572383578951-UWOEI1FE9HRM7BIGH3GD/IMG_5802_Original.jpg Blog Posts - Anomaly Charlotte Pop-Up Bring it on home, Sam (Hart, not Cooke) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1572382556981-QJ5YUI6DLFUMDCAHO41Y/FullSizeRender+%285%29.jpg Blog Posts - Anomaly Charlotte Pop-Up https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1572382699741-9ZMSE7ZG2Q23H7AMWD2T/DE15FEDB-CC35-44A7-B707-F5DDEB4BE60D.JPG Blog Posts - Anomaly Charlotte Pop-Up - Casserole Sweet tea sweet potato mousse, pecan pie crumble, marshmallow brûlée, pickled sweet potato, micro sage, and sage oil The flavor profile of this course screamed Thanksgiving to me – you had all of the sweet and savory flavors of a full Thanksgiving feast in a few transportive bites. It was such a great bridge between the savory and sweet courses, and the pickled sweet potato added yet another tangy layer to the sweet and savory elements. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1572382942625-SZ280USF0FJYZAVFC5BJ/149B88C9-BFCB-41EF-91E1-F8A06AD2B3DB.JPG Blog Posts - Anomaly Charlotte Pop-Up - Paper Plane Orange chiffon cake, orange peel, bourbon reduction, Paper Plane explosion, Aperol chantilly, and white chocolate ganache We had no idea that a Paper Plane was a well-known cocktail created by Sam Ross (and possibly inspired by the M.I.A. song!) made with Aperol, Amaro, and whiskey. This dessert took the flavors of that cocktail and infused them into a light and perfectly balanced cake topped with a brûléed orange slice and pop rocks, which are always a fun time. We also received a Paper Plane cocktail shooter with this course. A lovely finish to a magical meal! https://scallionpancake.com/blog/schwa-review-chicago-2019 monthly 0.5 2019-11-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1572626337962-1IKSTRFWE863YJ2GQYE2/FullSizeRender+%287%29.JPG Blog Posts - Schwa Cleans Up Its Act - Sweetbreads Salsify, Matsutake, Chinese Five Spice Oooh honey. Some of the best sweetbreads I’ve ever had. It was so light and crispy, and the mild umami of the salsify gave it a great kick. Plus, I always love seeing salsify on menus, since it reminds me of our meal at Funky Gourmet, which was the first time I’d ever tried this adaptable root vegetable (and we’ve since seen it on tons of tasting menus all over the world!). The sweetbreads were made from veal, and a Meyer lemon spruce gel lended an additional layer of flavor to the otherwise rich earthiness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1572625966971-GYQMJNGT2ZJ7BWT87OPG/FullSizeRender+%281%29.JPG Blog Posts - Schwa Cleans Up Its Act https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1572626531780-VVEKNO1U357ATHEEUDUD/FullSizeRender+%2812%29.JPG Blog Posts - Schwa Cleans Up Its Act - Parmigiano Banana, nori brittle, Manuka honey I don’t care if we got dragged on Instagram for eating a banana topped with cheese – you’d have to taste this one to believe it’s absolute exquisiteness. The wild Thai banana was dried and a bit chewy, and the thin aged parmesan shavings on top were such a good complement. The salty nori and the sweet, freeze-dried honey continued on the sweet/savory play at work here, and we were in heaven eating this. You can expect this one to make our Top Five lists this year for sure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1572626313360-74Y64JXAL8C697OCKPLT/FullSizeRender+%286%29.JPG Blog Posts - Schwa Cleans Up Its Act - Oyster Crab apple, lychee, horseradish A classic oyster bite. Not much to say here – it was well-executed and we enjoyed it, but we wouldn’t have missed it if it wasn’t served, or remembered it if we hadn’t been writing this post. Moving on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1572626502862-FT8OPEC0YJULVAIO54L4/FullSizeRender+%2811%29.JPG Blog Posts - Schwa Cleans Up Its Act - Butter Radish & turnip, shio kombu, Wagyu fat Gah, I love love love a good butter, salt, and radish pairing. Maybe it’s the 11.9% percent of me that’s French (sponsor a girl, 23andMe), but this is truly one of my favorite combinations of all time. In this version, instead of butter, they glazed the radish with Wagyu fat. Oh yeah buddy. This light and bitter course not only delighted by showing how much of the Wagyu was used, but it served to cut the richness of the previous two courses nicely. Things took a strange turn when Jason ate the radish leaves, however. Normally I’d be proud of him for eating his greens, but radish leaves are straight disgusting, and I don’t know how he got them down. We never asked the chef if what Jason did was intended, but I know the answer in my heart. That’s gonna be a no from me, dogg. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1572626564145-NLSD8PMGBNZZB75PTHD8/FullSizeRender+%2813%29.JPG Blog Posts - Schwa Cleans Up Its Act - Abalone Melon, yuzu-kosho, arugula This dish was a play on the classic prosciutto and melon, and was a nice bridge course before full-on dessert. While the fermented tanginess of the yuzu-kosho added an extra bit of pizazz, this course wasn’t the most memorable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1572998563716-VBQ7CT7YU7WHQF5QRU71/gold+pug.png Blog Posts - Schwa Cleans Up Its Act https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1572998568439-F7ZDCRY1M3FBL1YGYTIS/gold+pug.png Blog Posts - Schwa Cleans Up Its Act https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1572626192397-6G3A66G0FX89YATTK6OM/FullSizeRender+%285%29.JPG Blog Posts - Schwa Cleans Up Its Act - Black Cod Mole amarillo, stinging nettles, white copal This charcoal-grilled and smoked fish had a richness from the mole, and the pickled Chayote squash and coriander brought a lovely bite. This was scented with copal, which we had never heard of before, but it’s a tree resin that’s often used to make incense. So cool! Jason liked this dish more than I did – I didn’t hate it, but it wasn't a stand-out to me in any respect. However, I did like how this dish and the corn course reminded me so much of flavors we had in Peru. There was a lovely earthiness that permeated every element, likely from the Aji Amarillo, which is a Peruvian yellow chili pepper. The more you know. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1572626591322-6FFOUB8FQ4Y3M8ZBS5A5/FullSizeRender+%2814%29.JPG Blog Posts - Schwa Cleans Up Its Act - Apricot Taleggio, brown butter, marigold And here we have my favorite dish of the night, and definitely my top five favorite courses of any restaurant we’ve been to. The Taleggio pound cake was baked around a baby wheel of Taleggio and topped with citrus-laced marigold and a sauce with a light white wine flavor. It was at once satisfying and light, and the different flavors played together beautifully. Oh my good heavens. This was everything to me. The portion was generous, but I still wanted so much more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1572625997488-PGDSCNPZZWH0CQUORHMZ/FullSizeRender+%282%29.JPG Blog Posts - Schwa Cleans Up Its Act - Arnold Palmer ½ tea, ¼ lemon, ¼ sugar Presented on a giant piece of astroturf, this dish had 25 elements of tea, citrus, and sugar that were designed to be mixed and matched and then taken as a dry shooter in the provided shot glass. Embarrassing story time: one of the chefs brought out the shot glasses prior to the astroturf, and it was right at the same time that I opened my bottle of tequila. I said to Jason, “Surely this shot glass is for the dish, right?” And he betrayed me and said, “Nah, I’m sure that’s for the tequila.” Suffice to say he was wrong, and we both embarrassed the family as the chef shook his head and brought us a new one. We found this dish both visually and literally entertaining, but we weren’t overly wowed by the flavors. It was also pretty difficult to take the leaves and other dry elements in the shot glass, as they just sat at the bottom or got stuck on the edge, so we mainly just piled two or three pieces on our spoons. I also have a lot of questions about how they clean the astroturf. Jason said he thinks they might just throw it away. LMK if you have any thoughts on the matter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1572626071590-QZJILAOHI8CSSBXI7HRN/FullSizeRender+%283%29.JPG Blog Posts - Schwa Cleans Up Its Act - Agnolotti Maize, whiskey, popcorn This dish could also be called corn 58 million ways. Seriously, it had corn pasta, corn consommé, freeze-dried corn, corn shoots, cornflowers, popcorn puree...WHEW. It also was topped with whiskey and popped sorghum. It’s a delight that I’ve moved past my corn fear even at an American restaurant, and I didn’t turn down either this dish or the corn-forward extravaganza the next night at Alinea. Who says you can’t grow and change as a person? Hallelujah. With all of the sweet and light elements this was a fun dish with a lot of interesting textures in each bite. I dug it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1572626027307-ZVEOPVWSCWYJAHNGEY8E/IMG_5768.JPG Blog Posts - Schwa Cleans Up Its Act - Raviolo Quail egg, truffle, ricotta This dish was also designed to be taken as a shooter, which, spoiler alert, I also found difficult because it was a pretty big bite. My issues aside, HOLY CRAP. This was one of the single best bites I’ve ever had in my whole entire life, and this is when I knew we were in for a treat. Also, at this point the tequila was kicking in strong and I was quickly moving past our hotel difficulties. Jason, however, was not so quick to forgive and forget. Oh well. Who’s happy? I’m happy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1572625896367-0BK6YUOP8VOVW8LX0NEE/FullSizeRender.JPG Blog Posts - Schwa Cleans Up Its Act https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1572626472439-CR87QDTKPNA3LWOY9HT4/FullSizeRender+%2810%29.JPG Blog Posts - Schwa Cleans Up Its Act - Bread Wagyu bao, tamarind, koji A few courses prior, a bamboo steamer was brought out containing these buns, but we were instructed not to open it until after eating the above plated Wagyu, so it was a delightful surprise to see these little guys waiting for us inside. I love a bao bun, but sometimes the meat or filling can be subpar quality, so it was a real treat to get a bready, delicious bun tucked with the finest meat on the planet. Our only complaint? We were getting to the end of the tasting and we weren’t quite full, so we think they should give each person two bao buns. Or maybe we’re just fatties. Also likely. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1572626125863-ORKIUBIL0K7GFCUXREVS/FullSizeRender+%284%29.JPG Blog Posts - Schwa Cleans Up Its Act - CAviar Potato, onion, malt vinegar The pureed potato was topped with gooseberries, (my favorite food, in case ya don’t know), and also onions, malt vinegar, an ice lettuce gel, and, of course, sweet, sweet, caviar. I love a good onion dip with potato chips, and that’s exactly what this dish was a high-end replica of. Even better, Jason liked it, and vinegar isn’t usually his favorite flavor profile. A win all-around. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1572626388996-K2JJXFOOK9HOJHVWKYXU/FullSizeRender+%288%29.JPG Blog Posts - Schwa Cleans Up Its Act - A5 Wagyu Cordyceps mushroom, pickled ramp, yuzu bernaise This is for sure the first time I’m seeing an adaptogen on a tasting menu, and I’m not mad about it. However, the chef taught me more about cordyceps – did you know that it’s a fungus that actually grows on top of a caterpillar?! I thought it was just your average mushroom. Jason and I were both in heaven with this one, and the accompanying bao buns (next dish). It’s always a treat to get Wagyu, and we were so happy to get a good meaty course. We often miss it when restaurants skip the red meat, and this one would have been a shame to leave out. Top notch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1572626156152-YOD61F0D52S8DYJCJJZR/FullSizeRender.JPG Blog Posts - Schwa Cleans Up Its Act - Shad Roe Sour tomato, allium flowers, Genmai Whoa – this shad roe potato was such a nice, light twist on traditional pâté. The popped Genmaicha rice with sour tomato gel and fennel pollen added a tangy crunch to each bite. We loved this dish, and it was unlike anything we’d tasted before. PS, I had zero idea what our server was saying when he introduced this dish. I was like, who is Shadro, and is she related to Sinéad O’Connor? We had to just straight up ask him what the heck he was talking about. In case you’re keeping track, that’s two times we embarrassed the family name thus far. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1572626787778-C97AV47LOUJ3TL6C6JYH/1486F293-CD62-4987-8252-878797E98349.JPG Blog Posts - Schwa Cleans Up Its Act Taking the new Moleskins for a spin at Schwa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1572626421806-VKH46R3EGGGN9K745ITW/FullSizeRender+%289%29.JPG Blog Posts - Schwa Cleans Up Its Act My “Is there bread in there?” face https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1572626841936-2L69YTCOM9ZST9SR4MUM/IMG_5762.JPG Blog Posts - Schwa Cleans Up Its Act https://scallionpancake.com/blog/alinea-review-chicago-2019 monthly 0.5 2019-11-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1571681292916-6URZ3AMJLB1WPQ80AKBP/Screen+Shot+2019-10-21+at+2.07.38+PM.png Blog Posts - Alinea: A Review of Grant Achatz's Flagship Chicago Restaurant German wine? Why not. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1571577030586-1DHVZOVBKR9EMFB4O4VK/j1LzuVWZR8Os84iVtl0BGA.jpg Blog Posts - Alinea: A Review of Grant Achatz's Flagship Chicago Restaurant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1571581022273-ACW11F44R8AL31AGED9D/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Alinea: A Review of Grant Achatz's Flagship Chicago Restaurant - Smut Huitlacoche, corn, pink pepper What Alinea did was serve multiple courses at a time, almost like an act of a play. This allowed the experience to go quicker and for each progression of dishes to be more dramatic. Act one was corn, which consisted of two dishes. This one was the Smut cracker. Smut is another term for huitlacoche, which is a special fungus that grows on corn. The cracker was made of this fungus and then it was topped with corn and pink pepper. Of course, we all know of Yvonne’s corn fear (see: Central in Peru), but she has persevered past that in our old age and now we both enjoy a nice corn dish. The cracker was excellent and provided a nice compliment to the corn soup, almost a play on an oyster cracker that you would put in corn chowder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1571678208350-3KYNBIE2JNQCA1PEUAO3/image-asset.png Blog Posts - Alinea: A Review of Grant Achatz's Flagship Chicago Restaurant - Trumpet Cured, blueberry The next act was fall, autumn, or, in Charlotte, the three days in between summer and winter. A large plate of oak leaves are presented with this dish, fall colors abound, to give us the sensory experiences - sight and smell - to along with the taste. The trumpet mushroom was grilling all throughout the previous course. The waitress came over and took the mushroom off the grill, put it on our plate, and then put this thin layer of foie gras on top. It was served with a blueberry sauce. To me the earthy, meaty mushroom mixed well with the soft layer of foie gras, and the blueberry added just the right amount of sweetness to the dish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1571677945095-ZW1RUX3CJO4RHRNPJ5YJ/Screen+Shot+2019-10-21+at+1.12.07+PM.png Blog Posts - Alinea: A Review of Grant Achatz's Flagship Chicago Restaurant - Bone Mushroom, honey, barbecue The rabbit was served on the bone with mushrooms and a honey BBQ sauce, all while roasting on an actual coal (don’t touch that coal!). Surrounding the bone was a cracker of celery root, sumac, chervil, and a truffle of rabbit liver, pine nut, and wojapi. To me, the winner of this act and maybe the best bite of the night, was the truffle. The silky liver mixed perfectly with the sweet wojapi (Native American Berry) and the crunchy pine nuts. It was umami, sweet, salty, crunchy, tart – everything in one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1571683731525-39MY6NAEJ95VMMF5KQQR/gold+pug.png Blog Posts - Alinea: A Review of Grant Achatz's Flagship Chicago Restaurant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1571683735970-5DF4LF6LOYKHZMCOV7ZQ/gold+pug.png Blog Posts - Alinea: A Review of Grant Achatz's Flagship Chicago Restaurant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1571683740913-SODH361ES1RAU4HYIAJF/gold+pug.png Blog Posts - Alinea: A Review of Grant Achatz's Flagship Chicago Restaurant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1571581477740-Z9PCEI6F5J3YY1IOWFGN/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Alinea: A Review of Grant Achatz's Flagship Chicago Restaurant - Maize Husk, smoked ham We were in town because I was running the Chicago Marathon, and I didn’t want to eat at Alinea before the marathon, so we booked it for the night of the Marathon as a celebration dinner. This was a good and bad idea. Good, in that I was really hungry, bad in that I could barely walk and was a little delirious. As we got this course I hiccuped extremely loudly, which as Yvonne noted in our notebook, “embarrassed the family.” I’m sorry about that. But alas, onto the dish. Freeze dried corn was put on top of corn soup, which contained corn, smoked ham, goldenberries, and corn kernels. The textures were what made this dish special, as all the different variations of corn provided slightly different flavors to the dish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1571581883414-GJBHJ5TAUK9WOPGEJB5D/2HD5UsvURAeMUs2zLscuRQ.jpg Blog Posts - Alinea: A Review of Grant Achatz's Flagship Chicago Restaurant - Shell Prawn & chili The next act was a play on Southeast Asian street food. We were presented 4 small dishes and then what we thought was a table decorations was infused with dry ice to create an aroma of lemongrass, lime, and coconut. Alinea’s plateware is incredible, especially on this dish. We drank out of a glass conch and ate crab out of a glass crab. One of my favorite bites was this prawn and coconut curry, which was one of the most flavorful, spicy, sweet, delicious curries I have had in my life. The prawn puff was served with a vanilla bean as a utensil, which we were told multiple times not to eat, but I still wanted to. We immediately started looking up flights to Vietnam/Thailand after this bite. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1571678910103-R4W6OPDTM1C4MMQEX1YQ/Screen+Shot+2019-10-21+at+1.27.39+PM.png Blog Posts - Alinea: A Review of Grant Achatz's Flagship Chicago Restaurant - Taco Smoke, myoga Sorry for the bad picture guys. I was doing so well up until this point! While the foie gras was melting onto the trumpet mushroom, we were instructed to have this fall taco, which consisted of mushrooms and Japanese ginger (myoga). It was a refreshing, yet ultimately forgettable bite. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1571677296053-0B6KOIYZ2EHUAB0JUFPJ/Screen+Shot+2019-10-21+at+1.00.59+PM.png Blog Posts - Alinea: A Review of Grant Achatz's Flagship Chicago Restaurant - King King crab, coconut, culantro, mango Look at the glass crab - this crab was made specifically for this dish, and probably won’t be used after. Shinnnnnny for you Moana fans out there. The actually crab had a really nice, bright coconut taste. It accentuated the crab’s natural sweetness and brought the whole Southeastern act to a close in a dramatic flourish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1571677426396-XEMF5J9ER8RBRMYRNF7F/image-asset.png Blog Posts - Alinea: A Review of Grant Achatz's Flagship Chicago Restaurant - HeirLoom Rabbit, beans, sassafras The next act was focused on rabbit, and felt very 10,000BC/cave man/Fred Flinstone-ish. First, a large fire is lit on the table. Then we are presented with a rabbit pasta and a log with a roasting rabbit. The pasta harkened back to a simpler time, when families sat around fires and ate good rabbit pasta, as all of our ancestors did in the past (right?). This one was a miss for me. The presentation was cool, but it had a lack of flavor and depth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1571580183974-HPS2B6IAZG61N4A0V15X/RD%25cSXvsRvyftDqqELb3Lw.jpg Blog Posts - Alinea: A Review of Grant Achatz's Flagship Chicago Restaurant - Focus Trout roe, concord grape, parsnip tofu It took us four years, but we finally decided to bring a notebook and take notes during the meal, so we could remember all the small details. I also just got the new iPhone 11 Pro, which is such a huge upgrade from the X, especially in low light. I can’t recommend that puppy enough. The first bite was only three ingredients but packed a real punch. The grape infusion was a burst of fresh grape flavor, while the disparate textures of the tofu and roe made a great balance for the dish as a whole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1571679170903-M7SIVWADSRHG0JC9Y0SJ/Screen+Shot+2019-10-21+at+1.32.25+PM.png Blog Posts - Alinea: A Review of Grant Achatz's Flagship Chicago Restaurant - Black truffle Explosion This is an Alinea and chef Grant Achatz classic. It’s a tortellini of sorts that’s cooked with a truffle that’s solid in the middle and liquifies when cooked, so the entire center is truffle liquid gold. We were instructed to put the whole thing in our mouths before biting in, or else the truffle juice would go everywhere, and if you waste truffle juice you are sent to the basement dungeon at Alinea. An incredible bite, and one which no other table around us received. We felt VERY special about that. Shout out to Alineaphile, who attempts to cook famous Alinea dishes at home. He does an awesome write up on this one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1571679957946-TPVX4WW1A1YEYT900NK1/Screen+Shot+2019-10-21+at+1.45.35+PM.png Blog Posts - Alinea: A Review of Grant Achatz's Flagship Chicago Restaurant - Paint Strawberry, banana, toasted jasmine It’s dessert time. Alinea’s desserts are the most inventive in the world. I don’t think that’s really a hot take. I haven’t seen someone paint on my tablecloth or present me with an edible green apple balloon anyplace else in the world. But what I was worried about was – would they taste good? The answer is an emphatic yes. The paint, with its combination of fruits and chocolate, really made for a fun, enjoyable, and delicious experience. My favorite bite was the gooey chocolate cake bites. It was moist and offered the perfect amount of chocolate to counter the fruity reductions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1571677219091-LSU1PF6SL5DEHO4RIWR3/Screen+Shot+2019-10-21+at+12.59.55+PM.png Blog Posts - Alinea: A Review of Grant Achatz's Flagship Chicago Restaurant - Ink Octopus, Korean barbecue The second dish in this act was grilled octopus smothered and covered in a Korean barbecue sauce. I think this was a play on midwestern, Kansas City BBQ, except instead of the traditional beef/pork it was made with octopus. Delicious, tangy, and left you wanting more https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1571681252922-RN60TBG9QVLI7ET1N28B/image-asset.png Blog Posts - Alinea: A Review of Grant Achatz's Flagship Chicago Restaurant The best tea ever https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1571679631766-N57TNW7ZO1GKEPOD610P/Screen+Shot+2019-10-21+at+1.40.08+PM.png Blog Posts - Alinea: A Review of Grant Achatz's Flagship Chicago Restaurant - Rossini Ribeye, frites, fois gras, mushroom, truffle We were first presented sheet music of the William Tell Overture, which was written by Gioachino Rossini, a famed Italian composer. Apparently, he was a big eater, and the French named a dish after him, which contained steak, truffles, and foie gras. This was Alinea’s play on the dish, which included the addition of a French fry emulsion (I audibly gasped when the waitress told us this), and mushrooms. Look at the opulence of this plate! We felt like we were having a rich, decadent dish which we were. I feel that many Michelin Starred restaurants don’t do steak because it’s seen as passé, and that’s a shame, because it’s good – and when prepared like this, downright amazing. This was a perfect way to end the savory dishes on a high note, if you will. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1571682381988-BVQ2LX3E2MFODK0CL6PP/Screen+Shot+2019-10-21+at+2.26.04+PM.png Blog Posts - Alinea: A Review of Grant Achatz's Flagship Chicago Restaurant Yvonne’s Hygge Room Face (PS: is that a Reformation dress?) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1571678620577-YPSPO29YD52WI45K6GR5/Screen+Shot+2019-10-21+at+1.23.17+PM.png Blog Posts - Alinea: A Review of Grant Achatz's Flagship Chicago Restaurant - Dumpling Duck, black garlic, brown spice On top of the leaves were served a duck dumpling (You have to kind of hunt for it in the leaves – I wonder if this was intentional to feel like you were hunting for duck amongst the fall trees?) Fancy bao buns have been a feature popping up more and more in fine dining recently, and I wholeheartedly approve. Bring on more buns, hun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1571680684031-453IWGFMEU2ZP5T82YP7/Screen+Shot+2019-10-21+at+1.57.47+PM.png Blog Posts - Alinea: A Review of Grant Achatz's Flagship Chicago Restaurant - Balloon Helium, Green Apple The most famous Alinea dish, the balloon. It’s a green apple taffy filled with helium. The string is made with an apple fruit leather. Was it fun breathing in the helium and talking? Of course it was. Did it taste good? Yes it did, and even better than expected, I might add. The green apple added a nice, refreshing end of the meal smell and taste. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1572626922261-N103NO51C70TSAFP0WXN/IMG_5632_Original.JPG Blog Posts - Alinea: A Review of Grant Achatz's Flagship Chicago Restaurant https://scallionpancake.com/blog/flip-a-los-charlotte monthly 0.5 2020-05-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568301958862-OXE7GFWY6ONCI4CQ76HC/IMG_5357.jpg Blog Posts - Flip-a-Lo's Gives Charlotte a Taste of Buffalo - Sticky White Rice + Bleu Cheese + Teriyaki Ready for a Flip-a-Lo’s menu hack? Add bleu cheese and teriyaki sauce to the top of some sticky white rice, and you’ll never need to go to a hibachi restaurant ever again. Boom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568301518240-6JVE64K6AOGL70EW4NSG/IMG_4738.jpg Blog Posts - Flip-a-Lo's Gives Charlotte a Taste of Buffalo - Chicken Strip Tacos Want to go outside of the Buffalo wing box? Opt for some chicken strip tacos, using any kind of sauce you want. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568301390051-PLWB3AB4BUQWCER05Z5J/32E36B7F-A74C-4842-BD3A-5DABA3CB2FA1.JPG Blog Posts - Flip-a-Lo's Gives Charlotte a Taste of Buffalo - Buffalo Pizza Sticks Oh my dear god. These pizza sticks haunt my dreams, man. Once the get in my head, I have to have them. Haddad and her team makes the dough for these babies from scratch. I told you this place was legit. The crust is super soft and doughy, and there’s just the right ratio of cheese, hot sauce, and tiny pieces of crispy Buffalo chicken. You should just go ahead and get the large order, because these babies reheat beautifully. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568301289710-S8JWAB21HPUA7GO3YQ4B/IMG_4725.jpg Blog Posts - Flip-a-Lo's Gives Charlotte a Taste of Buffalo - chicken Wings You can get your chicken as wings or strips, and one of the coolest things about Flip-a-Lo’s is that you can mix and match your sauces in every combination. Want 3 Buffalo Hot, 2 Teriyaki, 4 Garlic Parmesan, and 1 Honey BBQ? Want to mix Buffalo mild and BBQ on a SINGLE wing? That might be kind of a dick move, but they would have you covered. Want to dip your wings in bleu cheese or ranch? Those are all homemade. PRAISE. Your wings come with two breadsticks, carrots & celery, or you can sub fries or another side for a small upcharge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568301477238-U4GY71791TYXW9CML19P/IMG_4730.jpg Blog Posts - Flip-a-Lo's Gives Charlotte a Taste of Buffalo - Breadsticks The breadsticks come as a side with any order of wings or strips, but they really deserve their own shout out. Made from the same homemade dough as the pizza sticks, these sticks are covered with a delicious garlic sauce with pieces of fresh garlic – no artificial garlic flavoring here, people! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568301315831-R0JPY5FNM0BV7TQ6PBY1/IMG_4722.jpg Blog Posts - Flip-a-Lo's Gives Charlotte a Taste of Buffalo The OG https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568301736616-Z4WOL56NH4XHEU3S5L82/IMG_4713.jpg Blog Posts - Flip-a-Lo's Gives Charlotte a Taste of Buffalo Or you could just drink it all! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568301623968-ET0R1NTMDKI9UMCWMZND/IMG_4742.jpg Blog Posts - Flip-a-Lo's Gives Charlotte a Taste of Buffalo FRIES BB https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568302017228-5T89I9XGJVXQSPIPK4LN/IMG_4717.jpg Blog Posts - Flip-a-Lo's Gives Charlotte a Taste of Buffalo Lemon pepper wings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568301252270-JIWMRBNS86H2DFVZ0N3U/32E36B7F-A74C-4842-BD3A-5DABA3CB2FA1.JPG Blog Posts - Flip-a-Lo's Gives Charlotte a Taste of Buffalo Don’t lick your screen, weirdo! https://scallionpancake.com/blog/capishe-charlotte-review monthly 0.5 2019-09-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568305557365-WIXFATXIUHHCOQDO5VTJ/IMG_5149.jpg Blog Posts - Capishe Real Italian Kitchen Upgrades Charlotte's Fast Casual Game - Gelato Wayne went with a classic chocolate and vanilla combo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568305502867-79YKLQI1V1Z8ONXE5TIB/27D95213-714C-48C0-8C1D-861FA7C5E10D.JPG Blog Posts - Capishe Real Italian Kitchen Upgrades Charlotte's Fast Casual Game https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568305021069-G6HYZTQE92PQI73S507J/IMG_5145.jpg Blog Posts - Capishe Real Italian Kitchen Upgrades Charlotte's Fast Casual Game - CHICKEN PARMIGIANA Puccia bread, chicken, ricotta, basil - parmigiano reggiano, Nona sauce on the side https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568304595340-8YXHOBPPOH80D5XIQ0YH/27D95213-714C-48C0-8C1D-861FA7C5E10D.JPG Blog Posts - Capishe Real Italian Kitchen Upgrades Charlotte's Fast Casual Game - San Lorenzo Pasta Rigatoni #80, Capishe red sauce, dolce piquante pepper (Peppadew), Buffalo Mozzarella, Italian sausage, caramelized cipollini onion, fresh garlic. Claim to fame: now Yvonne’s #1 pasta in Charlotte. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568304655857-HMUQL95KXRN68EDV8KY6/IMG_5136.jpg Blog Posts - Capishe Real Italian Kitchen Upgrades Charlotte's Fast Casual Game - LINGUINE CARBONARA Linguine #21, pancetta, white wine, parmigiano-reggiano, fresh-chopped parsley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568305289139-ALH3P7HFLXIX079LMFUT/IMG_5102.jpg Blog Posts - Capishe Real Italian Kitchen Upgrades Charlotte's Fast Casual Game https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568305586604-D4D1YQ35TL0K3KOVJ9AR/IMG_5152.jpg Blog Posts - Capishe Real Italian Kitchen Upgrades Charlotte's Fast Casual Game https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568305083622-EOJ8HBYE3C4X3RU6L6VZ/IMG_5156.jpg Blog Posts - Capishe Real Italian Kitchen Upgrades Charlotte's Fast Casual Game - Cannoli I loved how this cannoli was business in the front (traditional chocolate chips) and party in the back (white chocolate chips). So, so good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568305615099-O6RUIZJ35GNX5HLTW75D/IMG_5289.jpg Blog Posts - Capishe Real Italian Kitchen Upgrades Charlotte's Fast Casual Game https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568305369679-CEL5W1QEXHQFTFZ6R2UU/IMG_5148.jpg Blog Posts - Capishe Real Italian Kitchen Upgrades Charlotte's Fast Casual Game Wayne loved it https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568304537813-7YIX032EJXWLCFWL9W6F/IMG_5089.jpg Blog Posts - Capishe Real Italian Kitchen Upgrades Charlotte's Fast Casual Game - Angelina Pizza Buffalo Mozzarella, caramelized cipollini onion, roasted mushrooms, truffle oil https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568303941016-9GW34MK1WY4F30CQLUKZ/IMG_5117.jpg Blog Posts - Capishe Real Italian Kitchen Upgrades Charlotte's Fast Casual Game - Caprese Vine ripe tomato, Buffalo Mozzarella, basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar reduction https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568305446810-MO19FEXDMFPN8MNOBEW0/IMG_5158.jpg Blog Posts - Capishe Real Italian Kitchen Upgrades Charlotte's Fast Casual Game https://scallionpancake.com/blog/james-knappett-kitchen-table-london-bubbledogs monthly 0.5 2019-09-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568062688338-WUQJDC8FRX5YE164VQZZ/Z08wJAxkQGycd86ZhLCw7A.jpg Blog Posts - Chef James Knappett's Kitchen Table - Seabass The Seabass was cooked in and topped with foie gras, and then sprinkled with a nice onion salad. I have done a 540 on foie gras recently. I loved it, hated it, and then loved it again. I think by itself, it’s tough to swallow (literally). However, when it’s added as a creamy, rich accent, it can turn a dish into a star, like in this dish where it accents the Seabass. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568062931759-LKE471I7GWIIAN9Y1S3E/%25r9XnDy9Ry2%2BTqBt%25x9TqQ.jpg Blog Posts - Chef James Knappett's Kitchen Table - Chilcote Chilcote is a special goat cheese made in Staffordshire from Innes cheesemakers. People describe the cheese as having fudgy, hazelnut notes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568065111100-PDEZMXJEF10R54BR14SK/0shPTu5URf2owMXwx1yUAg.jpg Blog Posts - Chef James Knappett's Kitchen Table - Oyster The first dish was oyster panna cotta, horseradish ice cream, and wild nettle. This dish to me in a weird way reminded me of the oyster and the pearls dish at the French Laundry, but maybe that’s just because I know Chef Knappett worked with Thomas Keller at Per Se. I loved the cold/hot play of the horseradish ice cream with the oyster. What a great way to start the meal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1565729628763-BBWHGAJ7QS361GTOA4AN/%252GShQFcSYGfL4mGWNPv4A.jpg Blog Posts - Chef James Knappett's Kitchen Table The gang’s all here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568063097430-VN8552BXZ5WX08S7QOFV/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Chef James Knappett's Kitchen Table - RHubarb The rhubarb was served in two parts, one as a gelatin and one as an ice cream. This one wasn’t my favorite, but Yvonne loved it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568062886123-SPNNV4R1QD2DS9X4QQF8/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Chef James Knappett's Kitchen Table - Beef Just take a look at this piece of meat and tell me you don’t want to put it directly into your mouth, don’t pass go, don’t ask questions. It was a delicious piece of meat, again, butchered specially for Kitchen Table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568062582421-8ZGPLOGMKE364ZECDGKF/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Chef James Knappett's Kitchen Table - Scallop This scallop was caught the day before and brought to the restaurant alive, where it was served simply with a little caviar on top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568063151059-RQHJ2F9FUA7T1KM695JP/7qRkCyzOR3652COHLX19gA.jpg Blog Posts - Chef James Knappett's Kitchen Table - canelé The canelé is made with Madagascar vanilla and rum. Vanilla is underrated – thanks for ruining it, crappy ice cream companies. Good vanilla is complex and flavorful. Add some rum to it and I think you have a nice dessert. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568063252189-NHFUQZEJMTNCCEX1NJMH/Hu%25ztSDIT0agHmLv2Pgkgw.jpg Blog Posts - Chef James Knappett's Kitchen Table - Crepe To finish it off we had a moist, decadent, crepe. A perfect bite to end our night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568068161182-WRIVW2ZKX26TZYQQ1Y0K/LyuwxT7xSVGlVo9pGogAAw.jpg Blog Posts - Chef James Knappett's Kitchen Table Imagine instead of rolls, this was the chef explaining the tea to my mom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568062493815-LIOE72AHVOLWXT936CE9/EvPNazI5TdiSMFNpJWs8DA.jpg Blog Posts - Chef James Knappett's Kitchen Table - Trout Look at this beauty. You know what’s the worst? Overcooked fish, especially if it’s trout or salmon. Of course, this trout was cooked to perfection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568062416833-3MANXBNPO731WS6UWOHD/rFJP4c0jSAS8yaJpZL3i7Q.jpg Blog Posts - Chef James Knappett's Kitchen Table - Parkerhouse Who doesn’t love a Parkerhouse roll served with house made mutton fat, tomato confit, and last year’s garlic. I believe they tried to take the butter away from us and Yvonne almost killed the chef. Again, we are sorry for our behavior. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568067351478-0UXJBSSLL6H38ZI0RSQ9/zBCEieySQTqFXPg8Jmh9uA.jpg Blog Posts - Chef James Knappett's Kitchen Table The dining room, kitchen, and everything else in one picture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568062777870-QBDNVFHC9D5EDI8KW5GL/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Chef James Knappett's Kitchen Table - Lobster The lobster was slowly cooked over coal and served with a sauce from the lobster’s shell, fresh bbq peaches, tarragon, and tomato fondue. We had three great lobster dishes on our European trip, and this one was exceptional. The fresh peaches made this dish, adding the perfect amount of sweetness to the dish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568062321743-NMWI60WIXG8918FHXV6G/um37rXYqTo2w8WR92hL7FQ.jpg Blog Posts - Chef James Knappett's Kitchen Table - Chicken The next snack was crispy chicken skin with rosemary-infused mascarpone and bacon jam. This was my favorite dish of the night. It reminded me of a Southern U.S. pork skin cracklin mixed with a British bacon butty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568068233086-USELSN7YM76APKJFNO47/aZ99xLxlQzuOpZVkr4Pn9Q.jpg Blog Posts - Chef James Knappett's Kitchen Table It’s not the best picture, but this was the tea plate with all the herbs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568062184264-PUN7M4XE19MQT4SVOCA4/uA53e2VfRlepIxnrWNIxkg.jpg Blog Posts - Chef James Knappett's Kitchen Table - Quail The second dish of the night was a smoked and picked quail egg with mushrooms, black vinegar infused with black truffles, and black garlic puree served on top of potatoes. All I can say is I wish it was more than one bite! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568062989577-5W06EN8DLW2V54QD03I6/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Chef James Knappett's Kitchen Table - Beetroot Beetroot marmalade, reduced beetroot juice with sweet woodruff, frozen and crushed woodruff tea dusted with dried beetroot skin on top of sour cream ice cream. I’m not a fan of sour cream, but even I enjoyed this dish. A great bridge dessert from the savory to the sweet section of the menu. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568067518547-498Q0OV2J2FT5BTZF55X/9iCrRU%2BIQkGrN3Qgcz%25Ieg.jpg Blog Posts - Chef James Knappett's Kitchen Table We see you https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568067271071-T306AUZCOT2VJL5T2W98/FuyRlrmiRpehJtGW6vIvWg.jpg Blog Posts - Chef James Knappett's Kitchen Table Just a few Michelin Men https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568062728427-45AVWAG5VN8JGJNV1S2Q/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Chef James Knappett's Kitchen Table - Asparagus It’s an asparagus tart. Writing about this 3 months later, I honestly don’t have any recollection of this dish, so I guess it wasn’t too memorable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568078728786-J32U37A548BLRKYDHVKA/gold+pug.png Blog Posts - Chef James Knappett's Kitchen Table https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568078733750-EZ8HT3KTMY6LXCLY4RI1/gold+pug.png Blog Posts - Chef James Knappett's Kitchen Table https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568062452152-L90NBOTI0NTBS3H2JCL2/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Chef James Knappett's Kitchen Table - Squid Squid and scallops were in perfect season when we were in the U.K. This was Cornish squid cooked in chicken fat with fresh mint, wild sheep sorrel, salt and vinegar powder, fresh sour cream, Grelot (AKA pearl) onions, and green almonds. I am a squid lover, so this dish was a refreshing and lovely bridge between the starters and the mains. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568062269550-H6W2MCJDF1J9DHPNFV76/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Chef James Knappett's Kitchen Table - Ham A play on the classic Italian ham and melon, the melon was compressed, seasoned, and displayed separately form the ham to deconstruct the two ingredients. The ham came from a local butcher who makes his meats specifically for Kitchen Table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568067434377-PNH1HNJHXKT5MBZC3GDM/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Chef James Knappett's Kitchen Table Ferran Adria - no big deal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568062824164-DFASKLGWGTG4GYAEDIU3/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Chef James Knappett's Kitchen Table - Lamb The roast lamb belly was served with lamb sauce, garden mint oil, crème fraîche, sheep sorrel and mint. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568063225182-X0VADCYS38LYNXY1RXD6/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Chef James Knappett's Kitchen Table - Fudge Caramelized white chocolate and sea salt fudge. What more do you need to say? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568067731531-W6SN2ZQV60KAL58ABT7Q/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Chef James Knappett's Kitchen Table https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1568063040972-A01CU1YLQUACL0NTY3WX/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Chef James Knappett's Kitchen Table - Cambridge Cream Cambridge cream is the British version of a creme brûlée. It’s said that it originated from Cambridge college, where in the 1600s the college would burn in the logo on top of the vanilla custard. That’s so British and royal it’s hard not to get excited about that. https://scallionpancake.com/blog/big-fat-world-tours-nc-wine-gals-queen-city-classic-wine-tour monthly 0.5 2019-08-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1566837183249-27BBRQB0BFQVVF1XHPHL/IMG_1429.jpg Blog Posts - Queen City Classic Wine Tour with Big Fat World Tours and NC Wine Gals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1566837063960-RYTT0IN151XLV12C6DWB/IMG_4095.jpg Blog Posts - Queen City Classic Wine Tour with Big Fat World Tours and NC Wine Gals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1566836885089-T5FWOHZP6VSME8XFJ845/IMG_4096.jpg Blog Posts - Queen City Classic Wine Tour with Big Fat World Tours and NC Wine Gals - Piccione Vineyards The final stop of the trip involved goat cheese and rosé, so it’s safe to say we were all looking forward to this one all day. We paired their Montepulciano Rosé with some goat cheese, honey, and crackers, and it was a lovely ending to a fun day. FUN FACT: this vineyard was started by a doctor with Italian heritage! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1566836375403-86KXZ7A1Y558XL3ATG4P/IMG_1434.jpg Blog Posts - Queen City Classic Wine Tour with Big Fat World Tours and NC Wine Gals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1566837121533-EG7WP8N84DSDG05Y0W9M/IMG_1469.jpg Blog Posts - Queen City Classic Wine Tour with Big Fat World Tours and NC Wine Gals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1566837508141-F0KSIMT0CTK0ZX4I55DX/IMG_6662+%281%29.jpg Blog Posts - Queen City Classic Wine Tour with Big Fat World Tours and NC Wine Gals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1566835754448-VMYW672XCXEOT078TPUP/IMG_4106.JPG Blog Posts - Queen City Classic Wine Tour with Big Fat World Tours and NC Wine Gals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1566836167404-BTNGJH917FPHNEGPM0KR/ECA022F5-05BB-47E6-9D9D-C9D986D3CE34.JPG Blog Posts - Queen City Classic Wine Tour with Big Fat World Tours and NC Wine Gals - Assorted Table Wine Shoppe in 7th Street Market Everyone meets at 7th Street Market in Uptown for a breakfast-inspired pairing courtesy of the Assorted Table Wine Shoppe, which is nestled in the back of the market. Here you’ll enjoy your first pairing – a Carolina Riesling with a Krispy Kreme donut! This pairing is quite surprising, because although the Riesling is sweet, the sugar in the donut actually cuts the sweetness of the wine and brings out a depth of flavor that you don’t get when you taste it on its own. So cool! This stop was a great way to get everyone’s energy up for a fun day ahead. I thought I’d be nursing my coffee until we finished our drive to wine country, but that all went out the window with a 10 a.m. glass of wine! Woohoo party time. After we finished, we all piled into the van, which was super roomy with just six of us. It was a great chance to catch up, and the hour or so drive to the first vineyard flew by! PS, this is also when I started calling the vineyards “breweries” even though I wasn’t tipsy yet. My bad. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1566837472244-RWX8HSWMZ867YTJWHLAX/IMG_4092.jpg Blog Posts - Queen City Classic Wine Tour with Big Fat World Tours and NC Wine Gals - McRitchie Vineyards This stop stands out because it’s where we ate BBQ! Heck yes, there’s BBQ on this wine tour, people, in case I haven’t convinced you to sign up yet. Jessica made a glorious tray of delicious BBQ for our lunch, and we paired it with their rich Ring of Fire red, a favorite of mine from the whole tour. We also had their Ruby Red Port (chilled), which was a delightful surprise, as I usually find port too sweet, but I think the combination of the meat pairing and the cooler temperature of the port mellowed it out. The port was actually the only tasting that I finished its entirety! I am also a lightweight, FYI. You wouldn’t have wanted to see me finish every glass, and if you had seen it, it probably would have been on the news (“Local Woman Blacks Out for Three Days in Vineyard”). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1566836965378-0OZAVOEJBYAKJ1GX1531/30BD1E7F-3B2A-45F5-8323-5FA7A8D478C1.JPG Blog Posts - Queen City Classic Wine Tour with Big Fat World Tours and NC Wine Gals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1566836685375-3PI4BE59ZDQJD6CD8DEC/9A199062-BB30-411B-892C-DA1682CCB29B.JPG Blog Posts - Queen City Classic Wine Tour with Big Fat World Tours and NC Wine Gals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1566836272062-4GS3XMMIC9GC4L37JGLS/IMG_4080.jpg Blog Posts - Queen City Classic Wine Tour with Big Fat World Tours and NC Wine Gals - Jones Von Drehle Vineyards This vineyard is a stunner, and the only stop where we enjoyed a full wine tasting. It was great to get a detailed tutorial from one of the owners on the wines we were tasting, and we also got to munch on some oyster crackers as a “palate cleanser.” But, let’s be real, a cracker connoisseur like myself considered this an epic snack above all. #oystercrackersforlife. FUN FACT: This vineyard is owned by two couples who are also in-laws! There is also a good girl vineyard dog named Chloe you should find and pet here at JVD. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1566836553538-8PKKUP7QC1W6HD7Z785T/IMG_4086.jpg Blog Posts - Queen City Classic Wine Tour with Big Fat World Tours and NC Wine Gals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1566836638994-VL8VSVEHF086TD0JFQ4W/EB60E11F-6DDA-49AE-B56C-448454E9C673.JPG Blog Posts - Queen City Classic Wine Tour with Big Fat World Tours and NC Wine Gals - Raffaldini Vineyards This vineyard was my favorite, and I clearly am not alone, because this place was just packed. The grounds genuinely reminded me of Italy, there was live music, I loved their reds, and we had dessert. What else could a girl want? We tried their famous Montepulciano Riserva (seriously famous – this wine has won awards!) with some meatballs Jessica made, and then paired a Sangiovese with some delicious homemade brownies! Are you seeing the theme here that Jessica is an awesome cook and an excellent wine spirit guide? She was our van DD, chef, and teacher! Who could ask for anything more? We spent a good amount of time here people watching and sitting on their upstairs porch listening to the band. I also bought a bottle of Montepulciano, which ended up being $32 and officially is the fanciest bottle of wine I’ve ever purchased for myself. Top dollar, baby. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1566835831330-68LA3SVK1JLEEKVY3MF5/IMG_4092.jpg Blog Posts - Queen City Classic Wine Tour with Big Fat World Tours and NC Wine Gals https://scallionpancake.com/blog/piedmont-culinary-guild-sensoria-food-and-wine monthly 0.5 2019-09-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1565723102286-7FYS858QESVG0TO0UQLI/IMG_1836.jpg Blog Posts - Piedmont Culinary Guild's Sensoria Food & Wine - Members Food Service Chef Brandon Lopez Gorgonzola panna cotta with pancetta, vanilla and honey popcorn, corn shoots, and lemon-basil microgreens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1565723308686-0SQ3XYIKFFNQA2JJQ3TH/IMG_1776.jpg Blog Posts - Piedmont Culinary Guild's Sensoria Food & Wine - The Fig Tree Chef Greg Zanitsch Smoked duck mousse profiterole with bacon fig chutney, bleu cheese butter, and pickled red onions https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1565723660248-ZGL653BJNQPV27RZLRBV/IMG_1813.jpg Blog Posts - Piedmont Culinary Guild's Sensoria Food & Wine - Earl’s Grocery Chef Jamie Turner Apricot tangelo chiffon mousse cake with laurel-lime gastrique with white chocolate crumble https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1565723480286-D3M9W5BXN33AQ6CG7KDB/IMG_1782.jpg Blog Posts - Piedmont Culinary Guild's Sensoria Food & Wine - Barberry Lunchbox Chef Majid Amoorpour Wild mushroom and truffle-infused goat cheese crostini https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1565723064486-4G6NO1QDYBB018MJ10KC/IMG_1809.jpg Blog Posts - Piedmont Culinary Guild's Sensoria Food & Wine - Santé Chef Adam Reed Roasted pork over pickled slaw and tropical salsa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1565723704553-PV2AO70U2973C8NVMSTJ/IMG_1753.jpg Blog Posts - Piedmont Culinary Guild's Sensoria Food & Wine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1565724108137-7NQCRD0HD0UV8D9ZH2GB/IMG_1759.jpg Blog Posts - Piedmont Culinary Guild's Sensoria Food & Wine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1565724143242-6JAZ15EVCE339ZD6J32H/IMG_1760.jpg Blog Posts - Piedmont Culinary Guild's Sensoria Food & Wine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1565723554137-7VXJYGI9P5O600EXTV0O/IMG_1825.jpg Blog Posts - Piedmont Culinary Guild's Sensoria Food & Wine - The Stanley Chef Paul Verica Beef tartare on brioche with pickled potato, truffle, yolk, and herbs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1565723518786-VV4B6XL6D2AFH3A4D2WR/IMG_1790.jpg Blog Posts - Piedmont Culinary Guild's Sensoria Food & Wine - Duke’s Bread Chef David Quintana Pork katsu with pickled cabbage, black garlic tonkatsu sauce, and potato bread https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1565723019486-MUXD39PAQZNB5VT1DW56/IMG_1796.jpg Blog Posts - Piedmont Culinary Guild's Sensoria Food & Wine - Stoke Chef Chris Coleman Smoked pork belly sweet fry bread with peanut, benne, and chili jam https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1565723837306-S1USJG4J25PMM4OTC3CE/IMG_1758.jpg Blog Posts - Piedmont Culinary Guild's Sensoria Food & Wine Jason couldn’t make it, so I went with good friend of the blog Nancy! 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Notice we’ve gone from caviar to truffle to sea urchin already. $$$$$$$$. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1564323555332-LMPRWQ0OZ57C2M9ZW3BE/fullsizeoutput_27be.jpeg Blog Posts - Enigma: A Review of Albert Adria's Barcelona Culinary Adventure - Tres Leches A fun play on a traditional Spanish dish. Tigre, coconut ,and soy milk were a great transition from savory to sweet. Dink Travel says the soy sauce is 30 years old, and they seem reputable, so let’s go with that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1564321295118-VIXYW7JHDRR3MQ6LZDZ5/l%25RaCeVSR%2BOoeL0eAnCGcQ.jpg Blog Posts - Enigma: A Review of Albert Adria's Barcelona Culinary Adventure The entrance to Enigma https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1564437510470-B3ZC34LQ17DDT4WGIVTZ/2ujDeV6sQROX7JA1bUx6HA.jpg Blog Posts - Enigma: A Review of Albert Adria's Barcelona Culinary Adventure The main kitchen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1564323722775-IDWHOCQPIDVFS9YMDYSI/fqbpX7mkQE%2B2E7E6pOxdcA.jpg Blog Posts - Enigma: A Review of Albert Adria's Barcelona Culinary Adventure - Banana & Foie Gras A combination I’ve never had - banana and foie gras. Momofuku Ko in NYC always has shaved foie gras on the dessert menu, and it’s a nice creamy compliment to the soft banana and star anise sauce. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1564321644583-4Z1MRN585UR3HM8WEN8D/lKhPsSfPScexiOZmb%2B2zeQ.jpg Blog Posts - Enigma: A Review of Albert Adria's Barcelona Culinary Adventure - Orange Blossom Kakigori To round out the first room, we were given an orange blossom sorbet, which was a nice homage to our sus drink at the beginning of this section. A great palate cleanser for our raw bar experience ahead. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1564325111953-ADXOKKSS6DUP2PZRWOVE/ixJOGSUDQzyFm9Mj6ebcoQ.jpg Blog Posts - Enigma: A Review of Albert Adria's Barcelona Culinary Adventure - Vegetal Ravioli This ravioli was made with lychee, rose, and orange, and boy, was it good. It was a great bite to finish off the night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1564322187339-8Z3UDBUVFC4XYGHEG48R/bpHrFnSCTj2Z2AnlFqXp0g.jpg Blog Posts - Enigma: A Review of Albert Adria's Barcelona Culinary Adventure - Rabbit Tamal The chefs wouldn’t tell us what this one was, for fear that we wouldn’t eat it once we learned it was rabbit brain. Come on bros, you know we’re not going to freak out on a little rabbit brain. Where Wayne comes from (Kentucky), this is a delicacy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1564322786583-LSLMEMYVNI5IE1XSMC4O/fullsizeoutput_27b4.jpg Blog Posts - Enigma: A Review of Albert Adria's Barcelona Culinary Adventure - “Bisque” Again, Soup Nazi here, but I’m not a soup fan so it isn’t fair for me to comment on the lobster bisque and its roe. Again, I ate it all, because I’m not a loser, but I just didn’t care too much for it. 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I doubt it. The barnacle was served with a sauce made of seaweed and sunflower oil. It was then served with a side of “barnacle juice” and actual seaweed. This was, as my buddy Branden would say, a taste of the ocean. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1564323912320-SSZA3Q53OE8F7WCY7TVG/BOjhQP0JQ4OUEJElTsFPkw.jpg Blog Posts - Enigma: A Review of Albert Adria's Barcelona Culinary Adventure - Baby Beans, Wasabi, & Lime Lime and wasabi ice cream – a great combination of spicy, sweet, and acidity. Then you add the crunchiness of the beans and it leads to a well-balanced dish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1564324044148-ZY2B62ZT1QHZNSCSLVCQ/fullsizeoutput_27c2.jpg Blog Posts - Enigma: A Review of Albert Adria's Barcelona Culinary Adventure - Cacao Bean This dish only contains chocolate - freeze-dried chocolate air, frozen cocoa kombucha rock, and confit cocoa beans. I am a chocolate lover, so this was naturally my favorite dessert. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1564321552476-ERV4WAQOPTO20JB997HT/ksooR3M5R9O5fPRzh8HxPA.jpg Blog Posts - Enigma: A Review of Albert Adria's Barcelona Culinary Adventure - Crystal Bread Enigma served this dish at Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants festivities this past April in Macao. It’s a clear bread that is crunchy with truffles shaved on top. Clear bread was a new one for us – pretty cool and innovative – and we’re only three bites in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1564321912225-XFMAD42R2FTTM4QIMNIH/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Enigma: A Review of Albert Adria's Barcelona Culinary Adventure - Anchovies Foie The foie gras was cured in an anchovy salt while we were waiting at the table. The actual salt is cured with anchovies for over a year to bring out the subtle, extra-salty anchovy flavor. So smooth and delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1564322088261-TR9S0MJJ2H91YJHVW704/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Enigma: A Review of Albert Adria's Barcelona Culinary Adventure - Oyster with Iberian Ham The best part of visiting Spain is the Iberian Ham. Sorry Italy, but I think Spain delivers on the best ham in the world, and I try to eat it as much as possible when traveling there. And who doesn’t love a little oyster confit in Iberico fat with Iberico broth? Poach anything in Iberian ham and it will be good, but pair it with a nice fresh oyster, and it’s the best. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1564321505825-JCMFQ8PIIHVCRKHJZ7I8/DPsJqVP9T46QuO6tx4vIhA.jpg Blog Posts - Enigma: A Review of Albert Adria's Barcelona Culinary Adventure - Blini with Caviar This was described as pancake air with caviar. It was good, but we aren’t going to remember this one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1564322140138-BDX0QYYYH5M4FR73D8IR/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Enigma: A Review of Albert Adria's Barcelona Culinary Adventure - Pea “Calcot” I think i’ve come 540 degrees on peas. I think the smooshed, non-flavorful peas I grew up on soured me to what an actual good pea can taste like. When they are this crunchy and cooked so well you realize the magic of the pea. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1564513731497-69QM72ZZTKY5BGDRY540/WSupY4gLRR%2BT1abOY%25%2BcAg.jpg Blog Posts - Enigma: A Review of Albert Adria's Barcelona Culinary Adventure A little end of the night bar magic https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1564323233466-R611I8DPZD5X412IOVG4/fullsizeoutput_27ba.jpg Blog Posts - Enigma: A Review of Albert Adria's Barcelona Culinary Adventure - White Asparagus This one looks innocuous, but it’s not. It’s actually 4 asparagus in one – raw, grilled, cooked, and smoked. You have to see the video to see how it’s done. Pretty amazing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1564437830137-ZV0UL34BBRR16N3ZZT6I/xKgLM4itQD%2B%25Zgy%255Hvyxg.jpg Blog Posts - Enigma: A Review of Albert Adria's Barcelona Culinary Adventure Did you know that Wayne is a full time Santa in his spare time? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1564321796645-3LZ3X9OONHBQ1H13IWA5/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Enigma: A Review of Albert Adria's Barcelona Culinary Adventure - Lobster Claw & Lobster Roe This was not how the lobster was served, but it looked so cool on the plate that I decided to use this as the picture. The claw was cut sashimi style and then topped with its own roe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1564323105131-YBB1Y4KVGEFZBW3OO9JA/fullsizeoutput_27b8.jpg Blog Posts - Enigma: A Review of Albert Adria's Barcelona Culinary Adventure - Warm Spring Salad This was sea anemone served with lettuce heart and a lettuce vinaigrette. This is the course where Wayne famously invented the term “Sea Orchid,” as he tried to guess what this dish entailed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1564323429856-JBZAKS0BLTUGZYYABB4N/fullsizeoutput_27bc.jpg Blog Posts - Enigma: A Review of Albert Adria's Barcelona Culinary Adventure - White Anchovies & Trout Roe Dango Trout roe in a roasted anchovy dashi with tapioca balls. Kind of like a boba tea, but with trout. A great looking and great tasting dish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1564322238068-F3KL9D21RBMAC451FI15/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Enigma: A Review of Albert Adria's Barcelona Culinary Adventure - Wagyu & Sea Urchin My dad has recently asked me 100 times what Wagyu is. God bless him. It’s technically any of the four Japanese breeds of cattle, but you can also just call it “really good shit,” k? The mix of the sea urchin created an ultra-upscale surf and turf experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1564322362582-I0A3Z8BYUZU9XNFMF85W/we5NtjwQTCiAjBIebphsrw.jpg Blog Posts - Enigma: A Review of Albert Adria's Barcelona Culinary Adventure - Mushroom & Black Truffle Chawanmushi I’m not a hot soup fan, never have been. So this wasn’t my favorite. I do love the mushroom + black truffle one-two punch that has found itself on a lot of menus recently (see Eleven Madison Park). It was good, and I ate it all, but it wasn’t my favorite. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1564322622103-QHLHKNCWH2Y5F2SFK00H/fullsizeoutput_2615.jpeg Blog Posts - Enigma: A Review of Albert Adria's Barcelona Culinary Adventure - Aged Lobster This was the outstanding dish of the night to me. The lobster is cured in aged cow fat and had the most delicious, marbleized meat essence. Plus, they made this sweet music video to show how they make it. Try not to start dancing when you watch, I dare you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1564322677122-PWV9NK5REN8QBIFXJ4ZA/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Enigma: A Review of Albert Adria's Barcelona Culinary Adventure - Wagyu pâté en croûte Let’s admire the plating for a second on not just this dish, but all the dishes. I adore a small bite placed on a large plate. I love to see where they place it and if there are any patterns, etc. I’ve also been obsessed with pâté en croûte recently, as it’s been showing up on fine dining menus often. A great first bite to the dinner portion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1564322480756-V14Z1UDZJLCR6VXYU22V/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Enigma: A Review of Albert Adria's Barcelona Culinary Adventure The main dining room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1564437733319-3WB64L8RX3760BCXL62J/PP3thJ3vQuua8du%25q1ojAA.jpg Blog Posts - Enigma: A Review of Albert Adria's Barcelona Culinary Adventure #elbarri4life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1564322851882-JJHTS7F4CRSWZAZJ91PO/NeSmvHRDRKm6HcESZ3U4gg.jpg Blog Posts - Enigma: A Review of Albert Adria's Barcelona Culinary Adventure - Morels with Coconut Morels are my favorite mushroom now – let’s get that on the record. I also love the refreshing flavor of coconut. I would have never thought to put these two things together, as I think of Morels as a cold, forrest ingredient and coconut as a tropical ingredient; however, they combined beautifully. East meets West – let’s solve some world problems through food, people. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1564414389169-DUJJ65DQ5UPN0UZT6M6X/rVxeFpLpTr%252BzjYz7XIhvaQ.jpg Blog Posts - Enigma: A Review of Albert Adria's Barcelona Culinary Adventure - Sus We were first handed a cocktail, which was gin and dry vermouth and a spray of Mandarin orange essence. Let’s get boozy, people. I think it’s nice when a restaurant starts you off with a drink, whether it be champagne or a cocktail. It’s a very welcoming sign that puts you in the mood. See pictures later for Yvonne’s mood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1564437647085-CN0ENUWO0H78BXD0GG4O/ZSLrZUHaTzm971v1I3sTzg.jpg Blog Posts - Enigma: A Review of Albert Adria's Barcelona Culinary Adventure Some of us did the wine pairing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1564321767769-L1Y07DYTCVNEU1KHO6RM/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Enigma: A Review of Albert Adria's Barcelona Culinary Adventure - Squid Veil We watched as our chef sliced the squid so thin that it was transparent. She then put a drop of olive oil and a drop of soy sauce on each of our pieces. One of my favorite bites of the night – so simple, yet so good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1564513689186-J0E47BGGQK937O49LRN1/JntU%25NlHRhK6INks8VYbIw.jpg Blog Posts - Enigma: A Review of Albert Adria's Barcelona Culinary Adventure We don’t remember your name, but you were awesome https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1564321987646-IB7NSOE04K560GFH2EE9/W8D7kRYxRyGgA5QOzu3RJw.jpg Blog Posts - Enigma: A Review of Albert Adria's Barcelona Culinary Adventure La Planxa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1564324972420-M71Q3SPKSPGRL537G6U2/WTguQR1fSQ6RHsmz1RXv5g.jpg Blog Posts - Enigma: A Review of Albert Adria's Barcelona Culinary Adventure - Lyo-strawberry & Truffle Profiterol Each of these snacks were served with a cocktail. Who doesn’t love a nice strawberry with a truffle profiterol? This was a fun bite. https://scallionpancake.com/blog/TheUpdogKombuchaOrginStory monthly 0.5 2019-07-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1563220548508-3WTWPQG9QL5W6297E0UQ/1Cs%2BspoQQKWENiQ%25%2BwL%25Dw.jpg Blog Posts - The Updog Kombucha Origin Story https://scallionpancake.com/blog/haar-restaurant-review-2019-dean-banks monthly 0.5 2019-07-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1559853387124-8SBY9RBPYEJABF649UA4/S%252BlytAbZQwq1P1YnKVMqew.jpg Blog Posts - Haar Restaurant: Dean Banks' St. Andrews Star https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1560117656274-3ZFJ6XF7R6KMT1NKT72M/IMG_3590.JPG Blog Posts - Haar Restaurant: Dean Banks' St. Andrews Star The moment before the putt: The 60 foot make on the 18th hole at the Old Course. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1560004288955-IYTTA55YWS38LPB8VQE8/ifnO4aJ7QZ%252B8mntzlBYXNA.jpg Blog Posts - Haar Restaurant: Dean Banks' St. Andrews Star - Oyster, jalapeño, & Cucumber We knew we were at a special place when the oysters came out in dry ice. The jalapeño added a nice spicy kick to the briny oyster. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1560004494578-ZM8GGX8BVU0OPJZH10CX/uPPSzxY6Qumfp8OJs4oIxQ.jpg Blog Posts - Haar Restaurant: Dean Banks' St. Andrews Star - Spiced Octopus, Citrus Barley, Burnt Tomato This was the best octopus dish I think I’ve ever had. The octopus was cooked perfectly and served over a spicy tomato sauce with a nice helping of barley. The flavor of the octopus mixed with the tomato and barley was just incredible. This is the dish I think about the most and want again so badly that I’m considering a quick weekend trip to St. Andrews. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1560004915421-OM0WB1QS167TSRV6M7UT/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Haar Restaurant: Dean Banks' St. Andrews Star - Fife Rare Breed Pork belly, Kimchi Puree Chef Banks doesn’t have any “throw away” menu items. There is so much thought put into every dish. We were talking to Chef Banks and asked how he got inspired by his dishes. He said that most are inspired by his travel and watching street food vendors cook. This dish must have been inspired by a trip to Asia, but what is amazing about Banks is he puts a Scottish spin on everything (hence the Fife pork). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1560117818876-LIEZ5BTD5YPOUMP1D1WC/gold+pug.png Blog Posts - Haar Restaurant: Dean Banks' St. Andrews Star https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1560004656385-VH0NTG4WE5I1VJAXQATO/BCiAzoXfQE2vALuu21T%25BA.jpg Blog Posts - Haar Restaurant: Dean Banks' St. Andrews Star - Scottish Grass Fed Beef, Black Garlic Every sauce on every dish was a 12 out of 10. This black garlic sauce paired with the beef so perfectly it begged the question: “why don’t we always eat steak with a black garlic sauce?” Just incredible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1560005787765-6N3V2VW2MK39YLPKJ5JE/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Haar Restaurant: Dean Banks' St. Andrews Star - Wild Halibut, Tomato Beurre Blanc, Sea Kale My dad, aka Bernard, loves fish, but he normally stays away from Halibut because, in his words, “Halibut has no flavor.” I was interested to get his opinion on Haar’s take on the Halibut, and even he admitted that this was the best halibut he’s ever had. The Halibut was cooked perfectly and the tomato/kale sauce paired with the fish was just delightful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1560115516235-88JYA1Z36JB01GJRPDL7/vJIivlOySKar4xQFFwvDXQ.jpg Blog Posts - Haar Restaurant: Dean Banks' St. Andrews Star - Banofee Banana seems to be a polarizing dessert. Olivia of Updog Kombucha throws up if she’s within 100 feet of a banana. I personally love them, and I loved this dessert, which mixed toffee, banana, chocolate, and whiskey together into a magical experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1560005625984-L69EZ1AJGLDMR47DO61Q/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Haar Restaurant: Dean Banks' St. Andrews Star - Lamb Rump, Café de Paris Lamb and duck are my two favorite and go-to meats. The best part about Scotland is there is lamb everywhere (shout out Dolly), and Banks’ take of turning the lamb into a classic French steak dish was top notch. Besides the octopus, this was a favorite for me. What made it extra special? The potato straws, which soaked up the Café de Paris sauce and became soft and delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1560116841605-LZVRCBHBARHKNJ5GMCV3/rvtSF0aYQ6uacqLgDk%25RRw.jpg Blog Posts - Haar Restaurant: Dean Banks' St. Andrews Star https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1560115243182-52VCA9GH4PBFF4A208AY/fullsizeoutput_10c4.jpg Blog Posts - Haar Restaurant: Dean Banks' St. Andrews Star - Rhubarb This was a giant rhubarb ball that we poured whiskey over, which caused the ball to melt and turn everything into a kind of dessert soup. Normally i’m against a whiskey shot in a dessert, because all you can taste is the whiskey. But the whiskey merely added a nice edge to the dessert and definitely enhanced the experience. https://scallionpancake.com/blog/el-cellar-de-can-roca-2019-review monthly 0.5 2020-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1559488496062-P2TYWK6TEIW4E3GQAXV4/nWklU5JLR2agpveQjWttPQ.jpg Blog Posts - El Celler de Can Roca Review: The Roca Brothers Deliver Golden balls that had pop rocks in them https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1559768103922-3T2KP49EQEXHZX671D0A/6fSjGIGLQLGMLBYsYmmzcQ.jpg Blog Posts - El Celler de Can Roca Review: The Roca Brothers Deliver The orb inside the globe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1559332803820-L142NOP6T560AYCL8NIU/ZjdZR1tCSSmJ5aNlKwT5lA.jpg Blog Posts - El Celler de Can Roca Review: The Roca Brothers Deliver - Prawn marinated with Rice Vinegar The prawn dish is also a signature of the restaurant, with its bright orange sauce and head of the prawn. In America we’ve taken the shrimp flavor out of shrimp, so we really only get the meat texture. This dish emphasis that flavor—the salty, ocean, seaweed taste that a great shrimp has. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1559768001744-5WWS9LVQOMJCKD1ACUD9/4OJ7FItRTOqFoucMb5coYw.jpg Blog Posts - El Celler de Can Roca Review: The Roca Brothers Deliver In the bathroom they had a jar from the Santa Maria Novella Pharmacy in Florence https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1559489091114-8W096XUI2MUQBCJA3Z0F/f9lZ0H7SSaS0hso1ccTCaQ.jpg Blog Posts - El Celler de Can Roca Review: The Roca Brothers Deliver The view from our table into the courtyard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1559332178915-EQYZGF7LSZQTY566MVAF/mSMliBt3RPSKRQ6XqSsaPA.jpg Blog Posts - El Celler de Can Roca Review: The Roca Brothers Deliver - Perretxicos consomé with cured veal Consomé is a French dish of concentrated meat broth. This one is made with perretxicos (mushrooms) and a nice chunk of veal. This was good, but not one of our favorites of the night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1558893696974-TWMEOIJ05SMVT8TOXRF5/h5OnuSWlSQenWOL67WDm%25Q.jpg Blog Posts - El Celler de Can Roca Review: The Roca Brothers Deliver - Tuna belly with Ginger Who doesn’t enjoy a perfect piece of tuna belly in ginger? The Roca’s play on a little sushi to cleanse the palate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1559333256529-PLZJ8SRJNUBH0IL96P9M/N6kYrbUTTxiJnuS81Z49eA.jpg Blog Posts - El Celler de Can Roca Review: The Roca Brothers Deliver - whiskey Cake This was one of the best tasting desserts I’ve ever had. The cake was so moist with the whiskey flavor, and whatever magical toppings they put on this balanced the cake out. I would have eaten this until I threw up, multiple times over. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1559850925010-8I84LA0D727E9NC9XEMQ/gold+pug.png Blog Posts - El Celler de Can Roca Review: The Roca Brothers Deliver https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1559850926830-4Q6XZU52A8MBQJS8X85T/gold+pug.png Blog Posts - El Celler de Can Roca Review: The Roca Brothers Deliver https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1559850928852-DTEJVN9YSF3CGHM2P79L/gold+pug.png Blog Posts - El Celler de Can Roca Review: The Roca Brothers Deliver https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1559767897916-2OR8Q3JTJ4Q2Y3OOH5DB/nfS38znZS0K%255YhVcECAxQ.jpg Blog Posts - El Celler de Can Roca Review: The Roca Brothers Deliver Us and the boss - Josep Roca https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1559333074148-09N55VS0XHJRGP812OQL/fullsizeoutput_270d.jpeg Blog Posts - El Celler de Can Roca Review: The Roca Brothers Deliver - Smoked Duck Nagret with Orange Duck and lamb are my favorite meats, so whenever there is a duck on a menu I get excited. The smokiness really accentuated the duck flavor here – duck southern BBQ if we ever conceived of BBQing a duck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1559332716649-5NR1DDMP9UZ5QTCDC69V/GRCiigILTTqK09jBTDjYHQ.jpg Blog Posts - El Celler de Can Roca Review: The Roca Brothers Deliver - White asparagus with sea anemone This is literally the most phallic dish we’ve ever seen. It’s kind of distracting in a way, especially from this angle. It is fun to eat sea anemone though - that’s something you don’t see on a menu every day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1559488551932-3RS9M04URASRVJ63H60R/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - El Celler de Can Roca Review: The Roca Brothers Deliver Cranberry pastries https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1558893637413-77PFDH3UAUKWV599TV4Y/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - El Celler de Can Roca Review: The Roca Brothers Deliver - Memory of a Bar in the Suburbs of Girona Squids, Kidneys with Sherry, gentian and orange bonbon. Montse’s meat cannelloni, cod brandade Here we’re taking a trip back to the Roca’s parents’ restaurant. These elaborate bites were meant to represent dishes which the Rocas grew up on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1559333019063-WLXS48TSAGXPH11KMUKC/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - El Celler de Can Roca Review: The Roca Brothers Deliver - Steamed Fresh-Caught Whole fish, stuffed with seaweeds and sea anemones They brought to our table a whole fish which they said they were going to prepare for us. 10 minutes later, this baby comes out. You can see the progression of dishes, from bites, to salad, to fish. This was our final fish dish until we got to the last of our savory dishes - the meats. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1559333193102-MSYAYLB5L0DWX282G5UY/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - El Celler de Can Roca Review: The Roca Brothers Deliver - Petrichor distilled earth, pine syrup ice cream, carob cookie, fir dust, cocoa biscuit This dish is supposed to represent when the Rocas would play in the forrest. They have a full-time scientist on their staff, who they worked with to figure out how to get the essence of the earth edible. This dish tasted like your childhood in the mud, but in the best of ways. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1559332867437-OYIP2ZOQBA49P4Z9R5KC/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - El Celler de Can Roca Review: The Roca Brothers Deliver - Langoustine with Sagebrush, Vanilla Oil, and toasted butter The vanilla flavor shows back up in this dish in the most subtle way, accenting the traditional lobster and butter flavors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1558889041407-CESG7BPFE4AV3M9HJEQ3/NnKL82XvSmKHRp%25M5eiVIQ.jpg Blog Posts - El Celler de Can Roca Review: The Roca Brothers Deliver https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1559488449773-4B523SDBN1X7DYQR80DV/08ae9OLkSEWo3GVwvwc7Rg.jpg Blog Posts - El Celler de Can Roca Review: The Roca Brothers Deliver Hello dessert cart my old friend https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1558893753593-8C87STPE7JMWWNGQWFNY/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - El Celler de Can Roca Review: The Roca Brothers Deliver - Pine pollen, Pine Nut, Avocado, Green asparagus, and pine cone vinaigrette Notice that every dish has its own custom plates, cutlery, etc. We’ve seen custom dishes before, but never on every single dish. The attention to detail was amazing. Scallionpancake is all in on the pine cone trend. We loved the subtle flavors, and this bite made us think we were in the forrest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1559332307804-359HWYU2JG86N61JZSR4/fullsizeoutput_26fd.jpeg Blog Posts - El Celler de Can Roca Review: The Roca Brothers Deliver - Bread So at this point, the bread man walks by with a tray of freshly made breads. Word to the wise—only take one. We have just started the meal and although these breads are amazing, they will fill you up and cause you problems later in the meal. Don’t be like us and exercise some self control. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1559767840214-E9CDP01PUK9V0JCWT0CG/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - El Celler de Can Roca Review: The Roca Brothers Deliver Our awesome waiter showing us the freshly caught red mullet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1559332649023-LFCVZZYHLSC5AQISVA53/ZdmQDeHlTxig9Iu7vlU2JQ.jpg Blog Posts - El Celler de Can Roca Review: The Roca Brothers Deliver - Mackerel Ajoblanco When is Spain, you should have Spanish mackerel. I believe it’s actually a law. Scallionpancake says, “Why not have it at the best restaurant in Spain?” Sorry we are using the third person so much in this post, we’ve been watching a lot of professional wrestling recently. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1559333136156-UKLG3F20S45SJ7RZEM8A/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - El Celler de Can Roca Review: The Roca Brothers Deliver - Veal Pastrami with puree of celariac, marrow, and picked vegetables Have you been to Katz or Langer’s? Then you know good pastrami. Add the tenderness of veal to a great pastrami flavor and you’ve got this guy. I would have eaten this on a #19 any day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1559332943876-FARV857IDECE83C7LH7F/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - El Celler de Can Roca Review: The Roca Brothers Deliver - Semi cured hake, juice of its bones, asparagus and rocket pesto, and grilled piparras This was the point in the meal where Wayne was asking the waiters to stop bringing dishes. He hadn’t trained for years for moments like this like we have. Little did he know we had 4 more of these meals coming in the next week. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1558893577265-GZB0G18G2PZLCG6FWNM7/otFsOF2zS4OPoO0RnBqJeQ.jpg Blog Posts - El Celler de Can Roca Review: The Roca Brothers Deliver - The World Our first dish was an elaborate globe with dishes based on the Roca’s travels around the world. Mexico was represented by a taco, Singapore by a chili crab, Egypt by a pyramid, Turkey with lamb and yogurt, and Peru with a causa limeña. The last bite came with a lever which was used to guess whether the last dish was representing Peru or Turkey. If you turned the lever the correct way, the globe opened up and a sphere of edible seawater appeared! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1559332504887-QSWZGOZUYZMYOIY9V9UF/1Og4MUFmSLKGWhEMKbuxwg.jpg Blog Posts - El Celler de Can Roca Review: The Roca Brothers Deliver - Spring pickles with walnut “romesco” sauce I believe it’s a rule now that all the top restaurants in the world must serve a pickle dish. And why not when you can show off your fermentation skills? Plus, who doesn’t love a nice walnut sauce? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1558893814585-VMP7XTZRXAR8HXJ43ZP7/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - El Celler de Can Roca Review: The Roca Brothers Deliver - Green olive’s ice cream and black olive tempura This is probably the signature dish of the restaurant. An olive tree is brought to the table with olives hanging from the tree. You pick them and eat them straight from the tree. The green ones were frozen and the black ones were fried. A “wow factor” dish if there ever was one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1559332572094-WJVQBSCI9QGVSNCYKUWZ/fullsizeoutput_2703.jpeg Blog Posts - El Celler de Can Roca Review: The Roca Brothers Deliver - Charcoal-grilled green peas, emulsion of its pod and vanilla This was my favorite dish of the night. Vanilla has kind of gone out of fashion, but I love the flavor of vanilla. The black “vanilla bean pod” on this dish is actually all made of green peas to look like a vanilla pod. The fresh pea balances the sweet vanilla perfectly in this plate. Also check out the custom plate with the greens specs embedded right in the glass! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1559333310466-2P6I3YGIOTD30WNCM1RA/oJ3q7oo%2BSY2qVW%2BrxJ8nhA.jpg Blog Posts - El Celler de Can Roca Review: The Roca Brothers Deliver - White Flower elderberry, acacia, orange blossom, soursop, lychee, and green apple This silver globe contained edible flowers and a fruity ice cream. It was beautiful, delicate, and most importantly delicious. It was a perfectly refreshing course to end the meal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1559332233304-03KDPEN2BJED02SCKDOX/umV21C6VR9e1nQKcP%25Cwfg.jpg Blog Posts - El Celler de Can Roca Review: The Roca Brothers Deliver - St George’s Mushroom Brioche An amazing bite of mushroom flavor. This was mushroom forward, mushroom empowered, and a great step in the right direction for mushroom rights. We loved it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1558892749777-CI619GQ1FFFZVN7GFK8X/6kFNYRilRIGh3d0luxhW5w.jpg Blog Posts - El Celler de Can Roca Review: The Roca Brothers Deliver The patio outside the bar area https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1559332382553-OYSH0B1324K4J7NPRSHL/fullsizeoutput_26fe.jpeg Blog Posts - El Celler de Can Roca Review: The Roca Brothers Deliver - Vegetable surf and turf seaweeds, spring herbs, and flowers Now the main courses have begun. The first two dishes are plays on salads, with the first being a surf and turf salad made with mushrooms and seaweed. A refreshing first main dish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1559332446569-XSFO72YQ2Q50EVMME0D3/ohFTfrulRIKEgXtnpkoWWg.jpg Blog Posts - El Celler de Can Roca Review: The Roca Brothers Deliver - Orange Salad This is also a classic dish of the restaurant which changes based on the seasons, but it’s always orange. This take included mullet roe, tuna jerky, sweet potato puree, carrot puree, saffron, Jerusalem artichoke, and mango. Basically everything that is or could be close to orange. https://scallionpancake.com/blog/dorothy-creamery-cheese-scallionpancake-loaded-nachos monthly 0.5 2019-05-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1555258246157-QF4NBL56FJ6OQGAO0G6K/4A09FAC9-76B9-4F00-8DB1-44BF236E40E8.JPG Blog Posts - Dorothy Creamery Scallionpancake Loaded Nachos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1555259010802-33I3QM65264J39UI52VZ/FullSizeRender-1.jpg Blog Posts - Dorothy Creamery Scallionpancake Loaded Nachos First things first: grab your Dorothy Creamery cheese! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1555258427365-DC6EZTQF1XWYV2LYVVGZ/IMG_0139.jpeg Blog Posts - Dorothy Creamery Scallionpancake Loaded Nachos - Step One: Fry Up Some bacon Is there any sweeter sound and smell in the world than that of bacon frying in a pan? We cooked ours in a large cast iron skillet. Once the bacon is on the verge of crispy, remove it from the pan and place it on a paper-towel lined plate, reserving the bacon grease. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1555259031651-D0BNJRPA5LGA5J4F5QDK/FullSizeRender.jpg Blog Posts - Dorothy Creamery Scallionpancake Loaded Nachos Who wouldn’t want a bite of these bad boys? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1555258754793-P7DIKA54FR67SW2OMD3F/IMG_2002.jpeg Blog Posts - Dorothy Creamery Scallionpancake Loaded Nachos - Step Four: Cheese TIME Let’s get cheesy, people. Grab your Dorothy Creamery cheese. We used two rounds of Comeback Cow and one Keep Dreaming. Cut the rind off of the cheese, and add it to a medium-sized saucepan with heavy cream. Cook on medium heat, stirring consistently until the cheese and cream have melted into a perfect, lump-free cheese sauce. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1555258728246-9LT7XDN2QZSPZ0URVF7K/IMG_0148.jpeg Blog Posts - Dorothy Creamery Scallionpancake Loaded Nachos - Step Three: Add Kettle Chips Jason had the idea to make nachos for our recipe, and it was also his idea to use kettle chips, which I loved! Everyone uses tortilla chips, but how many people make nachos with a crunchy kettle chip? Genius. I knew I married him for a reason. Add the kettle chips to the pan with the banana peppers and scallions, and then add the cooked bacon back to the pan and mix it all up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1555258656721-S206729LCC9HQCT6QVWC/IMG_0142.jpeg Blog Posts - Dorothy Creamery Scallionpancake Loaded Nachos - Step Two: sauté scallions & banana peppers I love and adore banana peppers (I eat them right out of the jar), and you know that we can’t have a recipe without scallions! When you’re chopping the scallions, reserve about a quarter cup of the top bright green part (keep them raw). Put these in the already hot cast iron pan with a bit of the leftover bacon grease. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1555259229922-QX5CX1LEE8XHQ3RMTYHP/FullSizeRender-2.jpg Blog Posts - Dorothy Creamery Scallionpancake Loaded Nachos - Step Five: Plate the Nachos Add the kettle chip mixture to a plate and spoon the cheese sauce over the top. Sprinkle some of the reserved scallions on top, along with some cilantro, if you’re a fan! Et voila! Optional step: take the cheese to your backyard and get some sexy photographs. https://scallionpancake.com/blog/harpers-restaurant-charlotte-review monthly 0.5 2019-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1555262724752-3KBS62L1P4VGJ5QSF2E7/IMG_1489.jpg Blog Posts - Harper's Restaurant STRAIGHT OUTTA DENMARK https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1555262533896-CE3924N8JOYTO43VLZYA/IMG_1502.jpeg Blog Posts - Harper's Restaurant A Charlotte classic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1555262336342-L3K2P0MHO15UPZ5C206Z/IMG_1471.jpeg Blog Posts - Harper's Restaurant - Asian Chicken Salad Asian chicken, mixed greens, mushrooms, almonds, scallions, and crispy wontons The chef told us that this salad is one of their most popular menu items, and it’s a solid option. I’m not usually a chicken breast fan, but theirs is juicy and flavorful, and the crispy blackened bits take it over the top. This was my first time trying this, and I’d order it again! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1555263774334-CADQPAZI7TNRG37M9WYC/american_horror_story_coven_hero.jpg Blog Posts - Harper's Restaurant Do you think Harper’s Chicken Supremes could be the next SUPREME WITCH in the coven? image credit to SYFY Wire. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1555262680553-9HGGO6XLK75NO1KMRKIC/Attachment-1.jpeg Blog Posts - Harper's Restaurant ALL HAIL FRIED FOODZ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1555262504212-CKE8J3QX0U997GUCTAJZ/IMG_1493.jpeg Blog Posts - Harper's Restaurant - IRON SKILLET COOKIE Do you like cookies? How about warm cookies? Well, you’re in luck. This iron skillet cookie checks all the boxes, ya’ll. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1555262366168-7LDOIGBACB5BH8ELRD47/IMG_1456.jpg Blog Posts - Harper's Restaurant - Harper’s Original Chicken Supremes These are Jason’s FAVORITES. Seriously. He says Harper’s chicken supremes are the best chicken tenders in town, and just look at that crispy fried batter. You can get an appetizer portion or an entree portion, and they come with their house-cut fries. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1555262305195-ITBSQLEQXZ3YWTQNZWAQ/IMG_1448.jpg Blog Posts - Harper's Restaurant - “Secret Menu” Blue Cheese Chips We’re going to let you in on our little secret: Harper’s “secret menu” blue cheese chips. Apparently these used to be on the menu, but you can still get them if you ask nicely. Personally, I like to douse these in a HEAVY pour of hot sauce, but Jason doesn’t like that one bit. You do you. But whatever you decide hot sauce wise: GET THE CHIPS. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1555262394566-1INR8RK0PRQ8ZQUZKMJU/IMG_1454.jpg Blog Posts - Harper's Restaurant - House-Cut Fries These fries take two days to make. They are cut in house, brined, and then fried up to absolute perfection. That golden-brown color isn’t fry face tune, it’s just the mark of a potato treated right. Don’t expect to be able to share these with anyone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1555262423974-GCUAW900CX73MHRMDJ2Z/IMG_1482.jpg Blog Posts - Harper's Restaurant - StreetSide Grilled Fish Tacos Grilled white fish, fresh corn tortillas, grilled pineapple pickled onion, salsa verde served with Spanish rice & black beans Did someone say Taco Tuesday? Who wants to crowd into the same old tired taco joint as the rest of Charlotte when you can get these beauties? That’s what I thought. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1555262456973-MIZ3R4NZZOK8KVAR8C8W/IMG_1489.jpg Blog Posts - Harper's Restaurant - DANISH RIBS Do you want to eat the screen? Uh, yeah you do. These ribs were fabulous and right outta Denmark, which you know we love. Danish ribs really do come from Denmark, are known for being more tender than traditional American ribs, and have 13 ribs instead of the usual 12. These babies are GOOOOD. https://scallionpancake.com/blog/noma-review-of-seafood-season-2019 monthly 0.5 2019-11-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1556063298415-4KXV6ETDOAIPQEYVUSCE/WU8AL%25UGQcyV%2Be%2B5DdJ8Bw.jpg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Seafood Season Menu - hot smoked, then barbecued arctic King Crab We’ve made it to the main dish, which is barbecued arctic king crab from Finnmark, which is basically the North Pole. Each crab was served with a QR code showing you when and where the crab was caught, its size, and who caught it. Ours was considered XXXLarge, weighing in at over 10 pounds! The crabs are kept alive on sight at Noma until they are ready to be served. The dish is served with a side of horseradish juice, and you could tell it was good because the table got quiet for five straight minutes as people were eating and enjoying their crabs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1556155162958-NH54FGZVI5LBPXMX8AY4/gold+pug.png Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Seafood Season Menu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1556155166147-HYQPV92N7IXMPNR6VH9I/gold+pug.png Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Seafood Season Menu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1556155168874-IXXPXYZ7RAHSFB0UGOUB/gold+pug.png Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Seafood Season Menu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1556062387951-LGCH7XVGQUP4M487GPTW/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Seafood Season Menu - Grey Shrimp Cooked with sea Lettuce This was described as a lettuce ravioli, and it was one of the best bites of the night. A danish shrimp ravioli. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1556062325344-ZAG046L651X4F4R46K02/m4wZ4qm5R%2B6YfTn2%25hEZEA.jpg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Seafood Season Menu - MarInated sweet shrimp How cute are these little shrimps? Kristen Wile from Unpretentious Palate described them aptly as spooning the herbs/flowers. This bite reminded me so much of the shrimp tacos from Noma Under the Bridge we had a few years prior. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1556154508640-XPVJMO96UOMXF0NKCEPR/750%2BMnACRCK0EYGTR0NrFA.jpg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Seafood Season Menu Rene Redzepi hangig out with us for a few minutes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1556062710172-3R6KNDMZBWCZTQEFCA3K/fullsizeoutput_255c.jpeg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Seafood Season Menu - cured Turbot The turbot was served with a corn miso from the fermentation lab. The miso added a hint of sweetness to the dish that gave the fish a pineapple flavor, which I think is what Noma was going for with the tiny pine needles in the presentation. This was one of the coolest and most subtle dishes for me, but a lot of people at the table thought it lacked flavor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1556063852413-22YD4LI24KA6RAVM98EO/Attachment-1-5.jpeg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Seafood Season Menu - Cardamom scented sea Star Noma told us they tried hard to serve actual sea stars, but apparently they taste terrible. So they settled for the second best thing, which was a cardamom toffee sea star made to look and feel like an actual sea star. A great tasting, and fun play on the seafood theme. Overall, we felt that these desserts were stronger than the ones we had during the Vegetable Season. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1556063901620-6B65DN6RQ0ZKYSAC0QQV/Attachment-1-9.jpeg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Seafood Season Menu - Chocolate Cod Skin You knew we had to end with seafood, and we ended with fried cod skin covered in chocolate from Mexico. It was served with a “dagger” to help cut up the skin. The chocolate was not too sweet, but provided a nice balance to the crunchy skin. A great last bite. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1556151962039-Y6OGAQT8MV2VQ807VMPF/svvq%2BGoKRsCIZED8nYKWcQ.jpg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Seafood Season Menu The private dining room looking out to graffiti from Christiania. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1556063648034-48G1BTS9SYFVO4QA9G0A/Attachment-1.jpeg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Seafood Season Menu - beach Crab Gel and Pinecones Here we have a crab gel with pinecones. As you’ll see in the first dessert dish, the pinecone has become one of the best things we’ve eaten. The presentation of this dish was done in a hollowed out crab shelled that had been covered in wax. Naturally, this takes a long time to make, and the overall effect was well worth it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1556153101230-MGAHQJU9H0LQFW1PAZXN/t90lWyK%25R%25Kj6ZbYcEp4KA.jpg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Seafood Season Menu Oh wow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1555780002713-67112OG7QH3NJ7UI0J83/9oy7c%2BM%2BSHGXU8x3ecmi1A.jpg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Seafood Season Menu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1556063774736-SITPBPMTS9W5EQFFPXXC/Attachment-1-3.jpeg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Seafood Season Menu - Lumpfish roe & cured egg yolk Lumpfish roe had just peaked in freshness, so this dish replaced the sea urchin dish served earlier in the seafood season. The roe was served with the egg yolk, Mirabelle blossoms, and rose oil. The rose oil added a great aftertaste to the savory and decadent lumpfish roe. This roe tasted like you were having the finest sturgeon caviar. We’re sad we missed the sea urchin, but we were very happy with this dish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1555779557783-1M8F0EEN75MVTJ8U3BD0/7w209Hh0TYKzzXijt02%25zQ.jpg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Seafood Season Menu Welcome to our greenhouse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1556063004884-0D9FM09554KJ9SKD10PM/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Seafood Season Menu - cod Tongue Schnitzel The cod tongue still on the bone had been deep fried and then covered with wasabi leaves. I think at this point it’s good to take a step back to understand how unique this dish is. Did you even know that Cods had tongues? Did you know they could be fried and served on it’s bone to taste like schnitzel? It’s easy at Noma become jaded by the uniqueness and amazingness of each dish, as that’s what you’re expecting, but hot damn, each dish is so good it’s just hard to wrap your head around it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1556063700430-SIAZSWXZ411ZMS8T886T/Attachment-1-1.jpeg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Seafood Season Menu - medium rare Blue Shell Mussel When we were given this dish we were instructed to eat the mussel and then drink a mushroom broth which was hidden underneath the seaweed. I am a sucker for these multi-sensory experiences, and I loved tasting the soup while smelling the seaweed. It felt like you were at the beach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1556153442480-GWXBRXIAAC8I87DG4TM3/03RWyK3nRXWIL8PlVntskg.jpg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Seafood Season Menu Sorry we just ate your brothers bro https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1556063228614-IEW6V4BHH7L1GTKS0WKC/fullsizeoutput_2552.jpeg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Seafood Season Menu - Boiled brown Crab on Flatbread This crab cracker was prepared using a technique that Noma had picked up in Tulum, Mexico. The cracker had been deep fried twice to allow for it to puff up and be able to be stuffed with the crab. This dish itself is so time consuming to make it – the crackers are hand cut to look like crabs and then hand stuffed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1556152099608-DCFR53K6GB5530V3VYA2/Fd%25cMsNSTjOUC66jZG3Lkg.jpg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Seafood Season Menu The clock in the main kitchen that says “FASTER” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1556062029944-8PH1K1ZZ7O0I8VYW7E2O/Rg6irBtiSWGODsrrtwfj3g.jpg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Seafood Season Menu - Fresh Norwegian Scallop As you walk in, you can see the chefs opening the scallops to keep them as fresh as possible. They were delivered to our table and we were instructed to use the top part of the shell as a fork to scrap off the scallop and eat it with its roe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1556063347985-SAPQKJVJKJL0VYJ0UHXU/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Seafood Season Menu - Crab Salad Right after the large crab meat was served we were presented with a warm crab salad. This was my favorite savory dish of the night. The salad was hot and delicious, and was just seasoned and dressed to perfection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1556062237248-B193BZCUFUPINZ6RMISF/5FVp%2BcfPQOyF8oi43TqgaA.jpg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Seafood Season Menu - seafood Platter Carpet Clam, Venus Clam, and Mahogany Clam One of my favorite bites of the night was this Carpet Clam, which was served with a delicious paste underneath. The Mahogany Clam is a rare clam that lives to be over 100 year sold. The clams we ate were around 100 years old, and we were told we could count the rings on the shell to see the exact age. We got to about 10 before we gave up. One of the coolest parts of the dish is we were given quince to squeeze over the clams like you would typically squeeze a lemon. A great unique Noma touch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1556062942681-T634JO30M9S6J1UZDP4F/fullsizeoutput_25ce.jpeg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Seafood Season Menu - Cod bladder simmered with quince This was the beginning of the cod sequence, which started with this cod bladder with quince. I’ve never had cod bladder before, but I really enjoyed it. It had the texture of a cross between pork belly and well cooked octopus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1555853176135-LDP0Q2FT8QXRSINAVC15/CR6UaFfeSvK90Snfhmnm%25Q.jpg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Seafood Season Menu Oh hi it’s us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1556062629805-XM9HTGIE3N3D4YGISDSQ/fullsizeoutput_2549.jpeg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Seafood Season Menu - Ramps Ramps had just been delivered to Noma, and the fermentation lab has been using hundreds of kilos for something exciting – probably for the vegetable season. We got to experience some as a side dish to the lumpfish roe, and they added a nice earthy balance to the richness of the roe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1556063570880-5XJX3T2CJQO99DQADBI8/FullSizeRender-1.jpg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Seafood Season Menu - salted & dried berries from Summer This dish was literally everything to us. It was both of our favorites, and I think maybe the most perfect dish I’ve ever had. We were served sheep’s milk cheese with last year’s preserves, including pine cones. We had one of these pinecones on the Vegetable menu, and we had been dying the try them again. The fact that each of us had 4 or 5 of them made us so happy. The broth was perfect. The ratio of cheese to fruit to liquid was perfect. It was all just perfect. As Yvonne said, if she were allowed she would have unlimited quantities of this she would have eaten so much as to make herself sick. Weirdo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1555853128662-CG6MK44TDNRF4E6C1P7Z/XDEz2KuqQ8qfGdizL7GBiQ.jpg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Seafood Season Menu The parade into the dining area https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1556150473184-7XO5HC8ZXEPRXP24E1TX/eC72XcCuQ2WCWcZ0ZK3a9w.jpg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Seafood Season Menu Apple and Herbs Juice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1556152294230-UBDSLJDX8V5KUPC9XLKH/XozhEKpvShe6EFQwwxl%257A.jpg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Seafood Season Menu A view of the main dining room with the power plant in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1556063081383-39BX9HFUEZXXK730K60A/fullsizeoutput_254f.jpeg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Seafood Season Menu - Salt Cod Pie Here they made a cod pie out of milk skin, very similar to the caramelized milk and cheese dish we had during the Vegetable Season. This is served with oyster leaves on top. Why are they called oyster leaves? Because they actually have the flavor of oysters! So cool. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1556150583920-HLNLEH86D7F1JFMCCYKY/Hs83lKEdRZudwoaJFFxxPA.jpg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Seafood Season Menu Tomato and Fig Leaf https://scallionpancake.com/blog/yume-charlotte-review monthly 0.5 2019-04-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1553129111354-KKQXC8QTY6CLWTA53U5F/Attachment-1-5.jpeg Blog Posts - Yume Ramen Sushi & Bar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1553128847737-XUQXO8ABUQJWMM1V17NT/Attachment-1-9.jpeg Blog Posts - Yume Ramen Sushi & Bar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1553127272021-SPPJYZKO64M6AO92MXF9/80592784-4B84-4F71-9390-0AE71C3A4B37.JPG Blog Posts - Yume Ramen Sushi & Bar - Karaage & Takoyaki Karaage is essentially a delicious Japanese chicken nugget, and takoyaki is basically an octopus hush puppy. If you haven’t had either of these, DO NOT PASS GO & RUN STRAIGHT TO YUME. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1553127163327-QC6HZ3SLO9NMM4Z3SG5U/Attachment-1-13.jpeg Blog Posts - Yume Ramen Sushi & Bar - Curry Fries A brilliant combination. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1553128222755-MGU0T9IKPZNUZ3V63UDN/Attachment-1-12.jpeg Blog Posts - Yume Ramen Sushi & Bar - Yume Masa AKA “Dreams Come True” Vodka, plum rosé, melon Japanese soda, and cranberry juice. Lined with pop rocks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1553128918604-9SRUBPHK4DV8KV6VERYC/Attachment-1-2.jpeg Blog Posts - Yume Ramen Sushi & Bar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1553128476532-9HFENC30L869E0JJHGGN/Attachment-1-6.jpeg Blog Posts - Yume Ramen Sushi & Bar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1553128030012-VW3P1TDBNKNA3TF95PK0/0824AD10-C585-4545-920A-D4D887673219.jpeg Blog Posts - Yume Ramen Sushi & Bar Jason “Always Ready to Roll at All Times” Ackerman https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1553126537690-F9ECMJD80739QPO4503D/E2F0BAF1-2D14-4D72-A659-CC7CFFDBB514.jpeg Blog Posts - Yume Ramen Sushi & Bar - Matcha Cheesecake A match made in heaven. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1553127929302-524SBUN6N2OESM68Q5VV/F36245B6-2589-46D8-9EA3-443F24C0A631.jpeg Blog Posts - Yume Ramen Sushi & Bar - UbeSawa Made with Japanese sweet yam & tastes like Pez candy. What’s not to love? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1553130324034-NEIGRB6I092MUQHOA7HB/Attachment-1-14.jpeg Blog Posts - Yume Ramen Sushi & Bar - Edamame Does sushi even exist without edamame? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1553128171715-MT749XY8NI5WRV4TGS07/7D3A01DA-6E28-4112-97C1-F6AF0BE28E6D.JPG Blog Posts - Yume Ramen Sushi & Bar Meet our friend Ted https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1553128810478-MNCQR2PXEXTGBHSN3DO6/Attachment-1-8.jpeg Blog Posts - Yume Ramen Sushi & Bar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1553129048372-LOTNK27382TTXEK4XNY0/Attachment-1.jpeg Blog Posts - Yume Ramen Sushi & Bar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1553128415613-2BEJLCIMFBC8X3PPCZFS/Attachment-1-4.jpeg Blog Posts - Yume Ramen Sushi & Bar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1553128450286-5KKYPYIVF23LN5U1TCFM/Attachment-1-3.jpeg Blog Posts - Yume Ramen Sushi & Bar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1553126755936-2WL1COQ0URF1ODFGXISJ/93AD46B8-99AD-469D-9610-FC6D37442DDA.JPG Blog Posts - Yume Ramen Sushi & Bar - Hana Roll Crab, Wagyu, & gold leaf https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1553127195456-8TAGS3B0D1DST3978FX2/IMG_0324.jpeg Blog Posts - Yume Ramen Sushi & Bar - Grilled Avocado Well, there’s a damn fine idea. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1553127846941-G7UYDJF87H24POFQM1AQ/Attachment-1-15.jpeg Blog Posts - Yume Ramen Sushi & Bar - Pork Belly Steam Buns As far as the eye can see. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1553128344691-A2Z6EAD2HRH7YBFQ33E3/F8D6E294-9128-4C5D-8AC1-F13B868D0172.jpeg Blog Posts - Yume Ramen Sushi & Bar - Gyoza The staple. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1553129006588-2S2G0XWCJK0T4LSGH2ZX/Attachment-1-1.jpeg Blog Posts - Yume Ramen Sushi & Bar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1553127974693-YCB9FBH18YI9Z65TTE9Y/57093DE8-A3B2-4861-BA3E-2CDD19C3B608.JPG Blog Posts - Yume Ramen Sushi & Bar ALL YOUR TUNA IS BELONG TO US https://scallionpancake.com/blog/buxton-hall-hello-sailor-collaboration-dinner-review-charlotte-asheville monthly 0.5 2019-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1551666843318-U9XRNVW5PJ6SW8U6GDUS/Attachment-1-1.jpeg Blog Posts - Buxton Hall + Hello, Sailor Collaboration Dinner - Whole FLounder Mojo verde & roasted chile mayonnaise Loved the flavor and preparation here. This is on Hello, Sailor’s regular menu, so you can drive to Cornelius and get it any time. At some point, we just dug into this spicy, crispy fish with our barehands. That’s the kind of bonding that happens at family style dinner – you get so comfortable with the people you’re dining with that you feel like you can be yourself and eat with your hands. It’s a beautiful thing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1551666999274-P0PKH3WDGOLK9IHL3H4I/Attachment-1-7.jpeg Blog Posts - Buxton Hall + Hello, Sailor Collaboration Dinner - Little Gem Lettuces With Rock crab & winter citrus This is very similar to the Citrus Crab Louie salad on Hello, Sailor’s regular menu, and similar to that salad, it was freaking amazing. I actually enjoyed the bulk of my serving the next day for lunch, and it really held up! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1551666756654-RL8DKM7OEYYGSP5BIWL4/Attachment-1-4.jpeg Blog Posts - Buxton Hall + Hello, Sailor Collaboration Dinner The best ribs we’ve had outside of Texas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1551666501369-FNJWMLE6AOZZLPP0GPRH/081093B1-AA3F-4780-B586-67AD9C53F0DB.JPG Blog Posts - Buxton Hall + Hello, Sailor Collaboration Dinner - Sweet Potato Biscuit Pimento cheese, smoked pork tenderloin ham, garlic jam This was hands-down my favorite bite of the night – what a way to start! I love a good ham biscuit, and this was better than any I’ve had. These biscuits were passed along with the below sandwiches and some un-pictured, delicious chicken wings! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1551666462109-FEISUYP9AP82BW9FILM2/IMG_1725.jpeg Blog Posts - Buxton Hall + Hello, Sailor Collaboration Dinner Family style! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1551667258032-7JMJ7CX3KI7HN1OYD593/Attachment-1-11.jpeg Blog Posts - Buxton Hall + Hello, Sailor Collaboration Dinner - MAMA Ain’t Home For some reason, sugary cocktails at Hello, Sailor just sound irresistible, even though I usually don’t order them. This rum-based drink was so good, I had two. And had a very tipsy and fun evening with my new best friends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1551666382341-Q97ZN63FL08Y346OHNOL/IMG_0614.jpeg Blog Posts - Buxton Hall + Hello, Sailor Collaboration Dinner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1551666613912-HG4KM2HKD7YY87E1NQSH/Attachment-1-8.jpeg Blog Posts - Buxton Hall + Hello, Sailor Collaboration Dinner - Hushpuppies These famous hushpuppies are on Hello, Sailor’s regular menu, and the crispy bites with yuzu kosho-honey butter are always a crowd pleaser. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1551666434179-NAKIPUM4Z3KLAWZ8Y53I/IMG_0616.jpeg Blog Posts - Buxton Hall + Hello, Sailor Collaboration Dinner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1551666916940-R9TEGYE98ETM5KTA7HJG/Attachment-1-6.jpeg Blog Posts - Buxton Hall + Hello, Sailor Collaboration Dinner - CHarred Napa Cabbage Salad Granny Smith, cucumber, avocado, smoked catfish I didn’t like this salad quite as much as the one above, but Jason liked it more – and he doesn’t even really care for salads, so that’s saying something! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1551666883543-PUXWT4OZLTG75DRS726L/Attachment-1-13.jpeg Blog Posts - Buxton Hall + Hello, Sailor Collaboration Dinner - Whole Smoked Duck With coconut rice & curry I loved this one. A spicy, complex curry sauce paired with perfectly cooked duck. No one does meat like Moss. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1551666542739-GEX9QDQPT8LJ3JMGV9Y9/Attachment-1-9.jpeg Blog Posts - Buxton Hall + Hello, Sailor Collaboration Dinner - pâté en croûte With Bresola & various mustards On our podcast with Piedmont Culinary Guild’s Kris Reid, she said this was her favorite dish of the night! And we can see why. She spoke to how difficult it is to get every part of a pâté en croûte right, and that Moss and Kindred knocked it out of the park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1551667300803-W6KL01QAP6K80CRXJ29F/Attachment-1-15.jpeg Blog Posts - Buxton Hall + Hello, Sailor Collaboration Dinner - Mocktail Jason’s mocktail! He said it was very good. Look at that adorable little flamingo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1551666227364-78SD3DTIK8XCHVULW16W/081093B1-AA3F-4780-B586-67AD9C53F0DB.JPG Blog Posts - Buxton Hall + Hello, Sailor Collaboration Dinner HAM HELLO https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1551667169226-H9E1I781NS3Q057TCON9/Attachment-1-2.jpeg Blog Posts - Buxton Hall + Hello, Sailor Collaboration Dinner - CHess Pie I was waiting all night for Capp’s desserts, as I knew she was shipping some down for the event (I am not 100% positive, but I don’t believe she was at the event herself). Unfortunately, these two desserts were not my favorites I’ve had from her. They were both a bit too sweet and one-note for me. But she is still my one true NC dessert love, and everyone else at the table loved both of these, so it might have just been me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1551666650780-6V10JWMKZEUN3X5MX8R4/Attachment-1-10.jpeg Blog Posts - Buxton Hall + Hello, Sailor Collaboration Dinner - Crispy Clam Roll On milk bread OH THE MILK BREAD MADE AN APPEARANCE. How could you have any sort of meal with The Kindreds without milk bread? This was one of Jason’s favorites and mine, and the texture of the lettuce, clam, and milk bread made for such a show-stopping combo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1551667106817-8NVVC81GZ7HTZ0R7V9Q8/Attachment-1-3.jpeg Blog Posts - Buxton Hall + Hello, Sailor Collaboration Dinner - Green Beans Cooked under a BBQ pig These green beans were one of three sides, and they were essentially the same as the green beans cooked under the hog from Buxton Hall. Love them in Asheville, and loved them at this dinner, but they weren’t standout enough with everything else going on, and I felt they could have cut the sides from the menu, as a lot of them went to waste on our end of the table. They also had fingerling potatoes and collard greens, which we didn’t grab a photo of. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1551666713808-P4UEU9U2VSD63EZ2PIRC/Attachment-1-5.jpeg Blog Posts - Buxton Hall + Hello, Sailor Collaboration Dinner - Pit-Smoked Crispy St. Louis Ribs Goat cheese white BBQ sauce, onion & poppy seed breadcrumbs, & pickled fennel OKAY OKAY OKAY. These ribs. They were the best we’ve had outside of Texas. The goat cheese white BBQ sauce was a mind-blowing, savory flavor explosion, and we pretty much could drink it by the gallon. More goat cheese on ribs, please. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1551666353562-XJPU9EJZLTETFGFWP3A9/IMG_0612.jpeg Blog Posts - Buxton Hall + Hello, Sailor Collaboration Dinner This view never gets old https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1551666573407-XJI3VQ5N8Z39NLLZTNH2/Attachment-1-16.jpeg Blog Posts - Buxton Hall + Hello, Sailor Collaboration Dinner - Assorted Vegetable Ferments & Pickles This was the portion of the meal where the amount of food got insane. These pickles were delicious, but I felt they didn’t get the appreciation they deserved because at this point the dishes started coming out fast and furious! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1551667230006-5M7056O6FAWLDSE7LOED/Attachment-1.jpeg Blog Posts - Buxton Hall + Hello, Sailor Collaboration Dinner - Toasted Oatmeal SAndwich Cookies With butterscotch curd, cardamom mallow cream filling, & cacao nibs I liked these better than the chess pie, but still – far too sweet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1551667341999-X1Y9T74WY4QTNPUSR5WN/Attachment-1-14.jpeg Blog Posts - Buxton Hall + Hello, Sailor Collaboration Dinner - To-Go Desserts ‘Nilla wafers & passionfruit caramels I loved that Capps did goody bags to-go, and I ate the ‘Nilla wafers and caramels for my “lunch dessert” at work the next day. https://scallionpancake.com/blog/blue-hill-at-stone-barns-review-2019 monthly 0.5 2019-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1553354500660-0Z09NI91034CJGOIHJ0E/ONykiOhHQ5aDRbsIwbJ1cg.jpg Blog Posts - Blue Hill at Stone Barns - Liver and Chocolate Duck liver, you sexy, underused liver. This tasted more like foie gras to me than liver. The sweetness of the chocolate added a perfect balance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1553369950413-RFQ5YVZ3M564FG48157F/tHRnfoSTRCqstrULhav5ZA.jpg Blog Posts - Blue Hill at Stone Barns https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1553353769761-86R1CTO2BPARQGP9UTLI/JO%25254W%2525PTR4iNqvRbPo3Tpw.jpg Blog Posts - Blue Hill at Stone Barns - Bresaola and Lettuce Another house cured meet, first cousin to soppressata and second cousin to the Lonza. So much was happening at this point that we were thoroughly overwhelmed in the most wonderful way. Each bite seemed to be better than the next. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1553381672695-MR5TC1FURX99YSMRB9CK/HZVLwUpcSgOwW%2BYaFTRvfA.jpg Blog Posts - Blue Hill at Stone Barns The dining room, where the decor changes by the season. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1553369281589-4836G64AO0RBPD8KBQP9/g0fHgOGrRqKvhzS7uKiUEQ.jpg Blog Posts - Blue Hill at Stone Barns - Whole wheat einkorn bread/ white bread/ Whole Barber Wheat bread At this point, we were asked if we’d like to go on an adventure. We were taken to the bread room, where all the bread is made not only for Stone Barns, but also their sister restaurant in NYC. We are told that not only do they make their own bread, they grind their own wheat. We were given a sampling of breads, including the famous Barber wheat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1553210524763-MZBFE6GC168BLFP0GZJX/8rcnnOdOROWzdwt1zT0N3g.jpg Blog Posts - Blue Hill at Stone Barns - Flower Delivery Right after we finished the vegetables, then the fireworks started. It was small dish after small dish all in a row and on top of one another other. We couldn’t even take a picture before the next two were out. For the flower delivery, a chef runs out and says “Flower Delivery,” and hands us a cup and instructed us to each pick out one of these carrots to eat whole. You don’t know carrots until you’ve had one of these carrots. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1553372188545-O18XFVVFNRYRGH1PS091/xzNc%2525Y%252BcRJ26KJVqhayrFQ.jpg Blog Posts - Blue Hill at Stone Barns - Badger Flame Beet Pie The beets are back! This time in pie form. It wasn’t too sweet and highlighted the flavors of the beet. It was right on the edge of being savory, yet it ended up being the perfect amount of dessert for this stage of the meal. A beautifully executed dish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1553436211565-BFFNQVAAFVOKGT87D9LP/20190324100139436.jpg Blog Posts - Blue Hill at Stone Barns Blue Hill’s Cocktail Map https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1553374142373-9DMAAQSDCXN0VQC6B94D/JtVql6G9Tcu6L3zI4tEAsA.jpg Blog Posts - Blue Hill at Stone Barns Herb Garden https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1553367799077-7EVZ2P1OOXLLFD511JGL/2H7sqd8BTGeO6coRRRLBng.jpg Blog Posts - Blue Hill at Stone Barns - Badger Beet and Beef This is our first introduction to the Badger Beet, a beet designed to taste less earthy and be more palatable to the masses. We are weird and like the earthiness of beets to begin with, so we were predisposed to like this dish from the beginning. As you’ll notice, Blue Hill loves to serve sides of meat with their main dishes, as if to remind us that the vegetables are the real stars here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1553368166804-S5SX0XI4P4P5OS0U1LAA/D2pg0WeUQNCCKQ9epriDiw.jpg Blog Posts - Blue Hill at Stone Barns - Winter fruits and Vegetables with Diver Scallops To me, this was a great scallop with some fruit. It was well-prepared, of course, and the fruit mixed into the scallops was cool, but it didn’t wow me. Moving on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1553374219407-10CPL6VL7MPI8TG06NU6/90sej3nQTiW0GzHes60v%2Bg.jpg Blog Posts - Blue Hill at Stone Barns The Apiary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1553211145421-PJKUO2ORFEESSFR2FZE4/WtyonympRdq09i10gL0JYw.jpg Blog Posts - Blue Hill at Stone Barns - Chufa Milk and Sassafras At this point, so many things were coming out I lost track of what I was taking pictures of, so this is the only one I got of the chufa milk. Chufa is apparently mentioned in the Bible (sorry, I only read it in Hebrew and didn’t know what I was reading, so we’ll take Blue Hill’s word for it). This was one of my favorite dishes, as the milk was so tasty, especially with the shaved sassafras. It tasted like a better-than-you’ve-ever-had almond milk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1553372601047-R650LLIOITTT6BCC4XJV/aYBtAgRwSfuL%2525W%252BMr3Z8cQ.jpg Blog Posts - Blue Hill at Stone Barns - 100% whole wheat chocolate cherry bread and milk jam The last bite, and boy, was it a good one. The chocolate cherry bread was so moist it was basically like eating cake. Yvonne didn’t finish hers, and we should all judge her for this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1553374073922-W4M5C2C9JBPU2XH15ROK/nrQnRR70QyuoALTKcVgSTw.jpg Blog Posts - Blue Hill at Stone Barns The Silos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1553354000447-DIWCEIMRCL7WLPDPM8GR/EE8ngxvLSl%252BfOUyCCQRwxw.jpg Blog Posts - Blue Hill at Stone Barns - Lion’s Mane Nuggets and honey mustard It looked like a freaking Chick-fil-A chicken nugget, yet it tasted 100 times better and was made from a mushroom. This dish could bring peace to the Middle East, it’s that good. I pushed it away from Yvonne to clear room for another plate and she almost chopped my hand off to get more of the honey mustard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1553210274534-11NLVX46LYA8FKZ7MYB4/KaXUCJuSTzmZvgd1Zsm7YQ.jpg Blog Posts - Blue Hill at Stone Barns - Vegetables from the Farm A classic. They serve fresh picked vegetables from Blue Hill on some nails. No one got tetanus, but if we did, it would have been an honor. A great first few bites. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1553211428393-7GQFJGSY504JL86TVMY2/TQk0jfC4TM6PgN7WGPkjbg.jpg Blog Posts - Blue Hill at Stone Barns - Fermented sweet potato and stone barns lonza Olivia Wolff from Updog Kombucha is the only other person we know that’s been to Blue Hill, and this reminded me of her saying soppressata like a Jersey girl. Lonza is a distant cousin of soppressatta, two times removed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1553354234483-SGUYTFDTDRWV16ULIL2F/PqhLCrbqTGKurQR%257z4knQ.jpg Blog Posts - Blue Hill at Stone Barns - The wintermelon that wanted to be a watermelon Wintermelon is much closer to a squash than a watermelon, so the texture was much more meaty than a watermelon. This one we thought was one of the disappointing bites of the night. Also, we’re not sure if it’s a nod or plagiarism, but this is very similar to the name of a dish at Athens’ Funky Gourmet, “The Feta that Wished to be a Beetroot.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1553370095345-0EKBPNCXYX8KNRBHO4L5/Pheasant.jpg Blog Posts - Blue Hill at Stone Barns - Pheasant, Jerusalem artichoke and hazelnut Okay so every picture I took of this dish is blurry, so you get a picture of an actual pheasant. Beautiful bird, eh? They brought out a dead one to show the table next to us, but I guess they thought we were too chicken (pheasant?) to handle the truth. This was our one meat dish, and I throughly enjoyed it. The Jerusalem artichoke and crunchy hazelnuts were great complements to the tender pheasant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1553371539968-SWOQJQC4GH3QSN5S6A94/z%25256RyINNSkqLVyHtHxBoDQ.jpg Blog Posts - Blue Hill at Stone Barns - The Stages of Maple Sap Reduction Dessert time. Maple ice cream with a fermented maple jelly. Yvonne loved this one, but I didn’t care for it. To each their own. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1553363816542-HUH1H1CHUXT06L19TCR8/UWdhqaVGRiiUcoLJEAlaWw.jpg Blog Posts - Blue Hill at Stone Barns - Cabbage Sushi We forgot to mention that so far each dish had been eaten by hand, with no utensils in sight. When this one came out I was a little skeptical, because cabbage sushi doesn’t inherently sound appealing, but boy, was I wrong. They literally tried to take the plate when there was a grain of rice left, and that was a mistake on their part. I was still eating that, bro! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1553210724277-AMAPGX24TX996CZHVUMW/WTgYiwZTTU6Urh%2525ffJNqfA.jpg Blog Posts - Blue Hill at Stone Barns - Beet Jerky This really reminded me of Noma’s Vegetable Season. It was a dried beet jerky that tasted like a beef jerky. You’ll notice that beets played a heavy role in our entire meal,. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1553366876377-TBM9WLWZU5J69NVP30HZ/gu2rgo8TRiWhJaf5zyyK4Q.jpg Blog Posts - Blue Hill at Stone Barns - Last Year’s Preserves We were then brought a jar of pickled fruits and vegetables. Some of these foods we’d never eaten pickled, including squash, strawberries, and a special red pepper. These were on the sweeter side, and provided a nice transition before the larger dishes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1553370393838-QRL8TE382NPAREFFY1I7/o1g9mgQFQZ6drfPvY%2525sNkg.jpg Blog Posts - Blue Hill at Stone Barns - Bread and Butter Our server brought the bread and butter to the table, finished churning the butter, and then plopped it onto the plate with a healthy pour of buttermilk, and said, go at it, young people. Go at it, we did. Is there anything better than freshly churned butter from Blue Hill? I don’t know if there is. Combine that with the Barber Wheat and you’ve got a great bread course. At this point in the meal, we are so full we could barely eat another bite, but we eventually finished it all because we aren’t quitters. Especially not when it comes to bread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1553366360937-Y5I0JEHNXUPL1UXHCVIX/lQjNn6lWTlGewj8rWIetGg.jpg Blog Posts - Blue Hill at Stone Barns - Eight Row Flint Corn tamale and cardamom Leaves We all know of Yvonne’s corn fear, but she braved this little bite of Blue Hill corn. This corn variety had almost gone extinct, because although it’s very flavorful (people describe it as complex and buttery), the variety does not produce a lot of cobs, so it fell out of favor with mass producers. Barber and a seed enthusiast helped revive the corn at Blue Hill 15 years ago, and it’s still used today in a variety of ways. So many ingredients at Blue Hill have a story like this, and it feels as though you’re eating a history of the American farmer and the renaissance of the humble seed, whose poster boy is Chef Barber. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1553367189578-ULTGF0VCAACLEU0FNA05/3hEJYE92ReSRdvwI0lE0Yw.jpg Blog Posts - Blue Hill at Stone Barns - Koginut Burrata and Malted bread It’s time for THE squash, the famous Barber mutant squash that has gone mainstream (it’s now served at Sweetgreen locations around the country). This had just hit the menu, and our server said this was the dish she was most excited to try. We ride hard for burrata in any form, so adding the special squash and their malted bread to the equation made this dish one of the best bites of the night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1553371026387-PIM9Y7DHLKT68HSOTK25/nsqhIqOORumt0wfkcaUruA.jpg Blog Posts - Blue Hill at Stone Barns - dry aged parsnip and carrot steak with blue hill farm beef The main dish was a showcase of the farm’s vegetables, served with a side of beef steak. It was also served with “duck” chips, which were actually made from a root vegetable, though we can’t remember which one. Such a fun and unique dish that highlighted the magic that is Blue Hill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1553368433864-Q270W16JORGQM3GU69PY/p20oblHeRXagKwvJamgnlg.jpg Blog Posts - Blue Hill at Stone Barns - Red Pepper egg, Nash’s Rye, and Cheddar A few dishes before this, a chef walks out and says that we are going to play a game. Some of the hens on the farm had been feed grains with red pepper, turning their yolks red. This was done in an effort to prove “you are what you eat.” Two raw, shelled eggs were presented, and one had red yolk inside and one was regular. We were asked to pick an egg and brand it somehow with a Sharpie to show it was ours. I let Yvonne pick first, because i’m a gentlemen. She ended up picking the regular yellow egg, so I got to have the red pepper one. The flavor of this egg was so amazing, and the pairing with the rye and cheddar just blew me away. This was the outstanding dish of the night for me and the one that I thought epitomized Blue Hill the best. If you didn’t know the story, you would think this is just an egg, but literally from the hen to the plate, every flavor was beautifully planned to the nth degree. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1553353536554-JVLXNOJKGCUE23IKKLYU/ZMo64feMRl22x%25258IUM8rcw.jpg Blog Posts - Blue Hill at Stone Barns - Sweet Potato and Fermented Leaves The sweet potato was warm and savory. This bite was fantastic, and one of the sleepers of the early dishes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1553373971358-GZQG63W2UF1EQEKPIRLA/jGQKt9LJQ2Wzl5qOQKdtCQ.jpg Blog Posts - Blue Hill at Stone Barns Vegetable Field https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1553384475306-T51KEBBL81ZKT8J8DEFF/gold+pug.png Blog Posts - Blue Hill at Stone Barns https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1553384477263-LLEXOTZKQ6T1OTGT2OPZ/gold+pug.png Blog Posts - Blue Hill at Stone Barns https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1553384479493-ID4NCE04G257350LZ0F1/gold+pug.png Blog Posts - Blue Hill at Stone Barns https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1553211030751-S9Y0E99PDJES8Y7F5K5V/g%2525HndgwhR7CgvZQtCekRZA.jpg Blog Posts - Blue Hill at Stone Barns - Needles in a Haystack How fun is this! There were two breadsticks in here to eat. Yvonne couldn’t find them, so I had to do her work for her. Typical. https://scallionpancake.com/blog/legion-brewing-brunch-review-charlotte-south-park monthly 0.5 2019-03-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1552436425366-N7WNWDTLV1673J7L2LZY/Attachment-1-8.jpeg Blog Posts - Legion Brewing Brunch - The CUre Roasted pork hash skillet with baked egg, green onions, and Legion hot sauce aoili This is one of the most popular brunch items, probably because hungover people love potatoes. And really, who doesn’t? This is a classic brunch dish, and we really liked the aioli. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1552436521974-MV8RON3UX49EDHIWMXVP/7F4780CF-A57B-44C2-ACD2-51103D67166C.JPG Blog Posts - Legion Brewing Brunch - Caramel APple French toast Caramel apples, toasted pecans, whipped cream, honey butter, & maple syrup That’s right: I put French toast under dessert. Because I eat dessert after breakfast, brunch, lunch, elevensies – you name it. I would also just order this on its own, too. In fact, this was my favorite dish of the tasting. FIGHT ME, JASON. Just kidding, he liked it also and we are getting along just fine, thanks for asking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1552436219055-AJYWSY01NXJWXUEILYA6/E81C3EB5-FC2E-430C-8823-FAA7FF2CFEA1.jpeg Blog Posts - Legion Brewing Brunch That’s a scary mask, bro https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1552436153170-F651BT0IJ3HOTWCBSMRQ/805D1FAE-D97C-4D2D-9459-4AD944BE1FA7.jpeg Blog Posts - Legion Brewing Brunch Look at all these beers that starving children could have gotten buzzed on! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1552436453498-XTXL0VT4BMER814D817S/7A6F1DE5-61AC-494F-8FC9-B03B31857E3A.JPG Blog Posts - Legion Brewing Brunch - Baby Spinach & Avocado Salad With Steak Fresh baby spinach, ripe avocado, Campari tomatoes, pickled red onion, toasted pumpkin seeds with an orange lime dressing Love the amount of avocados and eggs on the menu. I felt so strong after this brunch, like I could lift a car off a baby (or a baby pug). And now steak! My protein cup runneth over. I would order this again, but I would like to sub out the spinach for another lettuce, because I firmly believe that spinach only belongs in a smoothie and/or out of my life forever. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1552436066657-TNVSYD8Q5TLLMR57PGUA/IMG_1957.jpeg Blog Posts - Legion Brewing Brunch Not again, portrait mode! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1552438472606-77PPDWNESTLNO7I8LQ5S/2vw8nk.jpg Blog Posts - Legion Brewing Brunch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1552436317142-1849ETOKOVE8RHLG7F42/IMG_9455.JPG Blog Posts - Legion Brewing Brunch No picture of the martini, but plz enjoy this picture of my son and me! Also my weird hairline and the close-up on my leggings digging into my flesh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1552436346318-K685S5RY7JE8XGR0QBCW/IMG_1981.jpeg Blog Posts - Legion Brewing Brunch Hi! We are friends! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1552436119293-UHOK3FCMXXI5J72J1ZAK/Attachment-1-9.jpeg Blog Posts - Legion Brewing Brunch Artsy af bloody https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1552436294792-NHSOAC3COPQ0FZ295G2G/IMG_1980.jpeg Blog Posts - Legion Brewing Brunch Pretty bar! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1552436603306-H2ZYEYBX1LL95XLO6MGH/Attachment-1-14.jpeg Blog Posts - Legion Brewing Brunch Don’t say it, don’t say it…ugh fine: YOLK PORN https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1552436255346-RNIN7LQWCA47QS66G3KN/IMG_1974.jpeg Blog Posts - Legion Brewing Brunch Crush them like ants hahahhah https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1552436549936-ML6OASSB8S741BJ5TUUE/Attachment-1-12.jpeg Blog Posts - Legion Brewing Brunch - Pork Belly Grilled CHeese Collard greens, cheese, and a fried egg This was a special on the day we went, and they actually kept it on for a while because it was so popular. And yes, it was as good as it looks. They had been making it with pork cheek, but they ran out and were using pork belly. We had zero complaints on this substitution. Also, it was super nice of that alien to drop in and pose with this sandwich, but his creepy pink hand is making me uncomfortable! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1552436029773-7LWWKWT868IHB90DZX82/Attachment-1-11.jpeg Blog Posts - Legion Brewing Brunch BEHOLD, MILLENIALS: BRUNCH AWAITS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1552436484826-VRAWSWEWDAWMOBCDL75J/Attachment-1-13.jpeg Blog Posts - Legion Brewing Brunch - The ABLT Breakfast Pizza Avocado, bacon, arugula, tomato, eggs, and parmesan aioli Can you go wrong when breakfast meets pizza? That’s a rhetorical question. I hope you didn’t answer aloud to yourself while you were reading – that’s embarrassing! I found this dish a bit hard to eat, but structure aside, Legion makes their pizza crust in-house, and wow, it’s a winner. Make this a fork and knife situation and you’re in business. https://scallionpancake.com/blog/meat-and-potatoes-unpretentious-palate-dinner-stoke monthly 0.5 2019-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1552351552918-IVB5OO92K664Z3OFB5FA/IMG_1983.jpeg Blog Posts - Meat & Potatoes: Redefining Charlotte's Stereotype BISCUITS! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1552351398350-F4K1UNJMTK7TQMGTAVZK/Attachment-1.jpeg Blog Posts - Meat & Potatoes: Redefining Charlotte's Stereotype - Mignardise Pine nut tassie with foie jam Chef Sam Allen Chef Allen: I love you, can I purchase 1000 of these from you? I actually liked these bites more than the main dessert, because I am just a foie gras monster, I guess (according to some overzealous PETA Instagram ambassadors who like to follow Scallionpancake, ahem). The buttery cookie with the jammy sweetness of the foie jam? HEAVEN. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1552422828494-XG6MYVM3CE3DB3II36XY/wp-content%252Fuploads%252F2013%252F07%252FHotDogGIFclip2Compressed.gif%252Ffit-in__1200x9600.gif Blog Posts - Meat & Potatoes: Redefining Charlotte's Stereotype An aggressive day of eats https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1552351241271-QGKLTV9M9L5LMK0ZFNYM/IMG_0374.jpg Blog Posts - Meat & Potatoes: Redefining Charlotte's Stereotype - Beef Tongue Marmalade With tallow and potato biscuits and potato peel “cracklin’” Chef Jamie Barnes We hadn’t actually tried Chef Barnes’ popular What the Fries food truck until after this event (Jason has gone since!), but we were already huge fans of him on Instagram (welcome to modernity, am I right?). This dish was hands-down my favorite of the night, and I have that opinion in common with our recent podcast guest, Ashley Boyd, who sat next to me at this event. #blessed #touchedbyanangel I had seen Barnes post about these biscuits on social media prior to the event, and I was drooling. Anything made with potato and beef fat and I am SO there. I had never had beef tongue anything, but spooning the sweet and savory mix on top of the biscuits just made my night, honestly. The crispy potato on top was the icing on the proverbial cake. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1552351115957-55ATKLF5IYUQLTJN22EP/Attachment-1-3.jpeg Blog Posts - Meat & Potatoes: Redefining Charlotte's Stereotype - Off-Cut Grillade With a sweet potato grit cake Chef Matthew Krenz This was our “opening bite,” and it really started the night off strong with bright flavors and a richness that didn’t translate into heaviness. The grillade in this instance was made from beef brisket, which is one of Jason’s favorites. Krenz was the Executive Chef at The Asbury until November, and as of right now he is a stay-at-home dad, so we were lucky to taste his food at this event! Krenz also emceed the event along with Wile, and we enjoyed his humor and personality just as much as the food. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1552351279579-OS6SMP8GH5ZVLPFG2QZL/Attachment-1-2.jpeg Blog Posts - Meat & Potatoes: Redefining Charlotte's Stereotype - Chicken-Fried Liver With potato crust, marinated fennel salad, oxtail and mushroom gravy, and potato puree Chef Alyssa Wilen Chef Alyssa, as she’s known in Charlotte, is just that: known in Charlotte. Everyone loves this fabulous lady’s brunch and cooking classes, and she is a Queen City staple. Everyone at our table, us included, just lost it over this dish. Who knew liver could be such a hit? I found out this night that Jason apparently grew up eating liver, but this was another first for me. I don’t know that I’d love just anyone’s preparation of liver, but the potato crust and fennel salad on top made this liver-nirvana. I’ll eat liver every night if Chef Alyssa is making it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1552351584994-7R12KB4XV5D3HB7H0DRB/Attachment-1-6.jpeg Blog Posts - Meat & Potatoes: Redefining Charlotte's Stereotype Up-close on that grillade https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1552351313509-Q6RH2OB8YBNG9IAH815R/IMG_0392.jpg Blog Posts - Meat & Potatoes: Redefining Charlotte's Stereotype - Smoked & Braised Goat With whipped chèvre, spiced crispy boniato sweet potato, herb verde, and petite greens Chef Chris Coleman To quote my husband and Borat: “GOAT.” We are huge goat fans, so its deliciousness wasn’t new to us, but man – the spices in this dish were so unreal. Very Mediterranean-inspired, and the texture of the potatoes and greens with the tender meat just blended together perfectly. Chef Coleman works at Stoke, so it’s no surprise that we were fans of his dish. He has a way with making just a few ingredients pop. I also loved the plating on this one – it was even prettier in person. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1552351450566-K4GR2X8OEI48YYHC1HYN/IMG_0348.jpeg Blog Posts - Meat & Potatoes: Redefining Charlotte's Stereotype Graphic design on point https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1552351182860-M0G2XF4RFHLU8R53M05O/Attachment-1-7.jpeg Blog Posts - Meat & Potatoes: Redefining Charlotte's Stereotype - Venison Tartare With coriander, gin gastrique, and potatoes Chef Ben Philpott Chef Philpott is from The Stanley, and if you’re familiar with Paul Verica’s restaurant, you know that this dish’s artistic style has The Stanley written all over it. We loved the color and the flavor the romanesco brought, and we’re always game (get it) for a tartare. I’d never tried venison tartare, and it was at once lean and full of flavor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1552351515619-Z154128Y0PUR0ALABMHD/IMG_1990.jpeg Blog Posts - Meat & Potatoes: Redefining Charlotte's Stereotype Forever rapt when it comes to food slash SITTING NEXT TO ASHLEY BOYD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1552351476682-APVV2IJZIG9DD97Z8QRD/Attachment-1-5.jpeg Blog Posts - Meat & Potatoes: Redefining Charlotte's Stereotype https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1552351357503-EU3P77ID32TS2707T7R7/Attachment-1-4.jpeg Blog Posts - Meat & Potatoes: Redefining Charlotte's Stereotype - Potato Truffle Tart Porter & pork fat butterscotch, banana crémeux, hazelnut crumble, potato crisps Chef Sam Allen Meat and potatoes in the dessert? To quote our lord and savior Sarah Palin: You betcha. We had somehow made it to this event without hearing about Chef Allen, who formerly worked as the pastry chef at The Fig Tree and is now full time at her own business, a “dessert camper” named Wentworth + Fenn. This dessert was not only a chocolate vision, it tasted heavenly, too. The butterscotch was richly complex with the added pork fat, and I loved the crunchy potato chip on top. https://scallionpancake.com/blog/flour-shop-charlotte-review monthly 0.5 2019-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1547344653318-Z1PF7HSFATYAVKCL4VKR/Attachment-1-14.jpeg Blog Posts - Flour Shop - House-made Foccacia I wish they brought out this bread in unlimited quantities. That’s my only complaint. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1547345510593-3SA2G9Z4TQ3FYKJKQ0V2/IMG_1424.jpeg Blog Posts - Flour Shop Close-up on those croquettes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1547345023996-BYNO56WICL2UIGLNJJRM/IMG_1436.jpeg Blog Posts - Flour Shop - Prime Rib On special, served with a baked potato Jason’s order. His thoughts: well-cooked, but the sauce was far too sweet and spoiled the flavor of the meat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1547345413328-2G4AYQ9QAS36Q5I4LUVD/flour-shop-header-e1518438148500.jpg Blog Posts - Flour Shop Image courtesy of Charlotte Agenda https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1547344929914-84IZ513SWYFSTGC6ZQ0E/D336E489-B690-44DC-AEDA-5C0AC3C0003F.jpeg Blog Posts - Flour Shop - Ricotta Ravioli Red sauce, red peppercorns, Marcona almonds, crispy kale and pecorino Romano cheese I liked this red sauce version of the ricotta ravioli (from March), but I must say the above, more recent version is better. And that’s coming from a girl who nearly always goes red sauce over cream sauce. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1547345387301-PFOIG8CCGT680SM2MZ0W/Attachment-1-15.jpeg Blog Posts - Flour Shop - Butter Lettuce Salad With Granny Smith apples & pickled onions This salad inspired me to go out and buy butter lettuce. Why is butter lettuce so good? The most refreshing salad I’ve had in a while. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1547344980638-V37LZG79EGPUT8M0BFYP/FECCB26A-F305-49CF-A0F3-ACEDC03CA3F3.jpeg Blog Posts - Flour Shop - Benton’s Ham Croquettes with Manchego fondue These have been on the menu since the beginning, and we can see why. Whenever we see Benton’s ham, we go for it. And with hot cheese? Oh dang. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1547345101911-DHX223RELCQSAAKGCIEW/Attachment-1-11.jpeg Blog Posts - Flour Shop - Squid Ink linguine With shrimp & chorizo Wayne’s order! He said he liked it very much, and I can concur, since I ate his leftovers. Fabulous! Wayne isn’t always easy to please, so you know this one’s a keeper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1547346334613-U9OSAM2FUMYPGMCEGKDG/180196A2-CB74-4A58-A3F6-2FC16CAFDEFB.JPG Blog Posts - Flour Shop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1547344682309-DVB71U9YD6USD4LLGSB4/Attachment-1-12.jpeg Blog Posts - Flour Shop - Grilled UGF Mushrooms, January ‘19 Caesar-style, with radicchio I love, loved the bitterness of the radicchio with the whole mushrooms. This version was better than the previous iteration below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1547344723653-FZ08TGSHXGBW3HSG24AN/0B718CEC-27AD-427C-81DE-ACB2C96EB5D3.jpeg Blog Posts - Flour Shop - Barbecued Spanish Octopus With stewed corona beans, house-made chorizo, & grilled ciabatta So rich and savory. Perfect for a cold night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1547345058216-BEJW02SBSJ46RI2Y1CLX/IMG_1448.jpeg Blog Posts - Flour Shop - Bread Pudding With ice cream Good, not great. They need a more robust dessert menu, stat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1547344839782-WO7B0LGBQUANH4LKLIAD/180196A2-CB74-4A58-A3F6-2FC16CAFDEFB.JPG Blog Posts - Flour Shop - House-made Burrata Butternut squash and burnt-honey vinaigrette This dish has to be a top-seller for them––it’s all over Instagram, and I always see it at nearly every table. And for good reason: it’s fabulous. This one looks a bit different these days (this photo is also from the March visit), but I am confident it’s just as delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1547344759306-268W9FRWBA4CBTMMTI9P/736462D9-64A7-4B00-93DD-4A23B4E816A1.jpeg Blog Posts - Flour Shop - Grilled UGF Mushrooms, March ‘18 Caesar-style Good last March, but definitely much improved in the latest version. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1547344887684-WIEWOPETWK5UVO4P9ETH/Attachment-1-13.jpeg Blog Posts - Flour Shop - Ricotta Stuffed Ravioli With mushrooms & squash Little pillows of flavor perfection. The sweet squash purée added such a lovely dimension to the mushrooms and cream sauce. https://scallionpancake.com/blog/junebaby-seattle-review monthly 0.5 2019-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1551056521140-QQG7PXQSY6MTM90HZDCM/Attachment-1-2.jpeg Blog Posts - JuneBaby - Beef Brisket Sandwich With coleslaw & house BBQ sauce This was Jason’s, because I basically ate everything pictured above. Jason liked the sandwich, but he didn’t love it. He said he’s had better brisket in the south. He found it lacking in flavor and texture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1551056283722-R3WJYGOHK3ZP02AZ16VJ/Attachment-1-5.jpeg Blog Posts - JuneBaby - Pork Cracklin’ With pecan butter & BBQ spice These were also just incredible. The sweetness of the pecan butter and the spice on the cracklins was just next level. I’ve been on a cracklin kick, and these were second to none. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1551055706683-Z9FCU4PQ9WNU3AHEUGFE/Attachment-1.jpeg Blog Posts - JuneBaby Cake by the ocean https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1551056223120-Y8FDGQC3ZJCBETYYK2QF/Attachment-1-1.jpeg Blog Posts - JuneBaby Put some Seattle South in your mouth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1551056194802-90UPR6DBY4FETVFI6F0L/IMG_1178.jpeg Blog Posts - JuneBaby Look at those freaking BUNS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1551056445573-5XS9OHTQYZD91O261CZR/626EFDFB-93FB-41E8-8AB7-501E962880FF.JPG Blog Posts - JuneBaby - NAshville Hot CHicken Gizzards With bread & butter pickles & white BBQ sauce These were Jason’s favorite. He had tried gizzards before, but I never had. They were so chewy and umami-forward. Honestly, my mouth is watering just thinking about these. Jordan is great with sauce – the hot sauce, the white BBQ, the different bottled varieties on the table that you could add to all of it – whew. The man knows a good sauce, and I love that about him. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1551058022737-62RPIT9AVLDG4RGWV0S4/IMG_1208.jpeg Blog Posts - JuneBaby Love their sign & logo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1551058052661-UKHKCTNKP4XIYB9WOYP0/IMG_1210.jpeg Blog Posts - JuneBaby These are the Amazon Spheres – nowhere near JuneBaby, but aren’t they cool? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1551056636247-DKEBLJRFEKUGZEKP1E0T/Attachment-1.jpeg Blog Posts - JuneBaby - Grandma’s Pound Cake With vanilla bourbon and lemon curd This cake was very well done, though lemon isn’t my favorite. I would love to try some of Jordan’s other desserts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1551056154597-WQ6J3WP5DK7Q791I4R5K/Attachment-1-6.jpeg Blog Posts - JuneBaby - Antebellum Buns With honey butter These buns and the butter were hands down my favorite part of the meal – partially because bread is my love language, but also because a good, southern yeast roll like this is something I haven’t had outside of Kentucky. Heck yes. I kept that butter with me throughout the meal and eventually finished it off with a spoon. It would be a crime to waste butter that good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1551056341739-VSOV5A2L8DXT1HPY8PPN/Attachment-1-3.jpeg Blog Posts - JuneBaby - Pimento Cheese With pickles & homemade Saltine crackers You had me at Saltine. As Jason knows, my death-row meal is just three sleeves of Saltines. I love them so much I don’t even buy them. But this homemade sheet of Saltine? Dear god. It was so buttery and rich, and the pimento cheese was super smooth. Also, I’ve never had pickled potatoes, which were served on the side with other pickled goodies, like okra. https://scallionpancake.com/blog/thewaterman-charlotte-review monthly 0.5 2019-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1549764236642-P72IO37KB2FZB3YOVN0V/Attachment-1-4.jpeg Blog Posts - The Waterman - The Fisherman’s Pick Beer-battered cod, house-made pickles, cole slaw, tartar sauce, potato bun How about this sandwich, though? Is there anything better than a classic fried fish sandwich on a potato bun? Let me answer that for you: No. Nope. Sure isn’t. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1549763832770-HO9L0TA7IBQ3SQMMIBEB/Attachment-1-10.jpeg Blog Posts - The Waterman - Oysters Oysters straight from Sea Level, North Carolina. The Waterman has “Oyster Happy Hour” every Monday through Friday from 4-7 p.m., when you can get oysters for just a dollar each. Major steal. We love their mignonette & cocktail sauce, too. The oysters pictured here are un-shucked, because we got to shuck ‘em ourselves at the event. Only one person out of 20+ people drew blood. It was me. But they made us sign a waiver, so I am not the proud, new owner of The Waterman. Darn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1549764350605-0U22Z96825H0GRJLSVAR/Attachment-1-3.jpeg Blog Posts - The Waterman - Fried Shrimp Po Boy With cole slaw This was my dad’s order when he was in town visiting us. I didn’t taste it, but I can tell you that when I picked it up to take a picture, a piece of shrimp fell out. And I never told him that. So, if you’re reading now: Sorry, dad. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1549764808878-RSDARF27YPGPN6DMI83I/8731002D-B135-48BC-9BC4-6152B56C4F44.JPG Blog Posts - The Waterman Hello, our beautiful blogger friends! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1549764522859-VAMZ4BT8EZTKGTSGJUL8/Attachment-1-7.jpeg Blog Posts - The Waterman - Tacos Grilled fish, braised chicken, , blackened shrimp, crispy oyster You can get these delicious tacos on corn tortillas or SCALLION PANCAKES. That’s right. Scallion pancakes in the wild, outside of the big city. So, you know our pick when it comes to corn versus scallion pancakes, right? The choice is clear. We loved these tacos. So good. My favorite was the grilled fish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1549764469197-743USDXFZGZ5MB7DXVRH/24EE0837-A6B6-4F8A-ACAE-350ECA3F8C91.JPG Blog Posts - The Waterman - Catfish Reuben Pastrami-spiced catfish, swiss, cole slaw, tartar sauce, rye With fries This was Jason’s order when we went with my dad, and he gave it two fins up. But see those fries in the back? Those fries are freaking delicious. Make sure you get an order. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1549763888055-Y67TWDN8SJJYO61BBB74/IMG_1624.jpeg Blog Posts - The Waterman Have you ever gotten this close to your oyster? You’re welcome. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1549764736470-O6WDR2IPFC2JUHYPKTRP/Attachment-1-1.jpeg Blog Posts - The Waterman - Pina Colada Float Plantation Pineapple Rum, pineapple juice, almond milk, coconut popsicle If you’re putting a popsicle AND a candied cherry in my drink, I am one happy girl. This was surprisingly not too sweet, considering the popsicle. I liked it, and it was substantial and strong enough that one was plenty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1549764107613-MTIFJ6BM5Y4Y0EAJ8IJJ/Attachment-1-8.jpeg Blog Posts - The Waterman - CrawDaddy Dippers Cajun-style rice, fried crawfish, tartar sauce These were crunchy, savory, fried GOODNESS. And that tartar sauce? You should go swimming in it. Frankie will be your lifeguard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1549765251750-TJ5QDB35I08BYROMUUB1/Attachment-1-5.jpeg Blog Posts - The Waterman - Southern Pecan Bars Classic, served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream Sometimes pecan pie can be too sweet for me, but not this one. I loved the extra firm texture of The Waterman’s version, and the rich pecan flavors shines through rather than just pure sugar, which is sometimes the case. The ice cream on top doesn’t hurt, either. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1549764773600-72RMTYJS6LS1GR6NGUCQ/Attachment-1-6.jpeg Blog Posts - The Waterman - Kentucky COld Brew Jim Beam Repeal Bourbon, Pure Intentions cold brew coffee, orange essence, raspberry-hemp whipped cream They have this cocktail on draft, and it’s amazing. I was impressed by the raspberry-hemp whipped cream – so hip! This makes for a great after dinner drink, too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1549763628303-QQR0JHI5P19C2V92D27D/Attachment-1-4.jpeg Blog Posts - The Waterman PUT IT IN MY MOUTH https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1549764711091-Z2NHRQKLGDMTD3U6X0D3/Attachment-1-9.jpeg Blog Posts - The Waterman - SUnken Pirate Wild Turkey 81 Bourbon, ginger, blueberry puree, basil, lemon This drink was so smooth. I love blueberries, and though I am not usually a bourbon drinker, this basically tasted like grown-up fruit juice. Bottoms up. https://scallionpancake.com/blog/nba-all-star-charlotte-restaurants-2019 monthly 0.5 2019-02-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1549111243170-2MVNHVRU2V4B6RQW1FB7/usa_today_10702185.0.jpg Blog Posts - Charlotte All Stars - NBA Edition - Kyrie Irving: Lincoln’s Haberdashery Photo: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports Kyrie knows how to get buckets from every angle around the rim. Lincoln’s Haberdashery knows how serve great food of almost any variety – from breakfast, to amazing sandwiches, homemade ice creams, and all of their pastries. I could also see Kyrie hanging out in the upstairs room checking out Lincoln’s Mary Todd tattoos. Lincoln’s is a great lunch spot if you’re looking for a fresh sandwich or salad and you need a place to relax and have a quick All-Star regroup. Address: 1300 South Blvd Suite S, Charlotte, NC 28203 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1548545549092-LHDGZSQOW7F985CKW0GU/G4vxMS9QRJWwpPE0MICFDg.jpg Blog Posts - Charlotte All Stars - NBA Edition The pork belly tacos from Soul Gastrolounge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1549111756180-ZUR08IKWCD9PQNPV0LQU/6F2IEF5HQuya38If9%252BMCFA.jpg Blog Posts - Charlotte All Stars - NBA Edition Homemade Energy Bar and Blue Cheese and Parmesan Truffles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1548545951156-RICCP6PRQAMAZ5WNODBB/ap_joel_embiid_sixers.jpg Blog Posts - Charlotte All Stars - NBA Edition - Joel Embiid: Soul Gastrolounge Image CSNPhilly.com Joel Embiid is cool, hip, and wants to date Rihanna. There is no place cooler than Soul Gastrolounge. Rich Cho, the Hornets former GM, gave the the pork belly tacos at Soul a 5 out of 5, and we couldn’t agree more. Hang out under the peacock and try to find your own Rihanna. No reservations are available; however, they are on Yelp’s No Wait app. Address: 1500 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1548630990763-EU47P882JQLO7WEAS73U/2d9b02f9-c2ee-405e-bb80-1d2bc066388f-2018-10-28_Steph_Curry3.jpg Blog Posts - Charlotte All Stars - NBA Edition - Steph Curry: The Stanley Photo: USA Today Rumor has it that I held Steph Curry to 30 points in one game at Dell Curry’s basketball camp at the Jewish Community Center in the summer of 1999. Whether those rumors are true or not, what’s 100% fact is that Steph is an original Charlottean. Paul Verica was the first in Charlotte to really focus on local, farm to table ingredients at his old restaurant, The Heritage. Now he’s moved his digs to Elizabeth and rebranded to The Stanley, where you can get the best local farm to table offerings in the city. The atmosphere is homey and welcoming, but it’s really small. You’re going to need to make reservations. Reservations or call 980-299-2741 Address: 1961 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC28204 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1549114023287-QAKUV0K5RJ9QFLTNC8Y5/TznW3d%25qS9GVJ2Cj9lTokw.jpg Blog Posts - Charlotte All Stars - NBA Edition Octopus, Scallops, and other magic from the Asbury https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1549111003276-CEKR004N9OIAV4LOBZOS/feef3e00844e07273b5bbaf714c070a7.jpg Blog Posts - Charlotte All Stars - NBA Edition - James Harden: DANDELION MARKET Photo: Yahoo Sports James Harden has been known to like his share of clubs, and there’s no better place to have a meal and party than Dandelion. Go have a nice meal on the first floor and then make your way up to the top floor for some dancing and good times. Our favorites are the cherry-glazed lamb lollipops and the sliders. Address: 118 West 5th St,Charlotte, NC 28202 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1548545225481-R3QRFO9HFEWQY71IUAN8/lebron-james-los-angeles-lakers.jpg Blog Posts - Charlotte All Stars - NBA Edition - Lebron James: Bardo AL BELLO/GETTY IMAGES The best player in the NBA deserves the best restaurant in Charlotte, and that’s Bardo. Take a cab down Mint Street, just a few minutes from Uptown, and enjoy the best meal Charlotte has to offer right now. They are only open for dinner, and you’ll probably want to get a reservation. Reservations or Call 980-585-2433 Address: 1508 Unit B, S Mint St, Charlotte, NC 28203 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1549112386636-0YWCAT56L1VGFCA19H3J/lamb-chops.jpg Blog Posts - Charlotte All Stars - NBA Edition Lamb Lollipops: Image Courtesy of FunnyLove Blog https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1548629643620-DCC6IJJ21M4FRRHS6JL0/BS2lfHoqTEO8d30dlUXfgQ.jpg Blog Posts - Charlotte All Stars - NBA Edition https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1548629492689-YFDER34H8AEGLHXW4YLW/antetokounmpo-giannis-10272018-getty-ftrjpg_cxl2r8uhkgp61tpz2te54c5p1.jpg Blog Posts - Charlotte All Stars - NBA Edition - Giannis Antetokounmpo: SIGGY’s Good Food Photo: sportingnews.com Giannis is from Greece, and Siggy’s serves the best Mediterranean style food around. Also we call Siggy the Jewish Greek Freak (okay that’s not exactly true). If you’re looking for a healthy breakfast or brunch after a night of partying in Uptown, take the short uber to Siggy’s and fuel yourself for the day ahead. Address: 1001 Belmont Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1548630150344-1YH50MTZBWA74D8NWRTT/paul_george_marquee_13.jpg Blog Posts - Charlotte All Stars - NBA Edition - Paul George: Loft & Cellar Photo: Sports Illustrated Paul George needed a change of scenery from Indiana to OKC to regain in mojo. The same can be said for Loft & Cellar, who hired Scallionpancake heartthrob Greg Collier to reimagine the struggling restaurant’s menu. Not only did Collier turn the restaurant around, but he made it one of our favorite places Uptown. Go there for brunch or dinner, either way you won’t be disappointed. If you want something more casual, head over to 7th Street Market for Collier’s other restaurant, The Yolk. Reservations or call 704-817-9057 Address: 305 W 4th St, Charlotte, NC 28202 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1548544829659-B9JE3K1SM50QE4J3K08J/30653066_2090033637908160_4116403051686196573_n.jpg Blog Posts - Charlotte All Stars - NBA Edition Brunch Spread at Haberdish https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1548630004582-6YSNPDG4RVMXFM48L10N/AqA8H%2525vST%2525Cjmk7rJ8eujQ.jpg Blog Posts - Charlotte All Stars - NBA Edition https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1549112574486-X7Y6FXMXABZA4MIX4IP8/kawhi-leonard-cropped_16urwaajs3d8v1cqny9oka280p.jpg Blog Posts - Charlotte All Stars - NBA Edition - Kawhi Leonard: The Asbury Photo: Sporting News Kawhi plays in Toronto, one of the best food cities in North America. He also has an aura of class and seems to like the finer things in life, as taught to him by his old coach in San Antonio, Gregg Popovich. The Asbury, located in the Dunhill Hotel, is serving up some of the best, most creative dishes in Charlotte. Also, their pastry Chef, Miranda Brown, makes some of the best desserts in town. Reservations or call 704-342-1193 Address: 235 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1549113447175-38CT0BTBYBOUYLU20WFS/mIBNRcjVT6%252BwAJfCdwQCsg.jpg Blog Posts - Charlotte All Stars - NBA Edition The spread at Sweet Lew’s https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1548544571596-IF5CPANEYHJ5BIIDJ1TH/ABxkmWPLQMqK5U7HGdngQw.jpg Blog Posts - Charlotte All Stars - NBA Edition Lamb Neck from Bardo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1548545251200-V3MHP5Z3Z584NKAM3VFG/kemba-walker-hornets-future-lead.jpg Blog Posts - Charlotte All Stars - NBA Edition - Kemba Walker: Haberdish Image Courtesy of Sports Illustrated The hometown hero represents the quintessential Charlotte restaurant, Haberdish. They’re serving up down-home southern cooking like your mom wishes she could make. If you’re from out of town and looking for a Southern meal, this is the spot for you. They don’t take reservations, so get there early or be prepared to wait a bit. Address: 3106 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC 28205 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1548631469190-2PXITMFW9CIP4ZGJERKM/Yt9ptZTFQ8ClDNHSqjppjA.jpg Blog Posts - Charlotte All Stars - NBA Edition https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1549113531854-01N8BJ7LBV4HY72KI8US/kevin-durant-warriors-drama-lead.jpg Blog Posts - Charlotte All Stars - NBA Edition - Kevin Durant: Sweet Lew’s BBQ Photo: Sports Illustrated Kevin Durant went to the University of Texas in Austin, where they have, in my opinion, the best BBQ brisket in the country. Sweet Lew’s is the closest thing Charlotte has to that beautiful Texas meat. They even slice it right in front of you, just like they do in Texas. Get the brisket or chopped pork, and then be prepared for a nice long nap. Address: 923 Belmont Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205 https://scallionpancake.com/blog/eden-hill-seattle-review monthly 0.5 2019-02-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1548897402276-XDKQ645W6DW9JCVI0BXV/IMG_1289.jpeg Blog Posts - Eden Hill Class of “Service 1,038” what what https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1548896248139-82QZSNRHX949K1UOYT7B/Attachment-1-9.jpeg Blog Posts - Eden Hill - Mountain Mac n’ Cheese Elderflower tomme, smoked red bud, goat gouda, alba truffle The most amazing pasta I’ve had since our week in Italy last summer. We loved the big pieces of truffles and the rich tang of the gouda. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1548896325082-0K9XBAYUCGDNKTQRE0S8/Attachment-1-6.jpeg Blog Posts - Eden Hill - Waldorf Salad Dehydrated grape, apple, bleu cheese, celery, walnut verjus vinaigrette Honestly, I felt compelled to order something green and healthy to offset everything else. This salad was good, but not anything extra special. The sweetness of the grapes did add a nice touch, though. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1548896442757-C2N1OKVF4JLRNAHWQZTH/Attachment-1-7.jpeg Blog Posts - Eden Hill - Toasted Baguette Whipped bone marrow, fall tomato jam, arugula Jason gave me a hard time for ordering this, because it caused us to fill up too quickly, but I had no regrets. The flavor of bone marrow is one of my favorites, and rich meatiness + bread made for a perfect pair. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1548896214749-HOTNWJA0FKPBDOOYCI9V/Attachment-1.jpeg Blog Posts - Eden Hill - Crispy Pig Head “Candy Bar” D’anjou pear, champagne soup, merlot cabbage, serrano Not too many things scare me when it comes to food, but the pig head candy bar did give me a moment’s pause. I was wrong to worry, though. This dish – which has been on Eden Hill’s menu nearly since the beginning – was an easy-to-eat delight. The entire concoction was fried, making it look like a deep-fried Twinkie or Snickers bar at a state fair, and the inside had gamey pieces of pork that offset the tangy cabbage and greens on top. I can’t say I recommend any old pig head candy bar, but this one was an unexpected delight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1548896176174-8H29BVLWFJCVP106N8L1/Attachment-1-5.jpeg Blog Posts - Eden Hill - Korean Fried Oysters Gochujang, kohlrabi, calamansi, chicken skin sea salt The spicy gochujang and the cooling radish made these oysters a delicious little bite. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1548896089730-LP6NIJBON3IA033BHJLS/Attachment-1-10.jpeg Blog Posts - Eden Hill - SEa Buckthorn & Tequila We are sea buckthorn and tequila aficionados, and this drink didn’t disappoint. Sea buckthorn is slightly sour, which kept this drink from being syrupy sweet. I would take another one right now, please and thank you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1548897450166-8VG1EBJZOI5HOZRXRBDZ/IMG_1291.jpeg Blog Posts - Eden Hill Oh Seattle, we love you https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1548897367455-GY8KVHF6CJFFVME8M9RD/Attachment-1-11.jpeg Blog Posts - Eden Hill Adorable exterior https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1548896410223-QWD9AV7LBR56A82SMDIK/Attachment-1-3.jpeg Blog Posts - Eden Hill - CAuliflower “Chilaquiles” Manchego, lime crema, jalapeno honey hot sauce, curtido We dug the light crispiness of these chilaquiles. Instead of fried tortilla chips like the classic Mexican dish, the cauliflower took its place. So many great textures and a nice, bright flavor made this dish Jason’s favorite of the night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1548896493757-C9MN05LCMSB401A0GBL7/Attachment-1.jpeg Blog Posts - Eden Hill There is a pig head in there https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1548896299319-TL5E6P4SG6XA3FF4L6ME/Attachment-1-1.jpeg Blog Posts - Eden Hill - Anderson Ranch Lamb Tartare Bread & butter pickles, hot mustard, cajeta, pretzel roll A good tartare, but not a standout dish. The pretzel roll was a bit hard, and I always prefer my bread doughy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1548896130432-ZU3E4WZU3Z1NJWB7ZZ93/C7F45B96-1BFD-4DE4-9694-316847C98199.JPG Blog Posts - Eden Hill - Foie Gras cake Batter Foie gras cake batter is Eden Hill’s signature dish. Pieces of toasty pound cake are served with a whipped foie gras batter that is both sweet and richly savory. And that presentation! We were so full at this point, but you must not skip this on your visit! https://scallionpancake.com/blog/inizio-pizza-napoletano-charlotte-review monthly 0.5 2019-02-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1546822828443-C8DLT2JPT9HT9LE2WO4D/IMG_0595.jpeg Blog Posts - Inizio Pizza Napoletano - Patate al forno Paper thin red skin potatoes, rosemary, sea salt, smoked mozzarella & Buffalo Mozzarella From Winter 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1546824483011-GU871A7DHBID0JPD7SDZ/33E67FE7-F1AD-412A-9B61-36D56A184EF8.JPG Blog Posts - Inizio Pizza Napoletano - Pistachio & Chocolate Chip https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1546823731789-B570TFQA4O8MXFGAU5HC/IMG_3826.jpg Blog Posts - Inizio Pizza Napoletano - NAPOLETANA Anchovy, Kalamata olives, San Marzano tomato sauce, Buffalo Mozzarella, basil https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1546824040270-1OWHRX7B1I5B8LEEXW81/IMG_6232.jpg Blog Posts - Inizio Pizza Napoletano - Limone Capra Thinly sliced lemons, fig jam, goat cheese ricotta, Buffalo Mozzarella, & fresh thyme https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1546824859046-R23HFM8FW7I5E8A9J812/IMG_6439.jpg Blog Posts - Inizio Pizza Napoletano The finished product of the above photo shoot! 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The mustard aioli was spicy, but didn’t overpower the flavor of the squash. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1549767308693-9DAQOOJ7BERULZYUZN0D/Attachment-1-11.jpeg Blog Posts - Adana https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1545762526079-K78WO3844LXVJ2T0L3LB/LgwT%2BTo8R4ucoCqDSe5CpA.jpg Blog Posts - Adana - Black Cod Celery root, dashi Our waitress said the cod was the signature dish of the restaurant, so we couldn’t pass this one up. The cod tasted fresh and clean, with the celery root chips adding a nice crunch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1547301722513-QFCG4K1JJ8C8OKPWKPRL/3naowET4QlCx%2BuHyh6zvFg.jpg Blog Posts - Adana - Ice Cream Foraged truffle and toasted almond There were other desserts on the menu, but when the waitress said “foraged truffle” we said yes and didn’t ask about the price ($12/scoop, we found out later). My favorite was the truffle, but Yvonne really enjoyed the toasted almond. To each their own. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1545762246119-MOUBU0X3YEQRLFF8IWP9/%2BelcX5wjRTCkmT7rVmqgzw.jpg Blog Posts - Adana - Braised Short Ribs Daikon, radish, green onion Short ribs are not normally my go-to. If not cooked correctly they taste too gamey and tough for my liking. These guys were cooked perfectly, with a nice maple glaze that contrasted with the saltiness of the meat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1547317318769-WBJ7S5IS7HBYN7X654AU/YNgIIrFTRvuW39rgSwdXRQ.jpg Blog Posts - Adana https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1549767413657-KTWKMYKOHMZ190XAH40V/Attachment-1-11.jpeg Blog Posts - Adana - Fried Octopus Kimchi, shishito, cilantro, lime, kewpie Octopus is maybe one of the hardest things to cook correctly. This lightly fried octopus was the best I’ve ever had. My favorite dish of the night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1549767513367-O4BLSSHVDR67AT58FIOS/Attachment-1-13.jpeg Blog Posts - Adana - Turnips Black garlic bagna cotta sauce gribiche The waitress described this dish as turnip forward, and it we would like to throw in turnip empowered as well. A good turnip is one of our favorite vegetables, and combined with the black garlic, this one was a winner. Gribiche is a French sauce made with egg yolks, oil, and mustard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1545762080587-9Y61B3U0LAGZB44TE1QL/IMG_9165.jpg Blog Posts - Adana - Lima Beans Clams, yuzu, mizuna, bonito Yvonne loves beans as much as I hate them, so she ordered these to spite me, which is what you do when you’re married. I did sneak in a clam, though, which I thought was very good. https://scallionpancake.com/blog/the-stanley-charlotte-review monthly 0.5 2019-02-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1547334159281-49SHR4JZACWTK59I6B5V/Attachment-1-10.jpeg Blog Posts - The Stanley Buckle up, foodies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1547334322971-JSRQ5GRXF7C7S2MVY1R1/Attachment-1-3.jpeg Blog Posts - The Stanley - Quail Chicken-fried, cheddar grits, collards, gravy I don’t eat corn (hey grits), but Jason and Olivia (of UpDog Kombucha!) described it as juicy, tender, and well-seasoned. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1547334790661-FTWLLFBBJOLW6HRKRDAD/Attachment-1-5.jpeg Blog Posts - The Stanley - Arancini Pork belly, blue cheese, cider These were a bit underwhelming, but we admittedly aren’t the biggest fans of arancini to begin with. Also, who’s that pug in the background?! It’s UpDog Kombucha Olivia! YAY. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1547335306592-USCMXAVXBBSNH6DGMH60/IMG_8897.jpeg Blog Posts - The Stanley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1547335007317-I7TLR9D8TGVSSB9S09KR/IMG_8922.jpeg Blog Posts - The Stanley - Scallop Butternut, curry, carrots, sesame, pea shoots, mustard greens, ginger We were huge fans of the light broth and added vegetables that highlighted the melt-in-your-mouth scallop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1547334873763-45NABING5NVD3I3AIK87/IMG_6708.JPG Blog Posts - The Stanley - Beets Blue cheese, herbs, and “stuff” Presentation is perhaps the best I’ve seen in Charlotte. This is the most beautiful palette of beets ever created. It tasted light and spring-like, which was perfect when we had it back in May. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1547335362591-QZXGB4WUJ0F1QSCB63AY/IMG_3609.jpeg Blog Posts - The Stanley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1547334687462-6D1PKQDS3QDH9H0S57A3/Attachment-1-2.jpeg Blog Posts - The Stanley - Duck Breast Rutabaga, turnips, carrots, swiss chard, demi-glace Jason says: carrot & duck is the new Starsky & Hutch. Is there anything else you need to know? This duck did not die in vain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1547335545249-V78PFPIL3RDNXJ8WD42X/Attachment-1-1-1.jpeg Blog Posts - The Stanley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1547335511761-QPNVHD4SHGNIGI67DFWX/IMG_3603.jpeg Blog Posts - The Stanley Oh hello, Taxpug! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1547334946549-5U71N9WKAVHZ8ZYFEYU3/IMG_8942.jpeg Blog Posts - The Stanley - Raviolo Short ribs, goat cheese, truffle, arugula, shrooms, broth This dish wasn’t a looker, but the flavors were multi-layered and the broth added a rich umami. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1547334975438-LYM9OUH1T9QUQ6B3E4V7/IMG_8934.jpeg Blog Posts - The Stanley - Sunchoke Chips Spicy mayo This is one of the dishes they’ve brought over from Heritage, and we can see why. Ultra-snackable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1547334832369-CSJ6DPGIPN85Z8K7VM7W/IMG_3698.JPG Blog Posts - The Stanley - Foie Gras Funnel Cake WIth strawberries a few ways This was the dish that first got us in the door back in May. You had us at foie gras. Very tasty, and obviously very fun to look at and eat! Also, someone commented on our Instagram that we shouldn’t be eating foie gras and that we were inhumane. We’ll tell you what’s inhumane: passing up foie gras when you have the chance to eat it. Especially in a funnel cake. Good day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1547335172110-Y9ST2OZYIP7C98TH964Q/IMG_9079.JPG Blog Posts - The Stanley - Swiss Roll White chocolate, pistachio, cranberry A flashback to childhood, only a million times better. Those tiny meringues! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1547334912392-CSWFWSAUAJX013M1DG1Y/IMG_8682.JPG Blog Posts - The Stanley - Asparagus “As many ways as we could think of” The compressed asparagus on the bottom layer had a great texture and was loaded with fresh, green flavor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1547334743120-1GTED5G9QLNBI2WAYCDZ/Attachment-1-4.jpeg Blog Posts - The Stanley - Steam Buns Fried chicken, kimchi, Alex’s glaze These put all other steam buns in our city to shame. You know who I’m talking about. Or do you? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1547335207191-KSM4K0UEVZZUA1KXY411/Attachment-1-1.jpeg Blog Posts - The Stanley - Honey Mocktail Mr. Suggs made Jason this honey mocktail that he hasn’t stopped raving about since. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1547335127088-F0QGX6BR53FK881WKF66/Attachment-1-6.jpeg Blog Posts - The Stanley - Peanut Butter Cup Powdered peanut butter on top and mouthwatering chocolate on the bottom. They should have this one on the menu permanently. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1547334368635-2TM6LLVJGSE1J7EOXJA5/Attachment-1-7.jpeg Blog Posts - The Stanley - Beef Tartare Radishes, greens, egg, capers, and flat bread Can you ever go wrong with tartare? They let the flavor of the meat shine through with simple seasoning and accoutrements. A+. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1547334642977-68G65U3QGBY9SVYLSKRI/Attachment-1-10.jpeg Blog Posts - The Stanley - Surf & Turf Veggie slaw, beef tartare, fried oysters, truffle aioli We were fighting over every bite of this one. And that presentation! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1547335045071-CZ56UDWFGALLPA8SVLIQ/FFA57AB6-C303-4AD1-9D25-6510E29801B1.JPG Blog Posts - The Stanley - Trout Risotto, beets, spinach, red wine The trout was prepared perfectly, and the risotto was a big hit with our table. Also dug the bright beet color of the risotto. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1547334260522-GZF05E4XS4GQXQUWY51L/Attachment-1-8.jpeg Blog Posts - The Stanley - Foie Gras Pecans, apples, ginger, butternut The creamy foie gras on the toasted brioche was a revelation. Our favorite dish out of both visits. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1547335244695-8ZWUAJP7WZQ5O9G69APK/Attachment-1-9.jpeg Blog Posts - The Stanley - Queen City Duchess Casamigos Reposado, cranberry cordial, Cocchi Americano Apertif, lime I could have had four of these, and the one I did have went down in five minutes flat. Casamigos tequila is the greatest thing George Clooney ever put his beautiful hands on. Also, can I be the Queen City Duchess? Please? https://scallionpancake.com/blog/top-five-dishes-of-2018 monthly 0.5 2019-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1544755413024-YTOC2IYFEOAP0LCP43FG/BCC94B3F-387B-45BA-B949-4C6E68EFD6C6.JPG Blog Posts - Top Five Dishes of 2018 - 1. FIVE AGES OF PARMIGIANO REGGIANO Osteria Francescana, Modena, Italy Our overall experience at Osteria Francescana was a slight disappointment, but the the most famous dish by Massimo Bottura was excellent. I could have eaten 100 of these. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1543063370147-04CMSNYEWRK85EYCNGFL/FullSizeRender.jpg Blog Posts - Top Five Dishes of 2018 - 4. #19 Langers, Los Angeles, CA You haven’t had rye bread until you’ve had the rye bread at Langers in LA. Put a pastrami reuben in between two slices of the heavenly bread and you’ve got yourself one of the best sandwiches in the world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1544755843042-ZP8OIO03F9T3HQYLQ609/FullSizeRender-4.jpg Blog Posts - Top Five Dishes of 2018 - 4. Almond Granita Caffè Sicilia, Noto, Sicily Oh, Corrado Assenza, you are a god among men. Eating the classic Sicilian breakfast of warm brioche and creamy almond milk granita was a life experience I won’t soon forget. Whereas most Italian granitas are made with a syrup (which is still delicious, mind you), Assensa’s family version is made with a freshly-made almond milk, which retains the grittiness and full-bodied flavor of the Sicilian almonds used to make it. Neither the brioche or the granita are overly sweet, and though this seems like an intense breakfast option, I promise it simply hits the spot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1545010386099-RGHMHZHQGW098QLMO3JA/0s2fFIWDTuGvRN7ZqeO3Vw.jpg Blog Posts - Top Five Dishes of 2018 - Honorable Mention: Pickled Onion Rings Majordomo, Los Angeles, CA A revelation that could have easily made the top five if we hadn’t spent so much time in Copenhagen this year. These onion rings were the best I’ve ever had. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1544755710417-7BA2GPITJAS16ADENWDM/IMG_3840.jpeg Blog Posts - Top Five Dishes of 2018 - 3. Roast Chicken Amass, Copenhagen, Denmark On our second visit to Amass (we also went in November 2017), we dined a la carte at the bar. During this meal, we had a roast chicken from Hegnsholt farm with a sauce made from reduced carrot and almond milk, and it blew me away. I typically don’t even like chicken, and I never order it. This changed my worldview. I could drink this sauce on the daily. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1544756489025-22UMF8K27TAIZA00C895/IMG_1701.JPG Blog Posts - Top Five Dishes of 2018 - Honorable Mention: Jasper Hill Farm Cheesecake In Situ, San Francisco, CA We want to go to Spain to try this dish in the flesh. The Jasper Hill Farm Cheesecake with hazelnut, white chocolate, and cookies, inspired by Albert Adria’s dish from Tickets in Barcelona. It’s cheese. It’s chocolate. It’s a party. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1543064086499-4YVLSAXJ9JMHV650MN41/ujGBhDh0T%25SYAo%25sYAe8Xw.jpg Blog Posts - Top Five Dishes of 2018 The moment before Noma https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1544756078880-6Q3LYXBJQNMBRDG0XDC3/IMG_3386.JPG Blog Posts - Top Five Dishes of 2018 - 5. AS THE DRIFTER RESTS, IN REVERIE OF DAYS AHEAD Atelier Crenn, San Francisco, CA The coconut dessert from Atelier Crenn is as if I imagined the ideal dessert in my mind and Dominique Crenn brought it to life. Imagine a creamy coconut pudding studded with pineapples inside of a bowl made entirely of chocolate. Yeah. That sort of begins to cover it. Also, the portion was exceedingly generous for a dish that comes near the end of a 17 course tasting menu, which I appreciated. Just because I’ve eaten a lot doesn’t mean I want to skimp on dessert, you feel me? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1544755510194-DYCUSGSEBKQTHC9PE45N/BB376C82-5EB2-40C9-AA9C-2BFF60B2ED00.JPG Blog Posts - Top Five Dishes of 2018 - 3. Almond Granita Caffè Sicilia, Noto, Sicily We saw the Chef’s Table on Corrado Assenza and immediately booked a flight to Sicily. We came for the almond granita, and we were not disappointed. Words can’t describe how clean and natural the almond flavor is, so just stare at the picture and then book your Ryanair flight stat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1544755219177-P5WPXGYUQ2CJJK9YLGWY/B1F0DDD0-FBFB-457C-B0FA-C1C59B85A629.jpeg Blog Posts - Top Five Dishes of 2018 - 1. Mold Pancake Noma, Copenhagen, Denmark Oh Noma. You are my whole life. Jason didn’t have as strong a feeling about this dish as I did, but my goodness, it blew me away. A tortilla with, yes, mold growing on it, much like the rind of brie cheese. The inside was filled with a shock of cold, creamy ice cream and a balsamic fig sauce. I can’t even conceive how someone could conceive of it, you dig? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1544756251552-1BET7L0SGRHDCGW0IBJB/Attachment-1-3.jpeg Blog Posts - Top Five Dishes of 2018 - 5. Aqua chile Sanchez, Copenhagen, Denmark This was one of the most unique dishes we had in Copenhagen. Think of a very spicy ceviche with mostly Danish ingredients and a strawberry acid broth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1544755384993-V6VMUQ5I24EJU6EZETBN/BCC94B3F-387B-45BA-B949-4C6E68EFD6C6.JPG Blog Posts - Top Five Dishes of 2018 - 2. FIVE AGES OF PARMIGIANO REGGIANO Osteria Francescana, Modena, Italy While much of our experience at Osteria Francescana left something to be desired, Massimo Bottura’s most famous dish did not disappoint in the slightest, and both of us felt that it made the trip to Modena worthwhile in a single bite. Parmesan is such a rich, umami flavor, and getting all of the different ages and textures together was nothing short of mind-blowing. Also, the portion was more generous that what you would expect for a tasting menu, which pleased us thoroughly, as we both could have eaten a vat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1544756668652-98GXV4K9GO3S996YWLX9/IMG_3930.jpg Blog Posts - Top Five Dishes of 2018 - Honorable Mention: Kato’s Silken Tofu Upstream, Charlotte, NC This beauty had soymilk, pickled shimeji mushrooms, ikura & fried ginger Sad to lose Kato to Chicago (again) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1543064415470-WHL66TWVRYPUSJSBWE0Y/SSU8kaymTQinDWCg0P7tZQ.jpg Blog Posts - Top Five Dishes of 2018 - 2. SHAWARMA OF CELERIAC AND TRUFFLE Noma, Copenhagen, Denmark You knew we weren’t going to get through this list without a dish from Noma. I had to think long and hard about which dish to choose, and I ultimately chose the celeriac shawarma because of how unique it was. This was 100% vegetarian and it tasted like the best, most savory meat shawarma you’ve ever had. Of course the truffle sauce didn’t hurt, and also the sourdough bread to mop up the sauce was next level, too. https://scallionpancake.com/blog/top-five-restaurants-of-2018-scallionpancake monthly 0.5 2019-01-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1544750839422-QU9C9CJTJM4HBUATOCVP/IMG_3027.jpeg Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2018 Celeraic shawarma https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1544751868067-JQP7GGKZHVS7HV2D62S8/AF9A902E-2F9F-4AC7-A5EF-E5A687EAC884.JPG Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2018 It’s NOMA, bish https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1542652160115-FKOEP2HCJH25JXJ7IM4Z/xWucUc%2BtQoC9u0Gea6yFIQ.jpg Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2018 - 3. Atelier crenn San Francisco, CA Atelier Crenn is chronically underrated by the Top 50 Best Restaurants list, but not by Scallionpancake. Of all of our out-of-town high-end dining experiences, this was second only to Noma for 2018. And this dessert? The best. Coconut and pineapple custard with a chocolate outside that is made to look like a coconut. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1544750948835-MYJNBAZFF6UP4GLX04K3/82A11291-7985-4612-BB9F-6CAAC088D89D.JPG Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2018 Magical fish https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1544751699290-DXNXUL9IJX3CFMJORAU2/92F5AECE-8AE1-42F9-9D0A-BD05AC8BA39F.jpeg Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2018 Back on my college stomping grounds, NYU’s Florence campus https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1544751232064-G7X71UHKNBTQBBXWUA23/Attachment-1-1.jpeg Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2018 I am a happy man at EMP https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1544751968967-HSO0ASEVIQWFQQ7TZQ68/IMG_7535.JPG Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2018 Maybe not dressed properly for Atelier Crenn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1544753618127-PFGM5RKGBPG7R4ECW0Y4/D06CA2A7-97AD-4824-B506-31C3077825C1.JPG Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2018 - 4. Al’s Place San Francisco, CA We went to Al’s Place with our friends (and friends of the blog and pod) Sharon and Andrew when we visited San Francisco in May. Everything about our evening was magical, from the company to the salad you eat with your hands. I loved the emphasis of fresh vegetables with zero compromise on flavor. Also, these radishes with butter made one of the prettiest plates I’d ever seen. From the brine-pickled french fries to the warm brownie sundae, I was in heaven for the entirety of this meal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1546828628550-B9DIDINDSZV5MZPFVGX3/FullSizeRender.jpg Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2018 Oh…Hi….Massimo Bottura. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1542653899196-HEVZTZ4QVBSL3H9B74ZZ/UIy9iO%25nTgia174UvngaWQ.jpg Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2018 - 2. Bardo popup with Chef Jake Bickelhaupt Charlotte, NC Bardo is the best restaurant in Charlotte. Hands down. Chef Mike Knoll of Bardo worked with Chef Jacob Bickelhaupt in Chicago. Bickelhaupt had a two Michelin Star restaurant in Chicago, 42 Grams, which shut down because of a domestic violence incident with his ex-wife. He is holding pop-up dinners around the country, and he held a one day pop-up in Charlotte where he and Chef Knoll served a 12-course tasting menu that was incredible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1544753855865-NO5NFWRBRI7NYLMU8SXE/D7F01669-D9D0-47D8-BCB6-3C45632603C7.JPG Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2018 - 3. Amass Bouncccyyyyy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1544751801117-EPFE2083OBDAWHWLGL49/E3A6442D-3137-4DB9-AF7D-2FA2BE80C642.JPG Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2018 I am only truly happy in Noma’s hygge room https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1544753678585-EBQSGM9NPQOCZP5H44IB/IMG_1804.jpeg Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2018 You eat this salad WITH YOUR HANDS. I know there’s a fork there. That’s irrelevant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1544751081881-E0GF3482LGT1HKNYECRM/D683E64F-A8BE-4936-B2CF-2BFA36307B13.jpeg Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2018 Honey ice cream with a bee pollen magic shell https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1544750722692-LAMAFK9LKF3FPBI2W9D3/43E69414-99C5-45E6-97C9-830C34366929.JPG Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2018 - 1. noma Copenhagen, Denmark I’m not going to speak for Yvonne, but to me, Noma is so far above any other restaurant we’ve ever been to, it’s almost disrespectful to have them on a list. If you’re on the fence, trust us: Noma is worth a trip around the world, especially during vegetable season. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1542652573240-XPMRIT1EJVU7R4B4V2UM/TdeZzxKNQrKz5scXRjhzeg.jpg Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2018 - 5. Restaurant Kuu Helsinki, Finland This meal at Kuu was one of those that stands out when taking into account the perspective of the time and place. Here, I had reindeer for the first time with a glass of Finnish blueberry vodka. To me, this meal encapsulated our weekend in Helsinki perfectly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1544750653102-XZWXLT524AZPITOKZK9E/IMG_1121.JPG Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2018 - 4. Eleven Madison Park New York, NY Eleven Madison Park was very contentious in the Scallionpancake household. It didn’t live up to our expectations, but it was still, in my opinion, a spectacular evening. The best dish was the duck, but the rest of the courses were also excellent. The only part I found truly lacking were the dessert courses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1544751908166-10CQN2YA9YR4MOFWRIOF/5A215882-2952-4D45-8752-FACC0E6F6529.JPG Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2018 - 1. Noma BREEEAAADDDD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1544754022433-TH2LW00OIYW4B2TUNFN6/0CC515F9-D7ED-4D79-BA3A-9B9DC0D55C85.JPG Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1544751389433-6TYP4X493H7VNJRFCMP8/Attachment-1-2.jpeg Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2018 Finnish blueberry vodka https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1544750452948-IUJFSWFUSW1MOQDHGKYI/IMG_7678.JPG Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2018 - 2. Atelier Crenn Land of Corn AKA my biggest fear dish https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1544753901295-8DJDE159YDOYUZO1T5DH/IMG_3856.JPG Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2018 I don’t even usually like chicken, hand to god https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1544754086618-MYDXB3FLJUMVC10K7B1S/IMG_8974.JPG Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2018 WHATTA YEAR. Bye, 2018. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1544752291498-AX9B1GOJ80OADJDA70A7/120E3E6D-6BA9-419C-B5A6-E497C3810CED.JPG Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2018 - 5. Majordomo I mean, come on https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1544752643140-RMUY9OAXN096GNMA2SFS/3E8D52FD-63F6-42CE-8665-F57E7EBAB2BF.jpeg Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2018 - Honorable Mention: Bardo Chocolate pine balls of fire https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1544752323017-Q3QZZV78DKAJ15OYOUUA/FullSizeRender-3.jpg Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2018 PICKLED FRIED ONION RINGS omg https://scallionpancake.com/blog/pcg-farm-to-fork-in-the-garden-charlotte monthly 0.5 2018-12-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1544461377237-IYZQ973V0TION1TIC6JB/IMG_0030.jpeg Blog Posts - PCG Farm to Fork in the Garden - The Yolk Greg Collier North Corner Haven West African chicken stew with crispy rice and mixed carrot slaw Greg Collier can do no wrong, and this dish is no exception. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1544461595605-Q0U7D4XO2U92LXID8SWF/IMG_0033.jpeg Blog Posts - PCG Farm to Fork in the Garden - 300 East Ashley Boyd Wild Hope Farm butternut squash blondie with goat yogurt, maple, vanilla, and toasted grains Has Boyd ever done anything less than amazing with desserts? Answer: No. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1544461631607-583LMUIR7R5OKHDKYI5B/FA02C5DB-6D9A-4945-9204-0E0A4157DC35.jpeg Blog Posts - PCG Farm to Fork in the Garden - Bob Peters Punch! Peters himself was slinging punch, and we chatted with him about what he’s up to. He’s been consulting with restaurants all over the region on their cocktail programs, and he seems to be living his best life. He continues to make the best punch in the game. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1544461560525-K96OYQLLFSFSQRC28CBX/A9C16148-5836-47B5-9794-8DEDB54D7689.JPG Blog Posts - PCG Farm to Fork in the Garden - Sweet Lew’s Barbecue Lewis Donald Smoked J&J Farms honey and Hickory Hills milk panna cotta with J&J lemongrass jam and farm flowers This was my favorite dish of the event. They actually smoked the honey in a smoker! So cool. Sweet Lew’s just opened the other week, and they have been regularly selling out of BBQ. We can’t wait to get out and try their meat offerings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1544461110658-FDB21FAZLPLMQZSW6XKH/IMG_0020.jpeg Blog Posts - PCG Farm to Fork in the Garden - Aux Bar Steven Goff Urban Gourmet mushroom fritters with smoked mushroom gravy One of only a handful of vegetarian options. This dish was savory and tasty. We’ve not yet tried this restaurant, and this certainly made us interested to go check it out soon! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1544461135276-Y05GWWDPGULJL05F7R5B/A9C16148-5836-47B5-9794-8DEDB54D7689.JPG Blog Posts - PCG Farm to Fork in the Garden https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1544461271593-AW3D8H5K50XVCKORPPC1/E5547308-8246-4E44-B75F-9A70A791B974.jpeg Blog Posts - PCG Farm to Fork in the Garden - Hello, Sailor Mike Rozycki Rocky River Farms conchiglie a la bolognese This dish wasn’t a looker, but it was so freaking delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1544461472884-ZAF81PQO91TG2E945HB4/B77B3542-786C-43CF-896A-5136BF46030A.jpeg Blog Posts - PCG Farm to Fork in the Garden - Queen City Market Christopher Young Smoked Underwood Farms mojo pork with arepa de choclo, housemade queso blanco, peach mostarda, tomato caramel The pork was cooked perfectly, and the flavors were outstanding. Another big crowd hit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1544461330246-5XNVFHB0Z245HF4IXJ5F/182FFCF0-62AD-4260-9EC8-2D7749E372F8.jpeg Blog Posts - PCG Farm to Fork in the Garden - Pine Island Country Club Joy Turner The farm at Flat Creek pork belly with Cheerwine, boiled peanut relish, pickled slaw, dry rub, garnish We adored this pork belly. So flavorful! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1544461523040-6XMW52MDLNK9KYFDWPGQ/IMG_0040.jpeg Blog Posts - PCG Farm to Fork in the Garden - Southminster Ryan Forte Thai-pickled NC shrimp with Friendship Gardens baby bok choy, radish kimchi, and Asian-style boiled California runner peanut hummus This was our favorite dish, and Southminster is actually a retirement home! Jason and I immediately inquired if we could get on the list. Hey, we’re getting very tired, and retirement is way too far away. Let’s all rest and eat Forte’s food for the rest of our days. Amen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1544461183776-61Y2MH8NXEVJ17HWPTNJ/926EBC1A-75C7-40F7-A619-C35C98320E2B.jpeg Blog Posts - PCG Farm to Fork in the Garden - Upstream Gene Kato Spiced crispy shrimp with Barbee Farms tomato-melon curry We loved this dish, and we are still mourning the loss of Gene Kato, who recently returned to Chicago. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1544461666425-XDVRZ1MY6HUF8LXZQUPH/31C85BDC-4AE9-4495-8280-2FBCB79AA2D3.jpeg Blog Posts - PCG Farm to Fork in the Garden - UpDog Kombucha Olivia Wolff & Lauren Miller No picture of cute Olivia, who was serving up delicious kombucha. Did you listen to Olivia’s guest appearance on the Scallionpancake podcast?! She’s just the best human ever. The end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1544461227085-8M0TSMWS5UXODRKNIOSL/8FA0AD43-094A-436B-B399-0827BC236900.jpeg Blog Posts - PCG Farm to Fork in the Garden - Sante Adam Reed Kale-stuffed chicken breast medallion with fig jam, apple slaw, pickled radish, and shaved smoked egg yolk The smoked egg yolk was awesome, but the chicken breast was a bit tough and bland, as chicken breast can tend to be, unfortunately. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1544461429415-D54SB53RMWLLMQ5F1AUT/IMG_0039.jpeg Blog Posts - PCG Farm to Fork in the Garden - Fahrenheit Dave Feimster Clearview Farms fried chicken with charred chile jam and roasted Kabocha puree This was a major crowd favorite. How could fried chicken be bad? https://scallionpancake.com/blog/chef-alyssas-kitchen-charlotte-review-brunch monthly 0.5 2018-12-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1544377697879-H4A3B1WL88M7YPQYY9GM/9C748981-3E68-41F2-94D1-C4D21F28F76E.JPG Blog Posts - Chef Alyssa's Kitchen Stuffed Babka French Toast https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1544379043703-6MPW9QMLPG48OMK1LKYV/Attachment-1-5.jpeg Blog Posts - Chef Alyssa's Kitchen - Stone Cut Oats, Buckwheat and Rice Grits Finished with your choice of sweet or savory toppings. Shown here with the sweet version: almond butter, maple glazed local fruit, coconut cream, cinnamon crumble All the toppings! We’d like to try the savory version next, which comes with sautéed local maitake and oyster mushrooms, kale, sesame, chili oil, fried egg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1544379613066-VU0MQ3L6XZJB11KR07NG/IMG_0821.jpeg Blog Posts - Chef Alyssa's Kitchen Chef Alyssa on the right! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1544379138374-FU2WNYMYC7K5MH2RDZFO/5B55135B-02CC-408E-9279-E874D26D0ACA-1.jpeg Blog Posts - Chef Alyssa's Kitchen - Modern Southern Mixed potatoes, brussels sprout and apple hash, house bacon or tempeh sausage, fried egg Have you ever seen a fried egg so perfect? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1544378327586-BXEGXV5FFNXNS678GFCE/Attachment-1-1.jpeg Blog Posts - Chef Alyssa's Kitchen - Pancake Tacos Fluffy pancakes filled with house bacon and scrambled eggs with spiced maple syrup to dip Pancake. Tacos. Is there anything else to say? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1544379744407-YLVV46WY27RDM1HZ3253/Attachment-1-6.jpeg Blog Posts - Chef Alyssa's Kitchen - Andrew’s Breakfast Sandwich House English muffin, omelet with Ashe county sharp cheddar and choice of house bacon, sausage, or tempeh sausage House-made English muffins are the stuff of life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1544379692761-A2QWA4SVNKMJL2AIF8GL/Attachment-1.jpeg Blog Posts - Chef Alyssa's Kitchen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1544378850121-ZMAUQ2XFIMTEKM54MWVH/IMG_0811.jpeg Blog Posts - Chef Alyssa's Kitchen - The Ron Swanson Eggs your way... but Ron would have them scrambled... bacon and toast A legend and a classic walk into a bar… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1544378563547-MZ670DK5MS394M0YG2YG/Attachment-1-3.jpeg Blog Posts - Chef Alyssa's Kitchen - Vegetable Knish Root vegetables, fennel, and potato wrapped in soft crust, served with a side salad Ah! More Jew food! A knish is basically a dough ball filled with meat, potatoes, sauerkraut, cheese, or, in this case, vegetables! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1544379938659-86ZFBJT9JMNII56DNYIU/IMG_8725.jpeg Blog Posts - Chef Alyssa's Kitchen - Sorghum Blueberry Muffin No photo of this because we ate it so fast. But isn’t Papa Jason cute with his pug sons on Hanukkah? There is also a fruit and yogurt parfait and an apple crisp on the menu, too! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1544379581004-6FK60MCTM67N7V1627JE/Attachment-1-2.jpeg Blog Posts - Chef Alyssa's Kitchen - The Latin TBD Mixed potatoes, over-easy egg, adobo chicken or tempeh sausage, spicy cream, avocado Put an egg on it + put an avocado on it = winning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1544379013211-5JYQ1BNM50K6K78LHIQ8/Attachment-1-4.jpeg Blog Posts - Chef Alyssa's Kitchen - Breakfast Burrito Scrambled eggs, local chorizo or tempeh sausage, Ashe county sharp cheddar, potatoes, peppers and onions, tomato jam Jason will be getting this on the reg. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1544377988806-XIL21N6OG8D2UIYT1BRP/9C748981-3E68-41F2-94D1-C4D21F28F76E.JPG Blog Posts - Chef Alyssa's Kitchen - Stuffed French Toast Cinnamon Babka French Toast stuffed with an over-easy egg, topped with berries and pecan maple syrup Chef Alyssa is our Jewish soul sister, and she and Jason went to the same temple growing up! So, this babka French toast is a nod to one of the best Jewish culinary creations there is. If you’ve never had babka, you’re missing out. And babka a la French toast is a great way to enjoy this classic. https://scallionpancake.com/blog/bulla-restaurant-review-charlotte monthly 0.5 2018-12-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1543980976106-P5TRPVHYCXXPCME5EY65/IMG_4697.JPG Blog Posts - Bulla Gastrobar Interior of Bulla Charlotte https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1543980277641-BN7939AA76ZSMFBKJ4X6/IMG_4813.JPG Blog Posts - Bulla Gastrobar - HUEVOS ‘BULLA’ Eggs, homemade potato chips, Serrano ham, potato foam, truffle oil The best thing on the menu. We come here basically just for this. Worth it. They bring this dish out in a cast iron pan with everything layered, and then they mix it all up tableside. Fun and super, super tasty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1543983924522-3RMPWTWBMXR38IE22TNH/IMG_4719.jpg Blog Posts - Bulla Gastrobar - HAM CROQUETTES Serrano ham, fig jelly Order these. Two pug thumbs up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1543980581831-FPOAUY51SOBR8HAZ86BS/FullSizeRender-13.jpg Blog Posts - Bulla Gastrobar - Summer salmon Ceviche Roasted red pepper, jalapeños, carrots This was a dish from their summer menu, and you should be glad it’s gone––at least the version we had. The salmon was not fresh, to the point that I wouldn’t eat more than the first bite for fear of getting ill. We sent this one back. Our server was very understanding, and we didn’t let this one mishap sour us on Bulla as a whole. These things happen. We felt that this dish would have been good with fresh fish. However, anything less than fresh raw fish is muy mal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1543980820203-Z7XGWNBINEH81WIXOLD0/FullSizeRender-1.jpeg Blog Posts - Bulla Gastrobar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1543980169074-IE9NOIYABBXVKYPAOR01/FullSizeRender-12.jpg Blog Posts - Bulla Gastrobar - ALBÓNDIGAS Veal and pork meatballs, Manchego, tomate frito Pretty good, though not mind-blowing. We probably wouldn’t get these again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1543980708941-DVOIQ9G778V7ME8I28FJ/FullSizeRender-4.jpg Blog Posts - Bulla Gastrobar - TORRIJA Caramelized brioche, turrón ice cream, honey Turron is made with honey, eggs, and almonds, and Scallionpancake loves almonds. We get the torrija every time, and this and the Huevos Bulla, are more than worth our while. ORDER THIS! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1543980773788-8DPCI48RKFAO0PD6VK9Y/FullSizeRender-7.jpg Blog Posts - Bulla Gastrobar - SANGRÍA & SPANISH MARGARITA Red wine, brandy, triple sec, sprite, chopped orange Jimador Reposado, Grand Marnier, Lustau Amontillado sherry, lime juice, agave nectar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1543980362592-07B0AW08OUB3TZ6EDKHX/FullSizeRender-8.jpg Blog Posts - Bulla Gastrobar - Bistro Fillet Spanish paprika rub, Mahón cheese grits, sautéed vegetables, whipped serrano butter The entrees at Bulla are just not as impressive as the small plates. Take this steak––overcooked and blah. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1543980335257-NSIWS6TXF83ELWJZ3VPR/FullSizeRender-11.jpg Blog Posts - Bulla Gastrobar - PAN DE CRISTAL CON TOMATE Toasted crispy ethereal bread brushed with fresh tomato I had high hopes for this, but it didn’t quite live up to the flavor I envisioned. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1543980130351-WZJO2XXHBVN53IW2PYXQ/FullSizeRender-9.jpg Blog Posts - Bulla Gastrobar - PATATAS BRAVAS Crispy potato cubes, spicy brava sauce, aioli Basic, but delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1543981125252-50J8N7GV98B0WU3HXEIE/FullSizeRender-14.jpg Blog Posts - Bulla Gastrobar Bulla is right next to Cowfish. And this giant cowfish! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1543979917377-I92K6RCF6CMZ37YTO0S9/FullSizeRender.jpeg Blog Posts - Bulla Gastrobar - Charcuterie Board Acorn fed pure Iberian ham, Manchego, assorted crackers, caramelized walnuts We thought the accouterments served with the charcuterie was a little lame. While the selection of meats and cheeses is strong, the bread could have been better, and we like a little dried fruit/honey. Skip, unless you have to taste that sweet, sweet Iberian ham––which we totally get. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1543980617533-JA1H3JNUJOD4FPCJZQQ8/FullSizeRender-5.jpg Blog Posts - Bulla Gastrobar - MONTADITOS Brisket, tomato marmalade, guindilla, tetilla cheese Super delicious little bites. We would order these again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1543982243510-G26OUI8U6DSV9XULC4I9/FullSizeRender-6.jpg Blog Posts - Bulla Gastrobar - HUEVOS ‘BULLA’ The premix https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1543981077400-5TMPW9MWOTHGQKSKDKDW/IMG_4698.JPG Blog Posts - Bulla Gastrobar Exterior of Bulla Charlotte https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1543980307368-9HVGWWUHMN3VC8HPQ945/FullSizeRender-3.jpg Blog Posts - Bulla Gastrobar - GRILLED OCTOPUS SALAD Grilled octopus, roma tomatoes, cucumber One of my personal favorites. Very fresh, and lots of different textures that play together nicely. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1543980860828-RGBJ7FQPF9PE250LEIIL/Attachment-1.jpeg Blog Posts - Bulla Gastrobar - CREMOSO DE CHOCOLATE Three layer chocolate genoise, vanilla ice cream, olive oil, Maldon salt Smeh. Get the torrija instead. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1543983350268-EK5B61IFH6RA1HPMU3IJ/IMG_4696.JPG Blog Posts - Bulla Gastrobar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1543983892352-53Y82ML4H5D4UHFCIKOG/IMG_4719.jpg Blog Posts - Bulla Gastrobar Ham croquettes equal money https://scallionpancake.com/blog/best-restaurants-in-charlotte monthly 0.5 2018-12-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1543094938052-QAINDM7ZPYYMIOAN2OBB/IMG_2506.jpeg Blog Posts - Top 25 Restaurants in Charlotte: 2018 Edition - 7. Kabab Je Ever since Kabob Grill closed (RIP), Kabab Je holds the title of best Mediterranean food in town. The pita. THE PITA. It’s the best. Sorry, Yafo. Get the lamb kabob and lots of sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1543552260250-4P3KPDLFRE7OOPWC5I4J/IMG_2371.JPG Blog Posts - Top 25 Restaurants in Charlotte: 2018 Edition - 12. 300 East A Charlotte classic with Ashley Boyd at the helm of the knock-out dessert program. Wood sorrel ice cream with lavender honey cake? YES, WE’LL TAKE 300 PLEASE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1543552369033-KYUXP5WO3JXQLIFY3PBZ/IMG_1042.JPG Blog Posts - Top 25 Restaurants in Charlotte: 2018 Edition - 15. Flour Shop The best pasta in Charlotte is at Flour Shop. Go sit at their gigantic bar and watch the chefs do their thing Their house-made burrata is a must order. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1543150870437-VOU9VSY85XDB7WDUTUCW/IMG_2050.jpeg Blog Posts - Top 25 Restaurants in Charlotte: 2018 Edition - 19. Inizio Pizza napoletana Inizio’s Neapolitan style pizza takes the cake, or dare we say pie, for the best Charlotte-based pizza place. If you’ve never been, try their classic margherita and the pistachio. Also, don’t sleep on the cannoli. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1543151174733-7BKFH2PQ02FY2CAF6IAH/IMG_1553.jpeg Blog Posts - Top 25 Restaurants in Charlotte: 2018 Edition - 10. Dot Dot Dot The Park Road speakeasy is serving up some of Charlotte’s most inventive dishes. Cold smoked fried chicken? Yes, pease. American Wagyu with truffle glacé? You don’t have to tell us twice. Take your hot date or your hot mistress. Either will be impressed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1543152836944-YRNZFX1FI828BCMK9QHR/IMG_0743.jpeg Blog Posts - Top 25 Restaurants in Charlotte: 2018 Edition - 24. Tea Fusion cafe We’ve been known to drive up to University late at night, pugs in tow, to have the best bubble tea, shaved ice, and Vietnamese sandwiches in Charlotte. If you’re into Thai iced tea, Tea Fusion has one of the tastiest in Charlotte. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1543553304589-V0MJ0BQ60S27KUIDC83C/IMG_7258.jpg Blog Posts - Top 25 Restaurants in Charlotte: 2018 Edition https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1543552721530-3XBG8D7N8V3FSJGR46DD/IMG_8487.JPG Blog Posts - Top 25 Restaurants in Charlotte: 2018 Edition - 18. La Belle Helene Charlotte’s new French restaurant is an instant hit for its food and stunning art deco decor. You can tell if a French restaurant is good based on the chicken, and LBH’s chicken is off the chain. Also, don’t forget about their desserts, including this amazing rhum baba. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1526760587607-4VYDOUBHS19LAZK09X2N/download.jpeg Blog Posts - Top 25 Restaurants in Charlotte: 2018 Edition - 6. Stoke Stoke has been our top Uptown restaurant for a while. The vibe is one of the coolest in Charlotte, and the food is always excellent. The star of the show is the donut with diplomat cream. Make sure you bring friends so you aren’t judged when you order one for yourself. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1543151648632-WDK0ZWPM5BXAPDLB07L4/IMG_1804.JPG Blog Posts - Top 25 Restaurants in Charlotte: 2018 Edition - 22. Ru Sans We’ve tried all the local sushi joints, and we keep coming back to Ru Sans over all the rest. Our staple rolls are the Green Dragon, Ultimate Tuna, Sunshine, and the Chipotle Roll. Haters, back down. We also are not ranking them based on the lunch buffet. Chill. And don’t eat at sushi buffets. That’s on you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1543150087761-V07LGG2K8R99YEZC0IMS/8iFUN86TQiOYVaac7poTPQ.jpg Blog Posts - Top 25 Restaurants in Charlotte: 2018 Edition - 9. The Asbury Putting Yvonne’s hatred of The Dunhill aside, The Asbury always has unique and fun plays on traditional southern cooking. They also have an excellent brunch. It’s our family’s go-to before a Panthers game. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1543149229144-NF48KXZZV6Y8KR23NSBC/beefnbottle_cPeterTaylor.jpg Blog Posts - Top 25 Restaurants in Charlotte: 2018 Edition - 13. Beef & Bottle Photo from wheretraveler.com Beef & Bottle has been around for 40+ years in Charlotte, and it’s as old school of a steakhouse as you can find. It’s a great date night or special occasion location. They also might have the tastiest onion rings in Charlotte. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1543150352164-0TN1RCA7SUERNSRTIP9O/IMG_1579.jpeg Blog Posts - Top 25 Restaurants in Charlotte: 2018 Edition - 25. Laurel market Laurel Market has the Charlotte breakfast sandwich game wrapped up, and they are all between 4-6 dollars. We especially love the Mercado, which is bacon, egg, and pepper jack cheese with spicy chipotle spread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1543148820454-08R78EB7WXYNCVUPRVMH/IMG_0586.jpeg Blog Posts - Top 25 Restaurants in Charlotte: 2018 Edition - 16. Lang Van Lang Van is Charlotte’s best Vietnamese restaurant. The service here is incredible. We’ve gone six months without eating here and they still remember our orders. It’s pretty amazing. Oh, and the food is incredible, too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1543153239941-B4RA1K3H3GOXG4FWKTFL/IMG_1525.jpeg Blog Posts - Top 25 Restaurants in Charlotte: 2018 Edition - 23. Omaggio Pizzaria The Roman-style pizza at Omaggios is just a bit behind Inizio, but not by much. It’s a thiner crust here, but the ingredients are top notch. Try something with pepperoni, which we think is the best in town. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1543551795232-O29Y9UHY9SSM61KIY58D/IMG_6708.JPG Blog Posts - Top 25 Restaurants in Charlotte: 2018 Edition - 3. The Stanley Chef Paul Verica, formerly of The Heritage in Waxhaw, opened up The Stanley in May and it has quickly become one of the best in Charlotte. It’s farm to table, so the menu changes almost daily based on what’s available. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1543551332787-WA92GIG0RN6P23JT341V/IMG_8431.JPG Blog Posts - Top 25 Restaurants in Charlotte: 2018 Edition - 11. Lincoln’s Haberdashery Chef Shortino did it again when he opened up Lincoln’s Haberdashery in early 2018. It’s one of the coolest hangouts in town, and everything on the menu is good. Our go-to is the 13th: house-made mozzarella, La Quercia prosciutto, fresh basil, and extra virgin olive oil. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1543551916655-5ITA739D10CI2GZH2PBH/IMG_7173.JPG Blog Posts - Top 25 Restaurants in Charlotte: 2018 Edition - 1. Bardo Bardo is the best restaurant in Charlotte, and nowhere else even comes close. It’s the first restaurant in town to receive a coveted Michigan Pug. The flavors and textures are next level. Our favorites on the menu are the Cobia, egg and grains, ribeye, and tortellini. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1526750287708-2P194CR95KTR1EYO3BNZ/IMG_1331+%281%29.jpg Blog Posts - Top 25 Restaurants in Charlotte: 2018 Edition - 2. Haberdish The quintessential Charlotte restaurant. The unpretentious food is affordable, really freaking good, and showcases the best of traditional and modern southern food. If it's your first time, you have to get the fried chicken and mac and cheese with chicken skins. Don't skip a cocktail, either! Haberdish is also tops for brunch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1543151859307-8Y7XOJO6FWM63ZUFKE73/IMG_3073.jpg Blog Posts - Top 25 Restaurants in Charlotte: 2018 Edition - 21. Sea Level In general, Charlotte lacks good seafood restaurants. Sea Level is changing that, bringing in fresh local fish from the coast. Their lobster rolls are off the chain, and don’t overlook their fried chicken sandwich. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1543553413775-SWA7TNU8H56XWDALH1XK/IMG_8300.JPG Blog Posts - Top 25 Restaurants in Charlotte: 2018 Edition - 14. Siggy’s Good Food Organic at its best. Siggy is cooking up some of the best food around, and it happens to be good for you, too. Everything on her menu we’ve enjoyed, but our go-to is the steak sandwich. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1543149501809-34RW02KOA52P3BWRO9DT/IMG_0054.jpeg Blog Posts - Top 25 Restaurants in Charlotte: 2018 Edition - 17. Seoul Food Meat Co. A BBQ Joint with a Korean twist. Everything here is good and is known to cause middle of the night cravings. The unique sides have us coming back over and over again. Our favorites are the date tea, brisket, fire chicken, tofu wings, and potato swirl. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1526750978314-NMI36MRC9T34P1LMR5VD/uXPquBWSQFm8rD4g%25EXhfA.jpg Blog Posts - Top 25 Restaurants in Charlotte: 2018 Edition - 4. Soul Gastrolounge The tapas style restaurant has such a variety of food, from sushi rolls to their signature watermelon pork belly tacos, that it's hard to believe a restaurant could do everything this well. But Soul pulls it off and then some. Plus, the vibe is the best in Charlotte. Sit at the bar for the most fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1543553618744-FRM4152CJ9QXOFQWTSRE/IMG_0145.JPG Blog Posts - Top 25 Restaurants in Charlotte: 2018 Edition - 8. Zeppelin Zeppelin has an old school vibe, a great cocktail bar, and fantastic food. Some of our favorites are the lobster avocado toast, the yellowtail crudo, and all of their desserts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1543096404959-OIFH3HJDERG4E9DP1NP3/IMG_1135.jpeg Blog Posts - Top 25 Restaurants in Charlotte: 2018 Edition - 20. Bang Bang Burgers The best burgers in town are at Bang Bang. Their short-lived Bang Bang Bites were a quick favorite of ours, but we keep going back for the big guys. Make sure you order the onion rings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1526751459802-WOX870UY4J8818X92O9Z/IMG_2507.jpeg Blog Posts - Top 25 Restaurants in Charlotte: 2018 Edition - 5. futo Buta Years ago, Chef Michael Shortino was one of the first chefs to show that Charlotte was ready for good food. Futo Buta is serving up some of the best ramen in the Southeast. Our favorite is the Fire and Ice. https://scallionpancake.com/blog/langers-los-angeles-review-phil-rosenthal monthly 0.5 2018-11-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1542644579138-2JF4O27HJ76DOM6DYOEA/UyoxfHaESU2bjIM7HnDUpw.jpg Blog Posts - Never Doubt Phil Rosenthal: Go to Langer's Delicatessan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1542643845475-MJYH65VJJNXZZ3H2SIRI/KMivpQmCTzCvJ6pwiNDgvw.jpg Blog Posts - Never Doubt Phil Rosenthal: Go to Langer's Delicatessan - Tomato sardines You are either into sardines or you aren’t. If you are, these sardines swimming in tomato sauce are delicious and a great way to start your meal. Plus they come with a side of rye bread, which you will want to start hoarding immediately once you taste it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1542644113855-HOUWMF6Y5Y4M2B41TLUC/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Never Doubt Phil Rosenthal: Go to Langer's Delicatessan - Egg Cream Egg creams are staples of traditional Jewish delis. They consist of milk, carbonated water, and chocolate syrup. (Confused? Yes, there is no egg or cream in the egg cream). I guess this was a tactic back in the day to get your kids to drink more milk. If you’ve never had an egg cream, Langer’s is a great place to have your first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1542643679311-17OKQVKJU58BBLVT5F0E/U97eNR7ESWCzSmoFVsCZFw.jpg Blog Posts - Never Doubt Phil Rosenthal: Go to Langer's Delicatessan - Pastrami Fries Here’s the sign of a great place. Their fries were outstanding. They were the perfect balance of slightly crunchy on the outside and soft and moist on the inside. Top it with their famous pastrami and cheese and YAHTZEE ––you’ve got yourself a new Langer’s classic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1542645078263-W0PPT601TXTSWRD4QD4M/aezXgqE5Ry%2BdrCrlTOsudQ.jpg Blog Posts - Never Doubt Phil Rosenthal: Go to Langer's Delicatessan Bernard looking over the gigantic menu (PUT IT DOWN BERNARD!! #19 only!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1542643463760-TVQHL8DBXEB8JET1MJYI/AMZ53rG%2BQVWklQXnm6A9SQ.jpg Blog Posts - Never Doubt Phil Rosenthal: Go to Langer's Delicatessan - #19 Hot pastrami, coleslaw, Swiss, Russian dressing, rye bread This is as good as advertised. You haven’t had pastrami until you’ve had the hot pastrami from Langer’s or Katz Deli. What sets this apart is the rye bread. It’s the best rye bread in the world. They don’t make the bread on site, but they bake it again once it gets to the deli, which makes the crust perfectly crunchy and the inside so soft. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1542749328406-JU18PRAAG6GH48TDUO49/FullSizeRender.jpg Blog Posts - Never Doubt Phil Rosenthal: Go to Langer's Delicatessan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1542749272589-VJM6WSEEBRD8WK1TRBCV/6K%25kJqPbQtKr%2B%2Bjzc%25q9gw.jpg Blog Posts - Never Doubt Phil Rosenthal: Go to Langer's Delicatessan https://scallionpancake.com/blog/majordomo-los-angeles-review-la monthly 0.5 2019-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1549724710964-NDKSDGPGYPS016XSR3DE/gold+pug.png Blog Posts - Majordomo is David Chang's Latest Food Mecca https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1542061024944-CI6KRM0BYKM9OOGKHQ0X/2018_03_13_majordomo_046.0.jpg Blog Posts - Majordomo is David Chang's Latest Food Mecca Photo Courtesy of Eater LA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1542072403506-V8XODLKAG82G1R0C9MJO/IMG_0542.jpeg Blog Posts - Majordomo is David Chang's Latest Food Mecca Mojodōmo by night https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1542068646804-FSRNWGI8S6B1RPAQJKZP/OtA0pJaZQcuh5zgvz90Q%2Bg.jpg Blog Posts - Majordomo is David Chang's Latest Food Mecca Yes, ladies and gentlemen, that’s David Chang you see there looking through the kitchen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1542072138253-40IY76UHUINKFEF0TEG5/IMG_0555.jpeg Blog Posts - Majordomo is David Chang's Latest Food Mecca - Fried Skate Rice Scallion, egg, chili sauce They fried up a whole skate and put it in there, and some of it wouldn’t fit, so they put it on the side for us. This was a take on fried rice I’ve never had. Jonathan Gold described it as a play on bibimbap, which I totally agree with. This was good, though not one of my favorites of the night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1542072068501-LQPKFZ3BWZKGZT3GGQ9Q/A79D5080-940F-4CEA-84DD-826E4EBBB48F.JPG Blog Posts - Majordomo is David Chang's Latest Food Mecca - Passion Fruit Kakigori with lemon meringue This was big, like Big Bird, or Yvonne’s diamond ring #bling. Passion fruit is an underrated fruit if you ask me, and the passionfruit shaved ice with the meringue made for a great end to the meal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1542072035185-539CA6BLWKBI0TBSUOFL/Attachment-1.jpeg Blog Posts - Majordomo is David Chang's Latest Food Mecca - Banana/Chocolate Pudding This thing had more layers than Pete Davidson/Ariana Grande’s relationship. Chocolate pudding, banana mouse, chocolate cake bits. If we weren’t extremely full (and hadn’t already ordered another dessert), we probably would have had two of these. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1542072330783-B6E6LHGNAF665C8JCPEG/BCF0CB02-73BA-4711-BA10-F85B7719F418.JPG Blog Posts - Majordomo is David Chang's Latest Food Mecca - Bing With foie gras, ricotta, jam For bread, Majordomo does a play on a traditional Chinese bread, called bing. They give you about ten options of dipping accouterments, including spicy lamb, ham, pork neck, and cave aged butter with white sturgeon caviar. We decided to go with the foie gras with ricotta and jam. The foie gras was chilled and shaved, an homage to one of the most famous dishes at Chang’s Ko in New York. The waitress described this as tasting like peanut butter and jelly, but that doesn’t do the dish justice. This was an A+ winner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1542072185753-ZIDHKQY1IJ27AXZ51PM9/FullSizeRender.jpg Blog Posts - Majordomo is David Chang's Latest Food Mecca - Grilled Prime Skirt Steak With pickled onion rings and french onion dip BREAKING PUG NEWS: the pickled onion rings were one of the top five things we’ve eaten all year, hands down. I love sides, and often order dishes based on the sides. The steak was incredible, but the onion rings outshined the steak and frankly blew our minds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1542067369024-F5GVJ4VIDRLIVYW1IAIX/1c4915biTcSbwzLULxZgmQ.jpg Blog Posts - Majordomo is David Chang's Latest Food Mecca - Smoked Cabbage brown butter, macadamia I gravitate towards anything smoked, and this cabbage was like eating tender brisket on the plains of Texas. It doesn’t stick out on the menu, but it’s a must try. Shout out to our great waitress for suggesting it. https://scallionpancake.com/blog/angelines-charlotte-kimpton-review monthly 0.5 2018-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1540774936875-MRRS7ACOBIPJ9OOR9HF3/IMG_6516.jpeg Blog Posts - Angeline's: Uptown Charlotte's Modern Italian Gem - Margherita Fresh mozzarella, Heirloom tomatoes, torn basil, Pecorino, tomato sauce The pizza is good, but I think the pasta is the way to go at Angeline’s. There are better pizzas in town. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1540774592812-KZHTPOGQNXKFHIR7NLKH/Attachment-1-10.jpeg Blog Posts - Angeline's: Uptown Charlotte's Modern Italian Gem - Budino Butterscotch custard, caramel, creme fraiche chantilly cream One of the best desserts in Charlotte. Yeah, we said it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1540774561202-QMQH90GSKM4Q0O6FBXX3/AF07D38D-B2DC-4019-8245-C28C39DC9783.JPG Blog Posts - Angeline's: Uptown Charlotte's Modern Italian Gem https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1540775070459-2HSYEF5LZ0R2U5NZGYYN/869C8324-09CF-4ECE-85A2-438176AF51A5.JPG Blog Posts - Angeline's: Uptown Charlotte's Modern Italian Gem - Cacio E Pepe Chive, shaved Parmesan, Tellicherry pepper Simple and flavorful. All of the pasta is made in house, and they don’t muddy it up with too many ingredients. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1540776519327-ZVPPI0THPM76ZD7VFN49/AF07D38D-B2DC-4019-8245-C28C39DC9783.JPG Blog Posts - Angeline's: Uptown Charlotte's Modern Italian Gem - Polpette Lamb and pork, pomodoro, Taleggio fonduta We loved these meatballs. Instagram went wild for them, too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1540774641563-V4DEPQTB3WMS3WPTQDB6/91795FAE-9F0D-4B5D-833A-2375CC6C99E3.jpeg Blog Posts - Angeline's: Uptown Charlotte's Modern Italian Gem - Little Gem Caesar Anchovy, focaccia crouton We loved the whole anchovy on top. A great, simple Caesar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1540774869055-ZVOYFAE9O8YFUI0MOYW1/IMG_6439.JPG Blog Posts - Angeline's: Uptown Charlotte's Modern Italian Gem - Whipped Ricotta Sourdough, lavender honey, pistachio The best appetizer on the menu. You can’t come to Angeline’s and not order this. You won’t be disappointed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1540774746261-ZC4SIVL2BHJIUOY4NKTC/IMG_0332.jpeg Blog Posts - Angeline's: Uptown Charlotte's Modern Italian Gem - Focaccia With olive tapenade Decent focaccia. I always wish it had more oil and salt, though. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1540774785478-RC8CPNILDKTZ983XYMPR/IMG_0335.jpeg Blog Posts - Angeline's: Uptown Charlotte's Modern Italian Gem - Fritto Misto Fried Calamari, lemon okra, Calabrian Chili aioli Two thumbs up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1540774902474-HR2R7JVG4D123242CIAN/IMG_4198.jpeg Blog Posts - Angeline's: Uptown Charlotte's Modern Italian Gem - Gnocchi With peas & asparagus This dish appears to no longer be on the menu, but it was a great one. Very fresh, and the gnocchi was cooked perfectly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1540775105740-5VLKOZS4N34QKVIJXICU/Attachment-1-11.jpeg Blog Posts - Angeline's: Uptown Charlotte's Modern Italian Gem - Linguine with clams My dad had this, and he enjoyed it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1540775014023-REDCZWG1U86QTWJFW7WA/653DD729-0FFB-4A4B-B93B-D7CEBC0B6C3E.jpeg Blog Posts - Angeline's: Uptown Charlotte's Modern Italian Gem - Pappardelle Bolognese, crispy Guanciale I’ve gotten this pasta twice, and it’s perfect. I always crave a pasta with meat sauce, and this is my favorite place to come when my mom isn’t around to make hers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1540776995777-ID97ALWE1H3VJBACE9K3/angelines5.jpg Blog Posts - Angeline's: Uptown Charlotte's Modern Italian Gem The bar at Angeline’s. Image courtesy of the fabulous QC Exclusive https://scallionpancake.com/blog/loft-and-cellar-charlotte-review-greg-collier monthly 0.5 2018-11-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1540755787339-V055Q8BRDXEZSTA477I1/Attachment-1-2.jpeg Blog Posts - Greg Collier Lifts Up Loft & Cellar - Go-To Cocoa biscuits, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese grits, apple butter We didn’t try this one, but cocoa biscuits sound and look amazing. We are definitely going back to try these. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1540755893462-PVJGXT5B4TEEKXVX7TIB/Attachment-1-5.jpeg Blog Posts - Greg Collier Lifts Up Loft & Cellar - Guinea Flint Cornmeal Hoecakes Sorghum butter, ham hock jam I think this dish is pretty brilliant, and I’ve never seen anything like it on any menu around town. I love the simplicity, and the sorghum butter and ham hock jam tasted like heaven. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1540756536911-YAQXR0CGC6PSN37FI7HZ/Attachment-1.jpeg Blog Posts - Greg Collier Lifts Up Loft & Cellar - Pan Dame Citrus-scented French toast, white chocolate whipped cream, jalapeño syrup, toasted almonds This was hands down my favorite dish of brunch. I don’t usually order French toast because it’s often dry and lacking dimension, but this french toast had multiple flavor profiles happening with the citrus, jalapeño, and white chocolate. The almonds provided a great texture. This typically comes with a side of breakfast meat, so it’s a complete meal. We will definitely be back for this one! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1540755845217-J86MC5YA8HI4C594IDFI/Attachment-1-4.jpeg Blog Posts - Greg Collier Lifts Up Loft & Cellar - Lamb Burger Lamb, peanut ketchup, arugula, cucumber salad https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1540758337956-QP0USYENB5TBC90XTGLW/Attachment-1-9.jpeg Blog Posts - Greg Collier Lifts Up Loft & Cellar - Southern Shorty Short rib hash, winter green pesto, fried eggs, carrot chow chow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1540755608613-JMYYAM9AX6LVIUOSXZ7L/Attachment-1.jpeg Blog Posts - Greg Collier Lifts Up Loft & Cellar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1540756111268-SD1P90X7K6OAWSEE172E/Attachment-1-8.jpeg Blog Posts - Greg Collier Lifts Up Loft & Cellar - Grandma’s Hands Sweet potato pancakes, apple caramel, curry whipped cream Another favorite. the curry whipped cream was delightfully unusual and gave the dish a subtle kick. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1540756059544-JGTI9LUC4PFDOC8SR4UP/IMG_7996.JPG Blog Posts - Greg Collier Lifts Up Loft & Cellar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1540755942371-QMQZ8M7QYY9PG98CI5MJ/Attachment-1-7.jpeg Blog Posts - Greg Collier Lifts Up Loft & Cellar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1540754857144-75FCFNHQEMW6LW7BLPCG/IMG_7986.JPG Blog Posts - Greg Collier Lifts Up Loft & Cellar - Fish & Grits Salmon cakes, Guinea Flint grits, scrambled eggs, herbs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1540755997464-GPVZSIV55WIQKV9L29U2/IMG_7995.JPG Blog Posts - Greg Collier Lifts Up Loft & Cellar Chrissie Beth & AJ sighting! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1540754687358-OCNTZNJCNLBFKZDN1VBX/IMG_7952.JPG Blog Posts - Greg Collier Lifts Up Loft & Cellar - Hot Chicken Benedict Hot fried chicken, buttermilk biscuits, poached eggs, herb hollandaise, zucchini pickles Fabulously spicy and flavorful. A great twist on a traditional Benedict. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1540755729222-5DZZLJQN8V9GWSJUZFVU/Attachment-1-1.jpeg Blog Posts - Greg Collier Lifts Up Loft & Cellar - Loft Omelette Salmon, crab, arugula, goat cheese, romesco Love the bang for your buck you get with the seafood. The eggs could have used a bit more seasoning, however. https://scallionpancake.com/blog/yvonne-jason-scallionpancake-blog-scoop-charlotte monthly 0.5 2018-10-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1540342739332-2MAWDZSHYXQ54GKJT8A7/IMG_4326-600x600.jpg Blog Posts - Behind the Lens with Scoop Charlotte & Scallionpancake https://scallionpancake.com/blog/the-experience-of-taste monthly 0.5 2018-10-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1539630937832-L0KO41TKJK6X17F9O4Z7/kupz1tOYRT6I%25scxhAdsog.jpg Blog Posts - The Experience of Taste Sipping bees wax broth with pollen at Noma in Copenhagen, Denmark https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1539632940744-GAH0LLC2A18AHD4H4BYU/xI8Z07bGT%25Wk0%2BQRM7v5pw.jpg Blog Posts - The Experience of Taste Spread at Franklin BBQ in Austin, TX https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1539631390150-94MSTNYR0GXP4ROGIF3Y/IMG_1395.JPG Blog Posts - The Experience of Taste Piranha from Central in Lima, Peru https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1539630485821-4TXDAP3CM8YYKGPV6QC5/IMG_3112.JPG Blog Posts - The Experience of Taste Sanpietrino from Gelateria Fassi in Rome, Italy https://scallionpancake.com/blog/littlespoon-charlotte-review monthly 0.5 2018-10-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1539048882479-X6M9FBUHDQ9GX0GPXI59/IMG_3660.JPG Blog Posts - littleSpoon: A Tale of Inconsistency & Pork Belly - Chicken Wings With Gochujang sauce These wings were excellent. We wish these were back on the menu, too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1539048376681-E2V6IFEMXSUPFMYTQIO8/DE1F4E67-F371-48D3-B1D6-88F94DACFF15.jpeg Blog Posts - littleSpoon: A Tale of Inconsistency & Pork Belly - Mini Cheddar jalapeño biscuits With bacon fat butter These were one of our biggest disappointments. The biscuits did not taste at all of cheddar or jalapeños, and they could have functioned as stand-in pucks at a Checkers’ game. Sadness, especially when there is bacon fat butter involved. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1539048726788-POJ227SIBW4NW0PFBFYS/IMG_0993.JPG Blog Posts - littleSpoon: A Tale of Inconsistency & Pork Belly - Pop Tart An oft-featured special, years ago. Haven’t seen it on the menu much lately. We always enjoyed these, in every flavor. Can’t remember what was in this one…wish I could teleport back and take a bite. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1539048181671-OJEBWD0J2XFDI5DFP7VR/Attachment-1-1.jpeg Blog Posts - littleSpoon: A Tale of Inconsistency & Pork Belly - Slab bacon House-cured, Carolina Heritage Farms pork belly This right here is a huge reason why we keep coming back to littleSpoon. It’s flavorful and perfectly-textured, and it makes you wish all bacon was pork belly bacon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1539048225900-FTGYJJT4128DYMK347XC/IMG_1718.jpeg Blog Posts - littleSpoon: A Tale of Inconsistency & Pork Belly - chicken biscuit LS biscuits, crispy fried chicken, house pickles, garlic aioli This is a classic, and I would imagine it’s among their most popular menu items. Not terribly offensive, but the biscuits are often dry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1539048942009-W4VRLQ8ILXJSNCB54L9W/IMG_7307.jpg Blog Posts - littleSpoon: A Tale of Inconsistency & Pork Belly https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1539048448876-MU389PMFNSZISCQ45NBA/IMG_1650.JPG Blog Posts - littleSpoon: A Tale of Inconsistency & Pork Belly - Cinnamon Roll This one from January 2016 is not sticking out in my memory, but it looks pretty good in this picture, eh? We’ll give it a pass. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1539048255739-5864UDQDBKLGJP4BUV2G/IMG_0174.jpeg Blog Posts - littleSpoon: A Tale of Inconsistency & Pork Belly - Omelette With lox Omelettes are not ever a favorite of ours at littleSpoon. They typically lack salt and pepper, though they are cooked beautifully—light and fluffy. What a shame, because typically cooking an omelette properly is the hardest part, and they’ve got that down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1539048334324-T464IGWMF0013DU0S7O9/BC07D50E-32FC-4233-AD8B-ED6291533924.jpeg Blog Posts - littleSpoon: A Tale of Inconsistency & Pork Belly - Omeltte With greens See our comments above re: littleSpoon’s omelette game. :/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1539048983655-4TJWF8JMYQDLWFDLQ105/IMG_4382.JPG Blog Posts - littleSpoon: A Tale of Inconsistency & Pork Belly - farro bowl Radish, goat cheese, edible flowers One of my all-time favorites from their late spring/early summer menu in 2015. I wish I could recreate this as well at home, and I’ve tried. Didn’t come close. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1539048808937-PVE7RN7P1JEFFNLJRAOB/IMG_3643.JPG Blog Posts - littleSpoon: A Tale of Inconsistency & Pork Belly - Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup A special from May 2017. The grilled cheese was good, but the tomato soup lacked seasoning. Are you seeing a pattern? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1539049021006-IJTBEAIN9CFJTWCW7YEO/IMG_7307.jpg Blog Posts - littleSpoon: A Tale of Inconsistency & Pork Belly - Avocado Toast Sourdough Toast, charred avocado, radish, grapefruit, jalapeño, micro green salad As beautiful as this was, it tasted like nothing. I didn’t get any of the grapefruit or spice. The bread was not toasted enough, and the whole experience was bland and mushy. It’s not easy to screw up avocado toast, but it’s apparently possible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1539048412226-RJOY70DS5E43LKWOS63P/DC8CDE05-1BAC-4DE6-AA80-FFE605196527.jpeg Blog Posts - littleSpoon: A Tale of Inconsistency & Pork Belly - Iced Coffee Coffee in any form at littleSpoon is always great. Two thumbs up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1539048298840-ONM3K8OUCGS75FEIK42J/Attachment-1.jpeg Blog Posts - littleSpoon: A Tale of Inconsistency & Pork Belly - Granola Yogurt, honey, strawberries Nothing to not like about this classic combo. A special from May 2016. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1539126639107-27EKMP791HKJTOEF0F9O/3FAAA754-5718-4CAA-A1A2-DDB9CB937701.JPG Blog Posts - littleSpoon: A Tale of Inconsistency & Pork Belly - Korean Brussels Sprouts Fried brussels sprouts, gochujang vinaigrette Another solid staple. We’ve never been let down by these bad boys. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1539126691557-IEXDOQVHJHOQ5NT5TJX9/DF1779A7-06EF-4BB8-9E9F-735B3BDB891D.JPG Blog Posts - littleSpoon: A Tale of Inconsistency & Pork Belly - #BEC Bacon, egg, and cheese It’s good, but a hashtag in the name doesn’t make it anything special. Your average bacon, egg, and cheese, that you could get cheaper and better at Laurel Market, or another breakfast spot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1539048848314-53I6B7US0DVN8KKTTQ9I/IMG_3651.JPG Blog Posts - littleSpoon: A Tale of Inconsistency & Pork Belly - Caesar Salad With duck egg Also on the menu in May 2017, and I wish it had stuck around. A good one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1539048145730-TDE3Y0N9LAILZCSG9BSE/A1CBD4BF-760D-47F1-857C-E56EFF8C4E0E.jpeg Blog Posts - littleSpoon: A Tale of Inconsistency & Pork Belly - Crispy RIce Puffed rice, LS kimchi, pickled mushrooms, sesame wilted Mizuna, poached egg We were so excited to see this on the menu last April, and it just didn’t work for us. The crispy rice was a few notches too crispy, and the flavors were very one note, and didn’t meld well together. This one could have been awesome, and we hope they have since perfected it, as it’s still on the menu. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1539048612846-YPJ28O15NQMSL4CSQUDB/IMG_2101.JPG Blog Posts - littleSpoon: A Tale of Inconsistency & Pork Belly - French Dip With au jus Another special from May 2016. Just okay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1539128867878-Q9Q34Y5G82GKJNHR8XC9/Attachment-1-2.jpeg Blog Posts - littleSpoon: A Tale of Inconsistency & Pork Belly - LS Turkey Sandwich brioche, LS roasted turkey breast, tomato & Bibb lettuce, garlic aioli Ah, there’s that dry turkey sandwich from the introduction. It’s a shame, because the individual ingredients are spot on. They just need to cook the turkey differently and slice it more thinly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1539125784405-E5P2ZF80CHJ6FLL4NZ98/IMG_0195.JPG Blog Posts - littleSpoon: A Tale of Inconsistency & Pork Belly - Cappuccino In a classic littleSpoon mug. Delicious and comforting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1539048532694-YWUA5W68TFPCRJ441C8A/IMG_1649.JPG Blog Posts - littleSpoon: A Tale of Inconsistency & Pork Belly - Egg White Raft Sourdough, whipped goat cheese, egg whites, local greens, salsa verde I love this dish, and it has been on their menu from the beginning. I only wish you could substitute for whole eggs, but the egg white is a pre-baked frittata. I should get this more often, as it’s consistent. https://scallionpancake.com/blog/atelier-crenn-san-francisco-review monthly 0.5 2019-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1538278821173-5RPIOOJHXJG29GIGA2ZT/Attachment-1-4.jpeg Blog Posts - The Case for Atelier Crenn - While the ephemeral beauty born of jade effervescence sang Matcha Tea Service Matcha mixed with bone broth. Could Crenn get any more au courant with this course? I dug it. A more creative palate cleanser than stodgy old sorbet, thats’s for sure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1538274316658-AG4FZP9Q0QAF8A7SSA6R/IMG_4145.JPG Blog Posts - The Case for Atelier Crenn - See this most adored gift from Neptune, an aureate bloom Geoduck, Sea Urchin, & Citrus Have you ever had geoduck? We hadn’t. It’s a large clam, portioned here along with the sea urchin to look like a beautiful flower of sorts. The texture of the clam and sea urchin on the rice cracker was divine. This came out in a cloche filled with dry ice, so the presentation was as exciting as the taste. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1538275835075-4JQNS6D43I5I7OT24J6J/IMG_1856.jpeg Blog Posts - The Case for Atelier Crenn - Kombucha Okay, okay, The first course doesn’t correspond to the poem. But the kombucha apertif was a delight. Delicious, cool, and refreshing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1538274751677-5LTOV4OIQWDOAQWSUEGX/IMG_3386.JPG Blog Posts - The Case for Atelier Crenn - As the drifter rests, in reverie of days ahead Coconut & Pineapple A rich, creamy, dreamy, coconut pineapple mousse inside of a chocolate shell. In Scallionpancake’s opinion, the dessert course is a major weakness at many fine dining restaurants (we’re looking at you, EMP), and Atelier Crenn’s offerings blew us away. This coconut had so many lovely texture and flavor elements (chunks of pineapple are hiding inside of the mousse), and the portion was large enough to leave us satisfied. This dessert was the absolute best we’ve had anywhere. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1538274268672-855PXHWCEI878E6QBE1E/IMG_3386.JPG Blog Posts - The Case for Atelier Crenn Dominique Crenn reposted this photo of ours on Instagram, and we can basically die happy now. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1538276780084-TS480KQ61DKVI808ZYD0/IMG_1879.jpeg Blog Posts - The Case for Atelier Crenn - From the wintry mist, tender specks on the meadow begin to stir English Pea & Mint One of our favorite dishes. Early spring peas were mixed with beads of frozen crème fraîche. Tableside, ham broth was stirred in. This was spring in a bowl—the flavors were bursting with freshness and the mix of crunchy textures made every bite a revelation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1538280385194-6X0MLNYZXW0XV49AYA3Z/4236E948-8087-49DA-83A4-537E70691331.jpeg Blog Posts - The Case for Atelier Crenn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1538278552216-5VFL1EM0173MAKK1GOOC/663B8ED3-C558-4CE7-94AD-6F18FFD9C031.jpeg Blog Posts - The Case for Atelier Crenn - Spring has come and is full of sweet surprises Mignardises A real cacao pod! What could possibly be inside?! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1538275252052-O3SF835GSZYHS3HT0N6P/IMG_1907.jpeg Blog Posts - The Case for Atelier Crenn - For the verdant bounty of the gatherer’s harvest in caring hands Onion Royal & Comté A very satisfying and warming cheese course. Not a standout when looking back at the entire meal, however. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1538277378346-BX5601PW4S9PUHRXYNP3/IMG_1885.jpeg Blog Posts - The Case for Atelier Crenn - As if awoken by shimmering pearls and ashen cloud Caviar, Buckwheat, & Koji Caviar and gold leaf: how could this be bad? Served with lacy buckwheat crackers, this course was fun to eat and the flavors were perfectly rich. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1538279127907-O4JCVHYJ3C2T40MPW4P9/503BCC20-A5ED-4E7C-88BB-34EEB90829D2.jpeg Blog Posts - The Case for Atelier Crenn - Sweetness, bounty, thanks An assortment of fabulous chocolates, that’s what! My favorite was the peanut butter one on the right—it was essentially a next level PB Crisp (PS-sign the petition to bring back PB Crisp! It’s my life’s cause). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1538276702733-C63TUQXBM4LZ6E0DY1MM/Attachment-1-2.jpeg Blog Posts - The Case for Atelier Crenn - To bury in fallen leaves my treasures of the earth and sea Seed & Grain Smoked buckwheat, quinoa soil, smoked trout roe (bottarga), and smoked sturgeon pearls with a warm bonito dashi broth. This course was rich and comforting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1538277969491-K0X36ARZ2J5EGYT7TJ0F/IMG_1921-1.JPG Blog Posts - The Case for Atelier Crenn - Non-Alcoholic Gin & Tonic Tasted just like a real G & T. Seriously amazing. Stocked by the Seedlip brand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1538277717625-GLEQYSKTCUJ8MM01RXA4/IMG_1900.jpeg Blog Posts - The Case for Atelier Crenn - To the snowy stillness of soft swimming creatures Striped bass, Boudin Noir, & Morel The best part of this course was that you got to choose your knife from a box of assorted knives a waiter brought around. I always loved '“choose your own adventure” books, but choose your own cutlery was nearly as fun. You may have noticed that there is no meat on this menu. Once we had this course, I wasn’t missing it at all. The sea bass was meaty and so rich. I felt very satisfied, but Jason wouldn’t have hated a bit of red meat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1538277824011-KVJ27KAKVNWSZWGX2GR4/26A73C69-E77A-4315-A5C4-CD61C9525A00.jpeg Blog Posts - The Case for Atelier Crenn - From the Royal Lady’s fruitful labor a dulcet offering Honey, Sapote, & Pollen The verse we guessed! Honey! The bee pollen magic shell on the honey ice cream was super fun and majorly tasty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1538279523691-X9TA2INLS7YJ3GKQGNPW/IMG_3378+2.jpg Blog Posts - The Case for Atelier Crenn Soooo excited. And perhaps a bit underdressed. But San Francisco is a walking town, and we definitely walked to dinner. Hence the sneaks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1538276378271-BE74KZ569LMUFGHMVXN1/IMG_1860.jpeg Blog Posts - The Case for Atelier Crenn - Spring has come with its cool breeze Kir Breton The first course that corresponds with the poem. If you’ve seen the Chef’s Table episode on Crenn, this dish features prominently. The ingredients in a Kir Breton cocktail (crème de cassis and dry cider) are enrobed in white chocolate. You pop this in your mouth all at once, and the cool and sweet flavors explode. Such a strong start, and it deserves its place as Crenn’s signature dish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1538276579337-8GWVPMIR79WWNTGCHV8Z/IMG_1871.jpeg Blog Posts - The Case for Atelier Crenn - Warriors ashore bathe in a rosy glow as luminous as its gilded crown Prawn, Seaweed, & Whey The most exciting thing about Crenn’s food is the way she plays with textures and flavors. Each bite feels unexpected, and there are approximately 35 experiences happening at once inside of your mouth. That’s what she said? The circle of consommé and the inner circle of whey each added layers of flavor to this dish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1538277689311-VVYSLNSK286180E69NO7/IMG_1897.jpeg Blog Posts - The Case for Atelier Crenn - Hidden beneath the bluffs an armored gent listens Abalone, Cabbage & Smoked Crème This was one of the only dishes we weren’t floored by. We liked it, but it wasn’t super memorable. Moving along. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1538277580351-7FRIX97ZFIPKAC9U9JR2/Attachment-1-3.jpeg Blog Posts - The Case for Atelier Crenn - Brioche & House-made butter No verse for bread?! We shall write one: “Oh bread, for you my heart beats” Alternate verse: Brioche with butter? Enough said. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1538277662487-9PW1X1PYJ2UL8Q0G51RN/IMG_1891.jpeg Blog Posts - The Case for Atelier Crenn - Butter-dipped radishes Another one that is not part of the poem, but wow, wow, wow. I love the radish, butter, and salt combo, but Crenn took it to a new level by enrobing the entire radish in the slightly sweet butter. Every other butter/radish duo will pale in comparison to this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1538275336642-Z7KQPOE667DT3LU0GBH3/IMG_1854.jpeg Blog Posts - The Case for Atelier Crenn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1549723764585-S4KR08YVFGPBWSSWU6L0/gold+pug.png Blog Posts - The Case for Atelier Crenn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1549723768783-894JHOA5MUWKD2L2MPSS/gold+pug.png Blog Posts - The Case for Atelier Crenn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1549723776417-Q9NSLMYH695F1MQNEAYD/gold+pug.png Blog Posts - The Case for Atelier Crenn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1538280419817-8UOSBT8SPPU056JMI81H/IMG_1853.jpeg Blog Posts - The Case for Atelier Crenn Okay, so this is not the outside of Atelier Crenn. But this amazing house nearby caught my eye. It’s a hindu temple with a very cool history. The more you know! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1538279195552-XEZTL5BQR456P5F3BZ3D/10BAFA6A-8D8E-49E4-92AD-7453F70D57DD.jpeg Blog Posts - The Case for Atelier Crenn https://scallionpancake.com/blog/siggys-good-food-charlotte-review monthly 0.5 2018-09-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1537836701141-SGZ5RBUGOQYW8HZBK7WR/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - The Truth is Out There: Siggy's Good Food https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1537831829408-9MEBS6DU0J0HTFP0MTSI/Attachment-1.jpeg Blog Posts - The Truth is Out There: Siggy's Good Food https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1537916199562-ZVW58S3LDRUYFLBVQ4XV/IMG_7437.jpg Blog Posts - The Truth is Out There: Siggy's Good Food https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1537834312857-33QBKUCWCHEY92YZMLSP/IMG_7210.jpg Blog Posts - The Truth is Out There: Siggy's Good Food - Artichokes Siggy serves baby artichokes with the stems intact. These were tender and simply flavored with oil oil and salt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1537834751048-FLG5JEAMS7J601YRBD3P/IMG_7220.jpg Blog Posts - The Truth is Out There: Siggy's Good Food - All Mighty Tuna - Wild caught in olive oil, lemon & paprika, clover sprouts, tomatoes, baby greens, and vegan mayo. This is not your average tuna sandwich. We’ve all had crappy canned tuna, and I wouldn’t wish that upon my worst enemy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1537835071462-5JMRVFDXIWW1JFIMEI4K/IMG_7234.jpg Blog Posts - The Truth is Out There: Siggy's Good Food - Organic steak sandwich grass fed Marinated in rosemary, sautéed mushrooms, onions, baby greens, and herbs vegan mayo Try and find a better $12 steak sandwich, I dare you. The magic here? It’s the marinade, which makes the steak so juicy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1537835837470-EPLTHMDPJECD87PIO15N/IMG_7193.jpeg Blog Posts - The Truth is Out There: Siggy's Good Food - Raw Almond Protein Shake & Flu Shot I tried the Raw Almond Smoothie, which had raw almond butter, dates, banana, and almond milk. It was delicious, and a meal in itself. Yvonne tried a Flu Shot juice, which contained greens, lemon, ginger, cayenne pepper, and echinacea. Yvonne had one sip of my Raw Almond Smoothie and claims she has been thinking about it since. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1537834465253-4MSQ2GYY34M3A39HZXJY/Attachment-1.jpeg Blog Posts - The Truth is Out There: Siggy's Good Food - Red Beets, almonds, & Goat Cheese Salad tender beets, sliced almonds, baby greens, creamy goat cheese, in lemon vinaigrette The beets were perfectly al-dente. The combination of the crunchy almonds, creamy goat cheese, and earthy beets made for a healthy and delicious combination. https://scallionpancake.com/blog/bardo-restaurant-review-southend monthly 0.5 2019-02-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1543553883131-A1TSQNCJ5ZPXC975AA6O/IMG_8659.JPG Blog Posts - Bardo Ushers in New Era of Fine Dining in Charlotte - Oysters yuzu, grains of paradise, oyster leaf Small oysters pack a lot of flavor, especially when you add yuzu and sprinkle on some grains for texture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1537223429264-J8IEZU91NZ2YD3FRY50P/IMG_7171.JPG Blog Posts - Bardo Ushers in New Era of Fine Dining in Charlotte - Cruel Summer C https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1537021903832-UWO70L2L004ORTGS6X1X/2P6UmOxSToi%257t5%25cfrJsA.jpg Blog Posts - Bardo Ushers in New Era of Fine Dining in Charlotte Chef Noll plating the Diver Scallop dish https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1537224023219-940448T1XL9HV7XCBU3N/IMG_7160.JPG Blog Posts - Bardo Ushers in New Era of Fine Dining in Charlotte - Dry Aged Ribeye kimchi butter, carolina gold rice, wakame The kimchi Carolina gold rice with wakame cracker makes this dish special and adds a local touch to the ribeye, which was perfectly seasoned and cooked. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1537223237341-QOD5KTBHT36L8NDLCSDS/IMG_7173.JPG Blog Posts - Bardo Ushers in New Era of Fine Dining in Charlotte https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1537224186668-9ZKPINQJY5XCE95TVVTG/Attachment-1-1.jpeg Blog Posts - Bardo Ushers in New Era of Fine Dining in Charlotte - egg and grains poached egg, kale, escabeche Per Whiteside, this is the most underrated dish on the menu, and I’m sure most people don’t order it because it doesn’t contain a meat and doesn’t sound sexy. Well let me tell you people, this dish is as sexy as it gets. Mix the grains in with the poached egg and take a wild euphoric ride on a rainbow of flavor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1543553999588-AKDF8BJGXE7NS24JL1QF/IMG_7136.jpg Blog Posts - Bardo Ushers in New Era of Fine Dining in Charlotte - Cobia dashi, mustard greens, smoked trout roe This was my favorite dish. I loved the flavor of mustard leaves combined with the most well-cooked, meaty Cobia I’ve ever had. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1543554031217-TQ4RXEN9W8GRX8DN887I/IMG_7130.jpg Blog Posts - Bardo Ushers in New Era of Fine Dining in Charlotte - Diver Scallops Japanese cucumber, chicken skin, fermented hot sauce I watched Chef plate this dish, and it had so many levels of complexity that the picture doesn’t do it justice. The first level is the fermented hot sauce, then the chicken skins, then the Japanese cucumber and scallops. The scallops are sliced thin so you get the seared taste on most of the bites. This was so spectacular, that it wouldn’t have been out of place on the seafood menu at Noma. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1537223734693-H4F332GY35HUMQN8TUVJ/IMG_7143.JPG Blog Posts - Bardo Ushers in New Era of Fine Dining in Charlotte - Tempura Maitake fermented black bean, brown butter, mushroom sponge This reminded us of a dish in Copenhagen at 108. The mushroom here is so meaty, and the acidic fermented mushrooms and black bean sauce are a nice contrast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1543553853787-08PM3PUWS5C3XC4XTTHJ/IMG_7258.jpg Blog Posts - Bardo Ushers in New Era of Fine Dining in Charlotte - Ricotta Tortellini green curry, coconut, cauliflower, peanut Italian pasta meets Thai flavors in this dish. It’s not often you get to experience stuffed pasta with crunchy coconut flakes and and curry sauce. The flavor here was amazing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1537017942000-H0P8V0HJ67NB0Z404LTI/FySJLKG%25SOC8tvRuBHebYQ.jpg Blog Posts - Bardo Ushers in New Era of Fine Dining in Charlotte - Lamb Belly carrot, mustard, cocoa nib, rhubarb We’ve only seen lamb belly at one other place around town, and that was at Global Restaurant in Pineville. In Scallionpancake’s opinion, lamb belly puts pork belly to shame. The combination of flavors and textures here is next level. The grainy mustard seed with the crunchy and bittersweet cocoa creates such a perfect earthiness with the carrot and gamey flavor of the lamb. 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This was one you didn’t want to share with others, but had to, for fear of retaliation and/or divorce. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1537223672465-52VET02PFACYRK1O0DP4/IMG_7115.JPG Blog Posts - Bardo Ushers in New Era of Fine Dining in Charlotte https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1549582923965-RFGUEAUF782G57BK2ETG/gold+pug.png Blog Posts - Bardo Ushers in New Era of Fine Dining in Charlotte https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1537019552749-CZT0EIXS36RY9QLGAYSH/tIs2E1hcTJa0Xp6JNsHctQ.jpg Blog Posts - Bardo Ushers in New Era of Fine Dining in Charlotte - Charred Peach miso, elderflower, white chocolate Visually one of the coolest dishes. The peaches were stacked on top of miso shortbread cookie crumbles with white chocolate pearls. Do you a see a theme with graininess? Chef seems to love the texture of crunchy bites played against softer main ingredients. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1537107439346-72Q5DMVNACOG3HAGZG9W/beef+tartare.jpg Blog Posts - Bardo Ushers in New Era of Fine Dining in Charlotte - Beef Tartare egg yolk jam, radish, togarashi This was a texture dish through and through. The beef is seasoned with a nice togarashi spice that adds a kick. The crispy dehydrated mushrooms on top added to the complex texture, as well as the egg yolk jam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1537020072868-UBLBDJI1799UQCEEQSTH/WhQam2tsRmeUAEt0eL%2BYww.jpg Blog Posts - Bardo Ushers in New Era of Fine Dining in Charlotte - Cool Beans Fernet Branca, Flor de Caña Grand Reserve Rum, Pure Intentions cold brew, housemade horchata, vanilla, Mexican cinnamon https://scallionpancake.com/blog/upstream-charlotte-review-gene-kato monthly 0.5 2018-09-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1536239084519-YB0V7B93SWWYUF9H6CZ9/IMG_3930.jpg Blog Posts - Gene Kato Infuses New Life Into SouthPark's Upstream - Kato's Tofu Soymilk, pickled shimeji mushrooms, ikura & fried ginger https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1536240789273-YUQV2Q6O0ACS1U491EB6/upstream-beef-2.jpg Blog Posts - Gene Kato Infuses New Life Into SouthPark's Upstream - "The Rock" Ginger-marinated NY strip Photo courtesy of Upstream https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1536239650528-N2O7MW45X3J5B0I5UCAD/IMG_3953.jpg Blog Posts - Gene Kato Infuses New Life Into SouthPark's Upstream - Seabass Banana-leaf wrapped, tomato chutney, & mango papaya https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1536240019965-UTDOH4DVDDMG1OYQ82L0/IMG_3963.jpg Blog Posts - Gene Kato Infuses New Life Into SouthPark's Upstream - Doughnuts Chocolate-filled donuts with green tea semi-freddo mousse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1536239609751-685VM2LC2UTGZAI13JV4/IMG_3944.jpg Blog Posts - Gene Kato Infuses New Life Into SouthPark's Upstream - Angry Crab Baked King Crab Gunkan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1536239679288-E7F85YRCVQSL4G3J120N/IMG_3954+%281%29.jpg Blog Posts - Gene Kato Infuses New Life Into SouthPark's Upstream - Pork Belly Ssam Roasted pork belly, pickled daikon, kimchi, Thai chili salt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1536239218925-G7G7S7MVQSH4O962CIV8/IMG_3941.jpg Blog Posts - Gene Kato Infuses New Life Into SouthPark's Upstream - Tuna Escabeche Tomato, pickled onion, & smoked soy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1536239713882-4XX906HNK3383FIJZLT8/IMG_3959.jpg Blog Posts - Gene Kato Infuses New Life Into SouthPark's Upstream - Strawberry Sorbet Strawberry jelly, freeze dried strawberry, & strawberry puree https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1536239265521-DKHDWE14VY3EYOTXZDNI/IMG_3941.jpg Blog Posts - Gene Kato Infuses New Life Into SouthPark's Upstream https://scallionpancake.com/blog/hi-tide-poke-raw-bar-charlotte-reivew monthly 0.5 2018-09-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1535465679489-HB07ZHZPBA9LO2BQDOEW/IMG_6494.jpg Blog Posts - Hi Tide Poke & Raw Bar Offers a Fresh Take on Charlotte's Poke Scene - Ahi Tuna Burger Served with seasoned chips or fries https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1535465372906-N7HZHO0JSEIDSMWB11KX/IMG_6524.jpg Blog Posts - Hi Tide Poke & Raw Bar Offers a Fresh Take on Charlotte's Poke Scene - Hi-Tide Lobster Roll Served with seasoned chips or fries. Lobster rolls are only $15.99 all day on Mondays. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1535465697814-WW9U4W3RP68ZSUSOFW0H/IMG_6502.jpg Blog Posts - Hi Tide Poke & Raw Bar Offers a Fresh Take on Charlotte's Poke Scene - Rainbow Poke Bowl Salmon, Hamachi, Ahi Tuna, Scallions, Pickled Red Onion, Red Cabbage, Sweet Corn, Cucumber, Limu/Ogo, Carrots, Mandarin Orange, Jalapeno/Serrano Salad, Shuyu Sesame Oil, Seasoned Milky Queen Rice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1535465813977-DIX7MRERNP3GCBX9VJ37/IMG_6524+%281%29.jpg Blog Posts - Hi Tide Poke & Raw Bar Offers a Fresh Take on Charlotte's Poke Scene https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1535465641822-4843293HLEYUL035CK4P/IMG_6491.jpg Blog Posts - Hi Tide Poke & Raw Bar Offers a Fresh Take on Charlotte's Poke Scene - Lobster Lollipop Insert praise emoji here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1535465618702-RJ3CQL86O8L5MI6XOUZM/IMG_6483.jpg Blog Posts - Hi Tide Poke & Raw Bar Offers a Fresh Take on Charlotte's Poke Scene - Oysters Oyster Happy Hour runs every Monday-Friday from 4pm-7pm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1535465341020-IHWZTUGS4TMJMFCXIMW0/IMG_6511.jpg Blog Posts - Hi Tide Poke & Raw Bar Offers a Fresh Take on Charlotte's Poke Scene - Lobster Avocado Toast Millenials everywhere are crying tears of joy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1535465760969-T6LKB8NKWFY4ZCT1RPF4/IMG_1810.jpg Blog Posts - Hi Tide Poke & Raw Bar Offers a Fresh Take on Charlotte's Poke Scene - Poke Nachos Crispy wontons, Ahi Tuna, Avocado, Scallions, Crispy garlic, Cucumber, Seaweed Salad, Hawaiian Sea Salt, tomato, pickled red onion, Creamy Togarashi & Unagi Sauce https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1535465740014-2EVVZCXRTUC64FIR05CY/IMG_2252.JPG Blog Posts - Hi Tide Poke & Raw Bar Offers a Fresh Take on Charlotte's Poke Scene - Build-Your-Own Poke Bowl All sorts of goodness in this bowl https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1535465409875-FLMN2EOZN28BM6S2Y9QS/IMG_6473.jpg Blog Posts - Hi Tide Poke & Raw Bar Offers a Fresh Take on Charlotte's Poke Scene - HAWAIIAN cold brew with COCONUT milk Life-giving https://scallionpancake.com/blog/zinicola-italian-charlotte-ballantyne-review monthly 0.5 2018-10-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1535459106718-GKE33FW4V2LQKP5JXZ0U/FullSizeRender+%281%29.jpg Blog Posts - Experience Authentic Italian in Ballantyne with Zinicola - Ravioli beef mushroom ricotta, wrapped in duck prosciutto, sage butter sauce Hands down, our favorite pasta of the night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1535459151915-V9G4B79UKWWKURUHZMTT/IMG_6365.jpg Blog Posts - Experience Authentic Italian in Ballantyne with Zinicola - Eggplant Wrapped Grouper cannellini bean sauce, clams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1535458938915-GWJ9HNKGRTUH3H98XG57/IMG_6352.jpg Blog Posts - Experience Authentic Italian in Ballantyne with Zinicola - Watermelon Martini Drink. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1535459185839-4IHXWG5NK3MAYTOSV12N/IMG_6391.jpg Blog Posts - Experience Authentic Italian in Ballantyne with Zinicola - Lamb Loin eggplant puree, rosemary potato cake, zucchini, mint gel The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the potato cake cured any lingering carb needs that remained after all that pasta! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1535387826419-663BF8RSXSQOGNWYYBW8/IMG_6430.JPG Blog Posts - Experience Authentic Italian in Ballantyne with Zinicola - Pistachio Nutella Mascarpone Bonus: this was gluten-free! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1535459080954-MOD5JA13AKSDJ2E2J2DF/FullSizeRender.jpg Blog Posts - Experience Authentic Italian in Ballantyne with Zinicola - Risotto parmigiana basket, Italian sausage, mushrooms Rice in a Parmesean basket? 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Every.single.one. 108 was no exception, and we could have eaten only this bread and walked out happy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1534977425166-GDRTOSFUN8FVNCL4B7OI/IMG_2267.JPG Blog Posts - 108: Noma's Little Brother Holds Its Own - Brown Beech Mushrooms with a smoked egg yolk sauce This was a carryover from the previous year that was still on the menu, and the only dish we actually enjoyed the year before. The mushrooms were fried lightly and perfectly. Mixed with the yolk sauce, it felt like you were eating a fried steak. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1534977870033-IR8FHTSW8XKF0DFNBI6M/3POQXSDvSRanHeby727OBA.jpg Blog Posts - 108: Noma's Little Brother Holds Its Own - Hot Dough Not filled with caramel and seaweed ice cream These babies were good. I could have eaten 100 of them, but three was probably a good choice so that I didn't gain 100 pounds. The icy seaweed ice cream offset the hot doughnut beautifully. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1534977975657-NG8G81ESJ2LT7TXV2I6U/P37czxQcTIONKAgBzdC2cA.jpg Blog Posts - 108: Noma's Little Brother Holds Its Own - Sorbet of Wild Black Currants with hazelnut milk Another holdover from last year's menu. This was a play on the traditional Danish berries and cream dish, similar to the one we had at Noma. Sweet and refreshing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1534975160837-F7G7SUM2VBWMTDBZW5VM/EVSuNTKTRVCJveutQ3x9%2Bw.jpg Blog Posts - 108: Noma's Little Brother Holds Its Own https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1534977693531-P7SCGJA4NCQB5CXQC1K6/J60l2UvKQtiXPCHOAKcZww.jpg Blog Posts - 108: Noma's Little Brother Holds Its Own - Grilled Quail with beetroot and warm spices This was the one semi-miss of the night. The quail was good, and the sauce was good, but the dish didn't have a lot of flavor, and there wasn't enough meat on the bone to satisfy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1534976962902-NVD0YCUH3WXO6995SSPB/knHbVN0TRo2rnndcboKJRg.jpg Blog Posts - 108: Noma's Little Brother Holds Its Own - Greens & Herbs from Krogerup with roasted seaweed The summeriest of summer salads. All of the ingredients were picks from 108's farm that day. The middle contained an almond oil sorbet, which was mind-bowing. A huge upgrade from the crap flower bucket we had the previous year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1534977188213-WWC5UP05EPQJKY41X5D9/aAuuw44YS0SEGVJS0fgRMQ.jpg Blog Posts - 108: Noma's Little Brother Holds Its Own - Raw Lamb with last year's pickles One constant at 108 is the stunning presentation. The dishes are gorgeous, every one of them. The flowers around the edge of this dish change not only daily, but minute to minute, with different tables getting different colored flowers. I'm a self-proclaimed lamb-oholic, so I loved this dish. The raw lamb and pickles made for a savory, gamey, and sour flavor that was delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1534978506503-FW5V87W9Y8AWS47N6C6T/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - 108: Noma's Little Brother Holds Its Own Last year's menu: don't look too closely--it wasn't good https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1534978590583-R70DT08CLBHU6TZUGBRB/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - 108: Noma's Little Brother Holds Its Own Rhubarb soda https://scallionpancake.com/blog/sanchez-review-copenhagen monthly 0.5 2018-10-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1534099781722-HU08ASV1LBMQD5HQO6C2/oIIs1DTzRjSQ%2BcVZyRpbPw.jpg Blog Posts - Sanchez: Rosario Sanchez Brings Mexican Food to Copenhagen - Mezcal flight We are big fans of mezcal, and Sanchez has some of the best. It was cool to see the different preparation techniques that give off different flavor profiles. See also: a good way to get drunk quickly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1534095469576-2C348UZGBZFC4QOG6N9D/IMG_6008.jpg Blog Posts - Sanchez: Rosario Sanchez Brings Mexican Food to Copenhagen - Agua Chile This was the outstanding dish of the night. The agua chile contained raw brill, fresh local fruit, and a spicy strawberry sauce that was out of this world. The dish was on the exact edge of being too spicy, something that if it had even a little more spice would have been inedible for most people. I love when a chef takes a risk and pulls it off, and that's exactly what this dish achieved. The spiciness and acidity of the ceviche mixed perfectly with the freshness and sweetness of the fruit. Incredible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1534271506580-LWJUZT4AGRZ9MC3D7FHL/IMG_5655.JPG Blog Posts - Sanchez: Rosario Sanchez Brings Mexican Food to Copenhagen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1534097160785-QL2QGY9OQC4FZ10BFM2N/IMG_6032.jpg Blog Posts - Sanchez: Rosario Sanchez Brings Mexican Food to Copenhagen - Taco Our last course was a taco of beef on a crisp lettuce shell. The beef was cooked perfectly and provided a nice contrast to the crunch of the lettuce leaf. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1534272708351-JCCV470IIVUYILV9QO5Z/fullsizeoutput_2085.jpeg Blog Posts - Sanchez: Rosario Sanchez Brings Mexican Food to Copenhagen - Scarface Paleta A licorice and cream paleta dipped in cacao cookie coating and cacao nibs. This was everything to us. Denmark is the land of licorice, and this paleta symbolizes the Nordic takeover of the food world--a Mexican treat with local, delicious Danish ingredients. This was, perhaps, the best dessert of our whole trip to Copenhagen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1534272796247-DY62C3MM0QUHTMZLJV8M/IMG_6044.jpg Blog Posts - Sanchez: Rosario Sanchez Brings Mexican Food to Copenhagen - Stawberries and Cream Paleta Of course we couldn't just get one paleta. We also got the one listed on the menu, which contained strawberries, elderflower cream, candied elderflower, and habanero syrup. This was good, but not as good as the scarface: SAY HELLO TO MY LITTLE FRIEND. Ahem. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1534099910494-89W3NHVPHX5LD1MZKNJO/60wVw0%25ST0GiG6k9uhgm%25Q.jpg Blog Posts - Sanchez: Rosario Sanchez Brings Mexican Food to Copenhagen Hibiscus Tea - from the tap https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1534098818938-QSLUF9SJ3FFPTFVHPEQ6/IMG_6050.jpg Blog Posts - Sanchez: Rosario Sanchez Brings Mexican Food to Copenhagen - Churro Sandwich This open-face churro sandwich is made with a mezcal-vanilla frozen parfait, bitter cream, and orange zest. Sometimes you just want a really good, simple dessert, and that's exactly what this was. I could have had ten of these, but, of course, we had paletas to eat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1534100186247-PNDGNMV16BIKN8690VDI/pdZctBvXSz6w%25S2i2DRqjQ.jpg Blog Posts - Sanchez: Rosario Sanchez Brings Mexican Food to Copenhagen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1534094645674-TKXQ8CNVFROTYYJDMDFJ/Eira5vE1R8mj0byPyhWvlA.jpg Blog Posts - Sanchez: Rosario Sanchez Brings Mexican Food to Copenhagen - Chips & Salsa Every table is brought homemade chips and salsa. The salsas were delicious, spicy but not overly spicy. We ate these in about 10 seconds and then sheepishly looked around for more. Spoiler: there was never any more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1534098265225-T3E2XKQC0GX6APEHWR0C/KBG5jw16TJCYqYZTGGt7Sg.jpg Blog Posts - Sanchez: Rosario Sanchez Brings Mexican Food to Copenhagen - Oysters A Mexican twist on oysters, which were marinated in habanero peppers and local favorite sea buckthorn. This was a refreshing first bite with a nice, spicy kick at the end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1534096554440-Y08HU4ZHRN8WYJ1ZA497/S9RKZNpDRpqcsLnuGMZdTQ.jpg Blog Posts - Sanchez: Rosario Sanchez Brings Mexican Food to Copenhagen - Tamale Chef Sanchez said it was important to her to have a lot of vegetarian options on the menu. When she brought this out (!!!), she explained that the inside of a tamale is normally made with pork, but she decided to use mushrooms instead. We were instructed to add the tomato salsa and cheese to the tamale, and we happily obliged. Everything melted into the tamale like a warm, cheesy hug. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1534096170453-ARNMXJL7U73V4Y348RSI/IMG_6015.jpg Blog Posts - Sanchez: Rosario Sanchez Brings Mexican Food to Copenhagen - Enfrijolada This enfrijolada was filled with requeson cheese and topped with watercress, kale, and arbol chile oil. I am not a bean person in any way, in fact, I normally steer clear whenever possible. When in Rome (or Copenhagen), though, you eat beans, and this did not disappoint. There is a freshness and lightness to all of the dishes which you just don't get at a typical Mexican restaurant. If you were to have an enfrijolada in an American "Mexican" restaurant, you'd need a two hour nap immediately following inhalation. Not so with this baby. Another winner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1534099948696-FUIDOMXJKTWRKJ9MG6A4/7Sykkno%25RZuykRDPdHC0UQ.jpg Blog Posts - Sanchez: Rosario Sanchez Brings Mexican Food to Copenhagen Pikachu Cocktail - Sea Buckthorn, lemon, vodka, thyme https://scallionpancake.com/blog/osteria-francescana-massimo-bottura-review monthly 0.5 2019-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1532608847044-H2W70XWGERG45J4LW46N/0O7F%2BnJ6ToSoaH9yG0DmYw.jpg Blog Posts - Osteria Francescana: A Review of Massimo Bottura's #1 Restaurant in the World https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1532522997116-2SRSPA1FB810EZNS1AZH/YYg4brvISUuaHISNdCTIAg.jpg Blog Posts - Osteria Francescana: A Review of Massimo Bottura's #1 Restaurant in the World - Fish & Chips A delicious bite and play on fish and chips. A very crispy cracker with a small fish inside made for a great first bite. The dollop on top was carpione (fish) ice cream with fresh herbs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1532523569692-T95MQUZHP2HT02KE6E6X/UBne7PE2Qa2w8DePsOazQA.jpg Blog Posts - Osteria Francescana: A Review of Massimo Bottura's #1 Restaurant in the World - Five ages of Parmigiano Reggiano in different textures and temperatures This is the dish everyone comes for, and it doesn't disappoint. This dish only contains parmesan and time, and truly brings out the best flavors parmesan has to offer. Imagine the best tasting strong cheese, but without that bitter taste you can sometimes get. One of the best dishes we've ever eaten. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1532519169023-CQF3CEFC88YLI8NP6KCJ/WMlidahHS66bZcXzYOJGoA.jpg Blog Posts - Osteria Francescana: A Review of Massimo Bottura's #1 Restaurant in the World https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1532523895302-9HU2096W2YNZ4G963X1W/MKbD3VYfRZO0gzMRqJQl7Q.jpg Blog Posts - Osteria Francescana: A Review of Massimo Bottura's #1 Restaurant in the World - Pepper and strawberry This was a beautiful bridge from the savory to sweet courses. The pepper provided a nice balance with the sweet strawberry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1532609189349-X1QO2WO8RUKF280INPWL/smD%2BRkLlRFG97AxK5LsWFQ.jpg Blog Posts - Osteria Francescana: A Review of Massimo Bottura's #1 Restaurant in the World https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1532523202337-QRHN0AT4E4IA1F2QGG66/6HCZN8g0TGaaKbQ0hhMEkA.jpg Blog Posts - Osteria Francescana: A Review of Massimo Bottura's #1 Restaurant in the World - Bread The first thing they brought out was traditional Italian bread, which had no seasoning added at all. A very bland start to the meal that we were disappointed in. We have since learned (thanks to our reader & pod listener Andrea--hey, Andrea!) that Italian bread was once baked without salt due to a 16th century Pope who put an extremely high tax on salt, which meant that hardly anyone was able to use salt in their cooking for a time. Now, baking bread without salt is a tradition and the preferred style for many Italians. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1532523830816-QL6ISQLAL3Z3WXQQQJTY/fullsizeoutput_2366.jpeg Blog Posts - Osteria Francescana: A Review of Massimo Bottura's #1 Restaurant in the World - wagyu not wagyu This was the true miss of the night for me. This was pork belly that was made to look like wagyu, which, when I ate it, just made me wish I was eating actual wagyu. This legitimately did not taste good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1532523384952-W0FRI1KUQ6P9LG3H85IQ/UxVelJoXSNC0j0KnNecLRA.jpg Blog Posts - Osteria Francescana: A Review of Massimo Bottura's #1 Restaurant in the World - Burnt This striking dish was a cuttlefish cracker that you dip in a squid ink sauce. This dish was meant to represent sometimes the best parts of food, the burnt edges, ends, and other dodgy parts of food. Was it cheesy to have "burnt" written on the cracker? We think so. Also, not a lot of burnt umami flavor, and rather messy, to boot. This one was a borderline miss for us. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1532523776588-SWU99XP26I8O3TV09A0D/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Osteria Francescana: A Review of Massimo Bottura's #1 Restaurant in the World - Summer tart The freshest bite of the night. As we're finishing up the deer this tart is brought out with summer fruits from the market. What a refreshing bite to compliment the deer! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1532608765494-FS2VUG8I07F9FEVKMTLG/XRq34eKFSJeN3gXjSGk2dg.jpg Blog Posts - Osteria Francescana: A Review of Massimo Bottura's #1 Restaurant in the World https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1532607473816-QKZVR2XET8TPLD29FYXJ/Ph2bULKkTxq%25FJJzEcsckw.jpg Blog Posts - Osteria Francescana: A Review of Massimo Bottura's #1 Restaurant in the World https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1532523263576-RTNQMD8W1LL5ZZXJH15Y/T2CTV%25qcRRiFOX6fB8ZVyg.jpg Blog Posts - Osteria Francescana: A Review of Massimo Bottura's #1 Restaurant in the World - insalata di mare The first real dish was OF play on a traditional seafood salad. This is an evolution of Bottura's famous dish "Caesar in Bloom," and contains 20 different elements of the sea. The lettuce was crispy with many several types of seafood hidden in between, as if they were hiding from us in coral. The crispy chips added a nice texture to this course. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1532523512242-D0OH29MTQV1Z7SUQ5TJ1/70aolfSAR5WIvUltAgeukw.jpg Blog Posts - Osteria Francescana: A Review of Massimo Bottura's #1 Restaurant in the World - summer in modena, Autumn in New York This dish is named after Billie Holiday's classic song. The dish showcases the fresh ingredients from the local Modena market. This summer the focus was tomato, and the team made basically the best tomato soup you've ever tasted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1532607428860-TT9KXKQUDM571YR7BIIW/AEHNfFmIS7K3IqVn%25FKe6Q.jpg Blog Posts - Osteria Francescana: A Review of Massimo Bottura's #1 Restaurant in the World https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1532523637316-1UWLJOUTB1E9FY4APS2J/n8NH%25kQ7RQmk2J7XpAtRLQ.jpg Blog Posts - Osteria Francescana: A Review of Massimo Bottura's #1 Restaurant in the World - In the countryside: snails, hare and aromatic herbs This was our only "pasta" dish of the night, which included hare ravioli and snails in a forest of greens. We both loved this one for the earthiness and tenderness of the dish, as well as the delicious green sauce. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1532523110810-9W355BRRF3C7JZGA2TWW/23O%25TM87QbuCL0lLXTxcVA.jpg Blog Posts - Osteria Francescana: A Review of Massimo Bottura's #1 Restaurant in the World - Small bites A few small bites that we couldn't understand exactly what we were because the servers talked to us so fast we couldn't figure it out. They were all good, but nothing really to write home about. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1532523168649-EROV8NJO3SR7M4LZXD0V/HgswIabZT1yDMRmq2GZPjQ.jpg Blog Posts - Osteria Francescana: A Review of Massimo Bottura's #1 Restaurant in the World - bread sticks They brought these out as if to say, okay we gave you the old traditional shitty bread so now we're going to give you something good. These breadsticks were excellent, made with olive oil and parmesan. Crunchy and flavorful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1549724415334-E0UNFW71QKIY0F25AH07/gold+pug.png Blog Posts - Osteria Francescana: A Review of Massimo Bottura's #1 Restaurant in the World https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1549724418802-O1N7R2QLUYEW3W7HP6VS/gold+pug.png Blog Posts - Osteria Francescana: A Review of Massimo Bottura's #1 Restaurant in the World https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1532524030378-YPCTKX24QG2E97E0Z30H/fullsizeoutput_2368.jpeg Blog Posts - Osteria Francescana: A Review of Massimo Bottura's #1 Restaurant in the World - Baba As we're finishing up the lemon tart, the servers bring us this play on a rum baba, which is a traditional French dessert. Man was this good. The cake is drenched in strawberry juice, making it moist and soft. The ricotta is covered with bell peppers and then shaved with burnt orange on top. This was our favorite dessert. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1532524080091-GTF5G3UFUS32L8CWHBKX/CPazOng7QUukyy03g33uKA.jpg Blog Posts - Osteria Francescana: A Review of Massimo Bottura's #1 Restaurant in the World - Croccantino of Foie Gras covered with Noto almonds and Piedmont hazelnuts with Villa Manodori Traditional Balsamic Vinegar This is another famous OF dish, with the foie gras lollipop covered in Sicilian almonds and dolloped in 35 year old balsamic vinegar. Foie gras is admittedly not my favorite, but I get why people like it, and the little bite did have an excellent crunch with the foie gras aftertaste. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1532523953825-MMBV4F99Q3L610CXFP2O/ureFDowPRyenu1tozwwABA.jpg Blog Posts - Osteria Francescana: A Review of Massimo Bottura's #1 Restaurant in the World - Opps! i dropped the lemon tart The other classic of OF. The story goes that this dish was conceived when a chef actually dropped a tart on the floor during service. Yvonne and I have had a large debate on whether this dish is worth staying on the menu, other than for nostalgia. I say yes, because it's the best lemon tart I've eaten, and I don't normally like lemon desserts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1532524238828-CSDNTL317ULQZ9SQQITJ/cKpqLJ8GQdS6BZF3w3UtUg.jpg Blog Posts - Osteria Francescana: A Review of Massimo Bottura's #1 Restaurant in the World - Camouflague Bottura seems to be obsessed with camouflage. He loves to have something hiding in plain site. This appeared like a chocolate, but was much more complex. The interior is made with civet, which is reduced hare's bones and blood. We enjoyed this inventive bite. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1532523446498-49QOGWBX7E3HD4RL84B1/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Osteria Francescana: A Review of Massimo Bottura's #1 Restaurant in the World - mediterranean sole The sole is cooked in parchment paper and then finished with a sea water paper to give you the fragrance and taste of the sea as you eat the sole. It also visually represents the parchment that the fish was cooked in. The sole was perfectly cooked and was a winner for me, but Yvonne thought it was a so-so dish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1532523720215-SHNTQJL7LOOENHJQQ8NW/RvUpS0YhThi0Cb%2BIf7piWw.jpg Blog Posts - Osteria Francescana: A Review of Massimo Bottura's #1 Restaurant in the World - Fallow deer The steak of deer is covered in a blueberry sauce added a nice sour/sweetness to the salty deer. The Swiss chard with peach slices inside was made to look like a tree, and added a nice crunch to the dish. There was even a dollop of mango sauce, because who doesn't love mango? 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The "grass sauce" was a perfect mixture of sweet and sour. The potato was cooked perfectly underneath everything, which added a nice earthy tone to the dish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1531140258173-7STP1G7Q8E9U489LK0F2/j5gHefv5TrCs%25XVvkdgYyg.jpg Blog Posts - Grön: A Review of Finland's Best Restaurant - KALA - FISH Grilled carrots with elderflower hollandaise, summer flowers, pollen and reduced shrimp broth The "fish" dish was really all about the carrot, which was chopped and grilled, and then arranged in a flower shape topped with shaved carrots. The shrimp broth was a 24-hour shrimp sauce poured over. We both agreed this dish was too carrot forward for both of us, and was missing an oompf we expected for the main course. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1531139509437-4C13WZMO6LGMFZ7FYN6K/lwho6m%2BxQ3qS0FYz3OUzGA.jpg Blog Posts - Grön: A Review of Finland's Best Restaurant - LIHA - MEAT Pea ”Pâte Brisée” topped with raw and fermented peas, lovage and dry-aged beef This dish highlighted the local lovage, which is similar to parsley. On top of shredded lovage, mixed in was sliced lovage, and poured over was a lovage sauce. The pastry bottom was the highlight for me of this dish, as well the mixture of textures--from the crunchy peas, to the tender beef, and flaky pastry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1531140878438-JIXWNN271HH0C11SIDDV/2RGW0INnQ%25WMLQ2dzg5VVQ.jpg Blog Posts - Grön: A Review of Finland's Best Restaurant - VILLI - WILD Milk parfait with woodruff crème anglaise, strawberries and rhubarb This was our second favorite course after the salad, and wow, was this amazing! A strawberry granite (or granita), topped with a rhubarb flower, and covered in woodruff sauce, meringue, and cream. Despite all of the elements at play, the dish blended together seamlessly to create a great symphony of tastes in each bite. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1531141947580-81I673YE5JZ3B6MW41GV/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Grön: A Review of Finland's Best Restaurant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1531215246494-GQAE4XE3K9VLPAX064PT/Lj8C%2B5u5TU%2BOV1WJqML%2BYQ.jpg Blog Posts - Grön: A Review of Finland's Best Restaurant - Last Bite Rhubarb marmalade with licorice salt What a way to go out. This was a delicious bite, with the licorice salt being the beautiful umami to balance this guy out. I could have literally eaten 100 million of these and killed myself #deathbyrhubarbmarmalade https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1531139131968-6N8LL37PBYQDQWF38XLH/Evjk6cQUT5qmSlxI9S%25aYg.jpg Blog Posts - Grön: A Review of Finland's Best Restaurant - HAPANJUURILEIPÄ -SOURDOUGH BREAD with butter, pumpkin seeds, seasoning, and cold smoked fish roe with sour cream, onion flowers and chives Yvonne loves sour cream, so we ordered the 10 euro supplement and she almost got sick eating it all. The butter was delicious, as it was grilled first and then whipped. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1532280062142-3UTB4RQ7R6ZSPOCCUOQK/IMG_5277.JPG Blog Posts - Grön: A Review of Finland's Best Restaurant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1531140366338-9DR3RV9QWMSU7ZN0NFFP/jFpGXX4ERcCB93UpFMYXTQ.jpg Blog Posts - Grön: A Review of Finland's Best Restaurant - MAITO - DAIRY Unripe strawberries with goat cheese and buttermilk whey This was the supplemental cheese course, which consisted of a green strawberry topped with a goat cheese. This was a cool concept, but nothing to really write home about. https://scallionpancake.com/blog/sea-level-charlotte-review monthly 0.5 2018-07-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1530784639656-JAQFSYGUX6TZH7PCBPQ9/IMG_4987.JPG Blog Posts - Sea Level: Making Lobster Rolls Cool in the Queen City - Sea Level Salad fried oysters, romaine, cabbage, radish, corn, pickled shallots, white balsamic vinaigrette, horseradish aioli https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1530785113570-T49ZWKSAJM0MNN8QBR34/IMG_4956.JPG Blog Posts - Sea Level: Making Lobster Rolls Cool in the Queen City - Connecticut Style Lobster Roll lobster lightly coated in butter, greens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1530784451818-Z6KA746XD88W0YLLHI9O/IMG_4946.JPG Blog Posts - Sea Level: Making Lobster Rolls Cool in the Queen City - Fried Chicken Bao Bun with honey BBQ & slaw https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1530225876184-XBEUWF33UCV8STU6QLX6/IMG_4971.JPG Blog Posts - Sea Level: Making Lobster Rolls Cool in the Queen City - Nada Colada pineapple, coconut, almond, lime https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1527259851102-HAJN0TSDOGR63QPBJ4VD/IMG_3041.jpg Blog Posts - Sea Level: Making Lobster Rolls Cool in the Queen City - Sea Level Oysters From Sea Level, NC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1527259906350-FWI2LMUYA0LCMAYLHZ01/IMG_3051.jpg Blog Posts - Sea Level: Making Lobster Rolls Cool in the Queen City - Barrel Ceviche citrus marinade, fresh strawberry apple salsa, house made chips https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1530225589245-I95Z3AZVR3FICTRDXSGP/IMG_4979.JPG Blog Posts - Sea Level: Making Lobster Rolls Cool in the Queen City - Chocolate fudge Spoon Cake with whipped icing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1530785980854-R94HEKMO74Y5C324ND1H/IMG_4939.JPG Blog Posts - Sea Level: Making Lobster Rolls Cool in the Queen City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1530786079920-V7FR3R4CW0LLKOG6BN3Z/IMG_4937.JPG Blog Posts - Sea Level: Making Lobster Rolls Cool in the Queen City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1527260202495-0LXJM8DB549DX9S8BM6Y/IMG_3073.jpg Blog Posts - Sea Level: Making Lobster Rolls Cool in the Queen City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1527260078881-MCXFRPNKKGKZ3X8MUI8P/IMG_3057.jpg Blog Posts - Sea Level: Making Lobster Rolls Cool in the Queen City - Tempura Shrimp spicy aioli https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1527259595427-146W1SOIQC91KIOHT61H/IMG_3081.jpg Blog Posts - Sea Level: Making Lobster Rolls Cool in the Queen City - Fried Springer Mountain Chicken Sandwich greens, chorizo gravy, ranch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1530225758394-07NO1JUWMELRV78UBOU8/IMG_4931.JPG Blog Posts - Sea Level: Making Lobster Rolls Cool in the Queen City - Summer G & T Sutler's gin, house-made tonic, apricot, basil, lime https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1527259793080-0K2CFPB1S2AZHWBYHFA5/IMG_3061+%281%29.jpg Blog Posts - Sea Level: Making Lobster Rolls Cool in the Queen City - Maine Style Lobster Roll lobster lightly coated in mayo, greens https://scallionpancake.com/blog/new-noma-restaurant-review-vegetable-season monthly 0.5 2019-04-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1531292240225-F7T081AVQYM1WO5NVE78/q1rvwOElQjeKZ0D6F5o5rA.jpg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Vegetable Season Menu - Cucumber skin & Parsley This was Noma's play on a grape leaf. The leaf was made entirely of cucumber skin which had been formed into the texture of a greek grape leaf and filled with parsley and flowers. What creative genius, and this wasn't even in the top five most creative dishes of the night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1531293520768-L6YB9X4NY2M86WB52FAD/IMG_5365.jpg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Vegetable Season Menu - wax broth with pollen We were speaking to one of the apprentices post-meal, and she was saying they were contemplating taking this dish off the menu, because some on the team thought it was more pretty than tasty. Both of us disagreed, and thought that the bee pollen flavor and texture was excellent, so much so that Yvonne picked up the bowl and drank it like she was drinking a Yoohoo. The bowl was even made out of beeswax. This one is a keeper, Noma! Love, Scallionpancake. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1531298781489-DOFF7AFP0GEH9WASDTT5/Ox0McWcbRaOAiIHSuqpKdw.jpg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Vegetable Season Menu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1531292692369-22XIM9WKXXGZ6LNMWYV9/t%254imB2RTza8H3ZzgnToPw.jpg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Vegetable Season Menu - just cooked peas with whipped cream If all peas were served with whipped cream, I think I'd eat peas for every meal of every day. Half of the peas were raw and half were lightly scorched. Only small peas were used. The big peas are currently being fermented in the lab for experimentation with a pea miso! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1531292165738-WN62QY8X1MOFFLIWE5NC/dJZmOkORQGKcj01USdvW9w.jpg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Vegetable Season Menu - Barbequed Onion This was our little special dish that only a few tables got, I think because we were going a little faster than the other tables. A barbecued onion which was opened up and cooked with elderflower. You only ate the inside, and it was so good I picked it up with my hands and ate it like a cave man. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1549582855132-RBNFQK1KRKX62WAGW67R/gold+pug.png Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Vegetable Season Menu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1549582867394-7KG114RKKZCF1BLC3NME/gold+pug.png Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Vegetable Season Menu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1549582871214-8SH3RLCOOVH0EXFHJWA3/gold+pug.png Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Vegetable Season Menu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1531308463053-J31Z8IHIEG9F7KWNJ7NQ/GPTempDownload.jpg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Vegetable Season Menu A chef shows us a presentation of the celeriac shawarma. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1531302886657-QVDDQD6V7OY4HZEJRIG5/pz9EyR0wT7qUvtbycy4MZQ.jpg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Vegetable Season Menu Mr. Redzepi speaking to our new Australian friends! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1531291568149-5ZOC3XC19PY0O1DSNM7S/THGtBvdxR9mMp%2Bkgjr%25puA.jpg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Vegetable Season Menu - Potato magma Boom. As soon as you sit down, a potted plant with a straw is put on your plate. We were instructed to drink the new potato soup and smell the herbs simultaneously. This dish was a full sensory experience, and such an exciting start. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1531336385952-0YP4LNP596B9W4BR6V8Y/CF3318AD-E454-46EB-AB56-E2EFF52AD03B.jpeg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Vegetable Season Menu - Shawarma of celeriac and truffle The main dish was a play on a traditional steak, except the "meat" was made from celery and truffle. What a freaking mindf*@k. A few courses before this, a chef brought out the shawarma on a stick (see below) like you would see at any stand in Europe. This course had everything, yet looked so simple. I think that's the magic of Noma--most of the dishes are so thought out that they appear easy and simple, the way Lebon James makes basketball look, or Jay Z makes music sound. This is the height of culinary mastery and excellence. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1531308077289-VLD7AT8VRRHEJLUTCMNV/s3jYgE3nSgOKDUpI7RGBTQ.jpg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Vegetable Season Menu Large bookshelves run almost the length of the whole restaurant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1531292390469-QVU7PFKAPC3Q72HOL95U/IMG_5328.jpg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Vegetable Season Menu - quail eggs & Hip Berry chorizo The berry chorizo tasted like meat chorizo, with a slight hint of sweetness. This was a life-changing little bite. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1531294406436-CKWRXV9WHYQGEG0DFD1Z/ILFoP8EVTbW3w1wkMPDE3A.jpg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Vegetable Season Menu - Rose scented terracotta We started where we ended, with a potted plant, except this time you ate the whole thing. The pot was a chocolate coated elderflower cake scented with roses. We were instructed to slice open the pot to reveal the cake. Maybe the coolest and most beautiful dessert we've ever had. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1531311352360-WQEPWS2V4DICI61N0IRO/IMG_5336.jpg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Vegetable Season Menu - marigold flowers with a whisky egg-nog After the meal, while lounging in the hygge room, we made friends with an amazing couple from Australia--Alisha & Matt. Even more amazing? Matt is a chef at Attica in Australia (#20 restaurant in the world for 2018! Don't worry, we're already looking into reservations). Matt explained to us how incredible it is to get these marigolds to fry in one piece, since the flowers are so fragile. Not pictured here is the whiskey egg-nog sauce that you dipped this in. This was like eating a donut with a rich egg custard. It tasted so decadent and rich, and it was perhaps my favorite dish of the night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1531308226670-H0D70TJS8X1X4H1X3ON9/U%25AeI5MtSCStIP0YeHgZuQ.jpg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Vegetable Season Menu The entire compound from the gates to the main dining hall in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1531336653585-COVC09LD5IWI16PGGEIY/GxNqUCNET1C2hG2wssRG8w.jpg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Vegetable Season Menu - R0se Scented Terracotta Open sesame! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1531307694485-WG0KP1US3U73LLIP76A3/fXeAKWXgT2WIgN4Tx0s%2BTg.jpg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Vegetable Season Menu Yvonne in her hygge blanket feeling all the feels https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1531307039299-WKC4LX5ITBLRWJ9ROLEH/BvYyIN7pR7SYoD3VAyYz7g.jpg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Vegetable Season Menu A view of the main dining room and kitchen from our table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1531292858984-AX14VY9GZPT0G7RHA44U/IMG_5352.jpg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Vegetable Season Menu - berries and fava beans This was described as a ripe fruit ceviche which contained raspberries, red and green strawberries, flowers, fava beans, and radishes. It was bathing in a white currant broth. Light, refreshing, and slightly spicy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1531293354620-Z4RMO4E58FRZH39A7JLD/%25UvLMf1wT0quuyFAufe39Q.jpg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Vegetable Season Menu - carmalized milk & Cheese The chef described this dish as a ravioli, except the "pasta" was made with caramelized milk skin. The inside was filled with brie cheese and the whole ravioli was topped with black truffle. When describing the food at Noma it's hard to not sound repetitive, but damn, this was amazing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1531303124171-L5FONII1YH87EDW784P4/IMG_3126.JPG Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Vegetable Season Menu OMG hi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1531306614364-ZW2QCW7I50SO7B7ZA5VX/OFynLMrBRg6MRb1NyDuHyw.jpg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Vegetable Season Menu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1531338933610-WL28PDLOPFXP2TZXXRS3/mZ0QsTwoRVirmhBwRn8OaQ.jpg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Vegetable Season Menu Cue the music: looks like we made itttttt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1531294270585-B580L74IJPP3E4MCKGWO/CKqQ6qY1Sda0wVeHkM8xxw.jpg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Vegetable Season Menu - mold pancake This dish was special, even for Noma standards. The pancake was a tortilla that had mold growing on it, much like a brie cheese, and it was filled with ice cream and a balsamic fig sauce. The mold pancake protected your mouth from the cold of the ice cream, and the fig balsamic added a nice acidity to the dish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1531306437036-QBTR5W5J6DFEJZQ3TMIY/M5RdFMNhSo%2B2lP5h4Q9z%2BQ.jpg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Vegetable Season Menu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1531293898860-NULJRNJA6LYCQVAFBIPL/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Vegetable Season Menu - Sour Dough Just when we were almost done with the shawarma, a chef runs out and puts more of the truffle sauce on your plate and hands you this lovely sourdough and says it would be rude to not share the leftover sauce with you to soak your bread in. That would be rude, indeed! The sourdough is made by Richard Hart, former head baker of Tartine who is opening up his own bakery in Copenhagen in October. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1531306494074-5ZOR4UBN5TJ257UCHLD9/LzHnu83%2BTzKEMO%25nphaEhw.jpg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Vegetable Season Menu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1531303218662-YGT9ZM7BR2HFTACTMRV1/IMG_5304.jpg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Vegetable Season Menu The main entrance to the dining complex https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1531293231255-UBJZ0HFNER2UK0TM58AP/lMM3096wQqCRaRdulyM3Mg.jpg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Vegetable Season Menu - Umami Flatbread This dish was special because it looked so simple, yet had maybe the most complex flavor of the night. The mustard greens and a chili spice that the team had brought back from their trip to Tulum both added a nice kick to the cracker, radishes, and fruit. Umami to the max. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1531291913255-QAN6BZRF800UNLJE9BH9/IMG_5315.jpg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Vegetable Season Menu - seasonal pickles At Noma, they forage pretty much every ingredient, so everything on this plate is foraged, with the exception of the white asparagus which is from a special farm they partner with. Our favorite part of this dish was the pickled pine cone. It was essentially candied, which made it so soft, sweet, and tangy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1531307898624-C3DVUGWPSIHUTQ4FZEO1/oYwtQVh1Sx6d%2BBiCEkVU9w.jpg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Vegetable Season Menu The famous test kitchen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1531337778546-0QS4JK6TLWFMNJL449P9/FullSizeRender.jpg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Vegetable Season Menu Outside view of the hygge room https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1531292062506-RG9CZBBLJB4NBFH6WPS2/hyaHMyyPQrKIUXMh0UML%2BA.jpg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Vegetable Season Menu - fresh seaweed You know when you have fish that tastes fishy? Normally with seaweed you have the same, but this seaweed was so fresh it had none of the bad sea taste. This one-bite seaweed tart was meant to be eaten after taking one bite of the asparagus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1531294072694-4KQFTFQ955R95YJYZJH6/IMG_5395.jpg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Vegetable Season Menu - berries & Cream Our first dessert course. The fruit by the foot is back, this time plated with berries in a cool cream sauce. One of the Danish waiters told us this was a play on a very traditional Danish dish. The color, the textures, the taste were all excellent, but you knew that already, right? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1531291759711-1JXX7XR5NYXYKYGPP1FX/IMG_5314.jpg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Vegetable Season Menu - Nasturtium Tart & sea Buckthorn & blackcurrent Butterfly Does it get any prettier than this? On the left was a one-bite tart encased in a thin potato shell. On the right, a beautiful dried fruit creation that was like a gourmet Fruit by the Foot--really! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1531292470632-23NX7AK9R2R6IQSIEYN6/iJKVEVv2R9i7gj4qSg3j%2Bw.jpg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Vegetable Season Menu - preserved morels from spring They told us they got 70K morels in the spring that have been fermenting in the lab. I only got two of them, but would have happily eaten the other 69.99K https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1531293613835-ASVUIY13KMTGOM679TMT/fullsizeoutput_217f.jpeg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Vegetable Season Menu - pumpkin seed curd and grilled roses Like the Umami Flatbread, this dish was influenced by Noma's pop-up in Tulum, Mexico. The mole underneath was made of grasshoppers and walnuts, and the pumpkin seed curd was flan-like, made from tofu, and plated table side. The rose petals were salty and crunchy--all of the textures in this one! I literally told the waiter I was going to lick the plate, and he said I could, but I contained myself. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1531306859746-7XFF91MBVUAFG1IKU4N3/IMG_5358.jpg Blog Posts - Noma: A Review of the Vegetable Season Menu https://scallionpancake.com/blog/-best-charlotte-donuts monthly 0.5 2018-08-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1524489652623-R8JDGTZVH3O46PCXWRDD/IMG_0672.jpg Blog Posts - Ollie's Bites: Charlotte's Donut Fix https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1524490604615-67MNUFFU3YAF24M3470K/IMG_0050.jpg Blog Posts - Ollie's Bites: Charlotte's Donut Fix - Stoke "The mother of all donuts" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1524491239886-VFNTH4XXBCT86QZU8AQ2/IMG_1297.jpg Blog Posts - Ollie's Bites: Charlotte's Donut Fix - Reigning Donuts "Crispy & poppable" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1524489972661-90JRBHBZV2KMR608XZBF/7261F985-0CFA-4CBF-8695-6D79D6610B0F.JPG Blog Posts - Ollie's Bites: Charlotte's Donut Fix - Sugarrmann’s Kronuts "50% donut, 100% delcious" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1524491313696-JFVSR06SC6J3O34A4JLA/28435942_214301019152451_8455811160006983680_n.jpg Blog Posts - Ollie's Bites: Charlotte's Donut Fix - Duck Donuts "Customizable, fresh" Image courtesy of Duck Donuts Instagram page https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1524490716568-VDTGZ69OUXM54U8XY8DQ/IMG_0541.jpg Blog Posts - Ollie's Bites: Charlotte's Donut Fix - Foxcroft Wine Co. "Pairs with girls' night & a glass of wine" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1524240577548-3WY20WR3WVOZ6SWXZRDR/Localeur.png Blog Posts - Ollie's Bites: Charlotte's Donut Fix https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1524491140347-ES8P3SESY3ONYJUAFRVE/28753097_155788921767724_2245067048721842176_n.jpg Blog Posts - Ollie's Bites: Charlotte's Donut Fix - Your Mom’s Donuts "The square one" Image courtesy of Your Mom's Donuts Instagram page https://scallionpancake.com/blog/mister-jius-review-san-francisco monthly 0.5 2019-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1526696830624-WWJO4K9MKQ5DD81N0TWN/IMG_3236.jpg Blog Posts - Mister Jiu's - Black Sesame Cake black sesame crémeux, ginger mousse, peanut, tamarind caramel The key to this dessert was the peanut, which provided a crunch to go with the soft cake and all the other magical ingredients of this dish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1526697823843-FSZGTSM2J78OJO38ISDY/IMG_3218.jpg Blog Posts - Mister Jiu's - Tendrils, Greens and Stems meyer lemon, roasted garlic, sea urchin We ordered all of our dishes and then our waiter, (who Yvonne said looks like Clark Gable), told us we should order a vegetable, because you can't just order meat for everything #whoknew. He led us to the tendrils with a Meyer lemon sauce. The tendrils were sautéed and crispy. The acidity of the meyer lemon sauced mixed nicely with the salty, crunchy tendrils. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1526695795367-V9BH2RY6VFXLW9RWYAN7/gBGISEh5Qxmsoxe3XlqAvA.jpg Blog Posts - Mister Jiu's - Liberty Farm Roast Duck pancakes, peanut butter hoisin, cucumbers We were told to get the duck by the Internet, and everyone knows that the Internet is never wrong. The duck was served two ways: a traditional Peking style and confit. We ordered a half, which could have fed approximately 1 million people. Of course, we finished about 2/3 of it. because we are champions The winner for me on this dish was the peanut butter Hoisin sauce. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1526697749767-34N0GESTZGA1MVLZIWCV/IMG_3214.jpg Blog Posts - Mister Jiu's All at once imperial, classic, and modern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1526695691283-OQ3IGXL4FO91N05G6F1C/IMG_3255.JPG Blog Posts - Mister Jiu's - Wontons pork, sichuan peppercorn, Monterey squid The standout dish of the night. The squid, spicy sichuan peppercorn sauce, and the pork wontons were so good. This is a must get on any visit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1526699196655-1WL2E6TH18V2L1D302L9/ytx%2B2dBKQtWw8kPeKOCrDw.jpg Blog Posts - Mister Jiu's The bar up front https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1526698972603-2FP17FWL41ZVTM9HRXAS/IMG_3211.jpg Blog Posts - Mister Jiu's The open kitchen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1526694270132-Z1YSYVGLM8L8N8UX9PRY/Jhy3%2BcfmTDCatNpMZg8Blw.jpg Blog Posts - Mister Jiu's - Sea Urchin Cheong Fun You've probably had Cheong Fun before, but you probably have never had it with sea urchin on top. The noodles here were P.E.R.F.E.C.T. So soft, but not too chewy. The mixture of the sea urchin with the delicious sauce and the noodles made this one of the best dishes of the night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1526695674425-7J9KMY3QOUSM3BANWE6K/IMG_3228.jpg Blog Posts - Mister Jiu's - Steak Fried Rice wagyu skirt, crispy garlic, cured tuna heart We saw this dish on the Fried Rice episode of Ugly Delicious, and we knew we had to try it. The Wagyu beef was amazing, but the rest of the dish we thought could have had a little more flavor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1526697411851-4DQDYZD62AMLF8UZUT6C/0d8J8ALISpOzToGl3yX2QQ.jpg Blog Posts - Mister Jiu's - Prosperity vodka, lotus, lemongrass, passion fruit, egg white Mister Jiu's signature cocktail. How cool is that ying yang design? This baby was smooth and refreshing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1549724756466-M14WHB1L4VOLHEUUCV0M/gold+pug.png Blog Posts - Mister Jiu's https://scallionpancake.com/blog/global-restaurant-charlotte-pineville-review monthly 0.5 2018-08-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1529287187892-FBKRMGXX69E3NCYRNG1I/IMG_3996.JPG Blog Posts - Global Restaurant - SC Mahi summer squash salad with strawberry pesto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1529287896448-MNVX5HXPMT0JT9EJ3O8W/DSC_0082.JPG Blog Posts - Global Restaurant - Milk Chocolate "Pot De Cremachino" with NC strawberry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1529286803351-37V3UETB56Q3JJGKY7OA/IMG_3987.JPG Blog Posts - Global Restaurant - Tega Hills Farm Squash Blossom Peruvian cherry pepper filling, Chipotle buttermilk Flash fried, finished in the oven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1529286693062-DCWME52S3YGAV91HE04W/IMG_4073.JPG Blog Posts - Global Restaurant Have you ever had lamb belly? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1529287293472-UP541W1UNGK0G0BH8CO3/IMG_4073.jpg Blog Posts - Global Restaurant - Rosen Lamb Belly 24 hours braised, ramp pesto risotto, aubergine two ways Chef Bernard creates this glorious dish by stacking up three pieces of lamb belly to recreate the thickness of pork belly https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1529287412122-SFBP2HKLWL3HR7H9AUOE/IMG_4014.jpg Blog Posts - Global Restaurant - Angus Strip Block corn creamed succotash, Guajilo ketchup https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1529287943371-8C8Z10KGNECVTOM65AC4/DSC_0018.JPG Blog Posts - Global Restaurant - Cocktail Flight from left to right: Pineville Punch, Lombardi's Limoncello & Drunken Strawberry Margarita https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1529286995334-QVZG96WIDYJTPNB7YLUF/DSC_0036.JPG Blog Posts - Global Restaurant - Ahi Tuna Crudo yucca crisp, cucumber, compressed cantelope https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1529288048823-DJ7XFBNMS26G6BG8CHOQ/DSC_0089.JPG Blog Posts - Global Restaurant Bonus: Chef Bernard even gave Chrissie Beth and the bloggers photography tips https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1529290508968-I0CD2GJR86NGHVEANZHE/IMG_4030.JPG Blog Posts - Global Restaurant Chef Bernard spitting truth about farm to table cuisine while Heidi takes notes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1529287074719-4DV8P2UHUS7KLQCX6T6H/DSC_0051.JPG Blog Posts - Global Restaurant - Pickled Farm Deviled Eggs beet pickled eggs, Benton's candied bacon https://scallionpancake.com/blog/flemings-steakhouse-charlotte-review monthly 0.5 2018-07-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1528746742926-D5M6F90SNFUWHOJD91NS/IMG_4091.jpg Blog Posts - Fleming's Prime Steakhouse - SWEET CHILE CALAMARI Jason's perennial favorite--we ate all of this! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1528749607441-00GGB749JEISIW3H4YV3/DSC_0015.JPG Blog Posts - Fleming's Prime Steakhouse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1528749701734-FTHLBPA37U540T3QS2NV/IMG_4159.JPG Blog Posts - Fleming's Prime Steakhouse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1528747001490-2DKLBXO6RPWZ7GESG3OL/IMG_4132.JPG Blog Posts - Fleming's Prime Steakhouse - Fleming's POtatoes The best scalloped potatoes of life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1528747696739-SMN5XHY3H48M5YDKOCL2/IMG_4100.jpg Blog Posts - Fleming's Prime Steakhouse - CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS & BACON I love having crispy brussels with a steak, and these hit the spot! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1528749752207-5V0ID8O1HXZATUIN6BGK/IMG_4111.JPG Blog Posts - Fleming's Prime Steakhouse Are you drooling yet? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1528748060559-YBIXG5DIZGN1V6VYVBO5/IMG_4115.JPG Blog Posts - Fleming's Prime Steakhouse - Stuffed Pork Chop This was an item from Chef Rigo's upcoming menu (yet to be published!), and we got a sneak peek! This was so tender and flavorful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1528746680806-VP2K8KXK5LF96TZMWIWP/IMG_4099.jpg Blog Posts - Fleming's Prime Steakhouse - Oysters on the Half Shell red wine mignonette, cocktail sauce The oysters were part of Chef Rigo's menu, and this is the first time Fleming's has offered oysters! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1528746911961-4GCSUHLQXJVYUFF7SDM5/IMG_4161-1.JPG Blog Posts - Fleming's Prime Steakhouse - MAPLE GLAZED SLAB-CUT BACON I mean...can you go wrong with a bacon slab? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1528747155447-Y0I9NIAKMQVJZDCXJUZU/IMG_4108.jpg Blog Posts - Fleming's Prime Steakhouse - SAUTÉED MUSHROOMS These were so buttery and perfect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1528746944953-E15KVGXA9OSGI2TIV412/IMG_4124.JPG Blog Posts - Fleming's Prime Steakhouse - PRIME DRY-AGED RIBEYE Our waiter, Gene, said this was his absolute favorite steak on the menu, and he didn't leave us astray. 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Fin & Fino - Grilled Tuna ramp chimichurri, radish, jalapeno-strawberry relish https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1527688116662-796B0GZ2N3HPBP5UKNH3/IMG_2798.jpg Blog Posts - Fin & Fino - Sherry & Olives an amuse-bouche for every table https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1527687506273-GM38A6VKKBYVY7W5IE7S/IMG_2828.jpg Blog Posts - Fin & Fino - Arctic Char Ceviche cukes, radish, cilantro, popped sorghum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1527687823591-WPA74UFC5VZA8UJP6IDQ/IMG_2844.jpg Blog Posts - Fin & Fino - Olive Oil cake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1527687713101-HSJCP6VRIGZK3YB8J9G0/IMG_1955.jpg Blog Posts - Fin & Fino - Fried Oysters giardiniera, house tartar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1527687616768-0X9146KJ2QEZTY3ZR7L6/IMG_2834.jpg Blog Posts - Fin & Fino Check out that oyster chandelier! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1527687567872-OQRJTSID7HVMGSACQXWV/IMG_2820.jpg Blog Posts - Fin & Fino - Blistered Tomatoes mint gnocchi, spinach, mozzarella, lemon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1527687751644-0X0R8O6I2V6MG2HI8WD0/IMG_1950.jpg Blog Posts - Fin & Fino Cheers! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1527687364350-ADTKUXEBT7J3YXKBBBOO/IMG_2835.jpg Blog Posts - Fin & Fino Crisp interior https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1527687880710-GMOOZU08JU1URBJFUUGR/IMG_2848.jpg Blog Posts - Fin & Fino - Chocolate Tart https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1527687542041-FTYCFLR3Y2MZ8PVW654P/IMG_2815.jpg Blog Posts - Fin & Fino - Lobster & Truffles celery root brandade, basil shells, shaved truffle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1527687783079-ZVCQP9U3PASIQVIS8HQK/IMG_1949.jpg Blog Posts - Fin & Fino - Mocktail in a fun tiki guy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1527687942723-BUB7QABXQ3UUQPYJHCI1/IMG_2832.jpg Blog Posts - Fin & Fino Where the magic happens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1527687405056-S3PMG0WIUCUFUN8DX9TU/IMG_2810.jpg Blog Posts - Fin & Fino https://scallionpancake.com/blog/the-daily-charlotte-review monthly 0.5 2018-07-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1525789068260-PZX8693X4118CLZAWU5F/IMG_2500.jpg Blog Posts - The Daily - Chop CHop Salad Chopped lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, blue cheese, bacon, pickled peppers, pepitas, buttermilk herb dressing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1525789364823-ALW2XB9VHGKG31HQFX7K/IMG_2521.jpg Blog Posts - The Daily https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1525789162723-Z9ADT3LLCGIFP5XOB8VS/IMG_2506.jpg Blog Posts - The Daily Fried egg ready for its close up https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1525789660527-8CWM4PXGNBUJ1JHIQTVI/IMG_2776.jpg Blog Posts - The Daily https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1525791106106-MXR6GJE0POOARKFHLIW6/IMG_1503.jpg Blog Posts - 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Omaggio Pizzeria Hey Mikey! 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And check out that bottle! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1523974161553-RXUG1IM3BKG37C737PD1/IMG_1446.jpg Blog Posts - Dot Dot Dot - Burrata strawberry, roasted beet, arugula, black pepper, pedro ximenez sherry vinegar, black garlic molassses, crustini https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1523974280521-E7HC87WW3J3RTRFLEJKB/IMG_1533.jpg Blog Posts - Dot Dot Dot - Cold-smoked fried chicken celeriac puree, house-made sorghum hot sauce, petite braising greens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1523974131800-MCKBGYQ0G4SUONX0BUO3/IMG_1440.jpg Blog Posts - Dot Dot Dot - Crab Cake scallop mousseline, lump crab, mache, blood orange, nasturtium crumble https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1523974334151-TWFYSHTF267LR439NFUL/IMG_1430.jpg Blog Posts - Dot Dot Dot So Myers Park rn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1524056835949-OS3F21POLF8IGEC8EHE6/F88394CF-D71D-497F-B0DA-6955866B5803.JPG Blog Posts - Dot Dot Dot - Va da vie gelato We love this place, but prepare yourself to spend 10 minutes hearing about the integrity of the gelato https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1523974362825-BNDJJCVLSCOX5KGA3SNC/IMG_1432.jpg Blog Posts - Dot Dot Dot That divider tho https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1523974219738-L4FIPTEMPV9QQR1WEE75/IMG_1489.jpg Blog Posts - Dot Dot Dot - Pate en croute moulard duck, pork, smoked duck ham, pistachio, savory pastry dough, pickled vegetables, dijon mustard, cumberland sauce https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1524056799338-MKQY1XNSXIZ31CMFCCH1/IMG_1388.jpg Blog Posts - Dot Dot Dot - Amelie's is bae https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1523974192427-31V09CEXRTD78YHU5IWN/IMG_1450.jpg Blog Posts - Dot Dot Dot - Garganelli with veal meatballs pecorino, peas, light cream, pea tendrils, mint https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1523988366760-VUXEDIID11LFG0J2ZWQD/IMG_1426.jpg Blog Posts - Dot Dot Dot - Mint Julep Maker's Mark bourbon, simple syrup, mint, served over crushed ice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1523974397929-ULROS7Z0385VY4JV2Y5Y/IMG_1431.jpg Blog Posts - Dot Dot Dot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1523974099712-872MQWYLVYB6M5UNW211/IMG_1435.jpg Blog Posts - Dot Dot Dot - Sea Scallop morel mushroom, asparagus, fava bean, artichoke, Iberico lardo de bellota, vanilla olive oil https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1523974770006-24A1ARPEVQAGECJ5UR7V/IMG_1459.jpg Blog Posts - Dot Dot Dot - The Queen City Swizzle Dragon Moonshine rum, green chartreuse, mint, sugar, angostura bitters, served over crushed ice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1523974248151-TCQVKI4E2MNM5B6WQE5Z/IMG_1495.jpg Blog Posts - Dot Dot Dot - American wagyu flat iron truffle veal glace, pickled mustard seed, cripsy trumpet mushrooms, creamed spinach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1523988170868-WSTAYBA9U0K4NSRJUVZN/IMG_1505.jpg Blog Posts - Dot Dot Dot - Lover, Dreamer, & me Plantation 5-year rum, orange curacao, raspberry syrup, lemon juice, served over ice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1523988232902-A2T6EUIS2MOUL0B1J85T/IMG_1512.jpg Blog Posts - Dot Dot Dot - Pepper le Pew Lunazul Primero tequila, black peppercorn-honey syrup, lime juice, cardamaro, egg white, served up https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1523974567556-S9MJCB241FR9UKRJYY2U/IMG_1419.jpg Blog Posts - Dot Dot Dot - French-75 Sutler's gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, champagne, served up https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1523975202817-VQJTO0566L29RQFJCNP7/IMG_1553.JPG Blog Posts - Dot Dot Dot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1523988323337-L7SRR82863IGGOISWI1F/IMG_1466.jpg Blog Posts - Dot Dot Dot - The Anchorage Aviation gin, yellow chartreuse, lemon juice, simple syrup https://scallionpancake.com/blog/desano-pizzeria monthly 0.5 2018-08-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1523541158721-H6NJB2F8KE11JZB2BTQL/IMG_6810.JPG Blog Posts - DeSano Pizzeria - Lasagna San Marzano tomato sauce, meatballs, ricotta, garlic, scamorza, mozzarella di bufala, pecorino romano https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1523542703380-Q0JAE36HG3UT222T6GCM/IMG_0285.jpg Blog Posts - DeSano Pizzeria Certified Napoletana ovens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1523970814643-9LRL0U88DM1B8QYF78FC/IMG_6877.JPG Blog Posts - DeSano Pizzeria https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1523541293344-2NSQ01IMN7TBIVDJGHYI/IMG_6813.JPG Blog Posts - DeSano Pizzeria https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1523541668792-UQC2VFQ2SWWU88QT660M/IMG_6840.JPG Blog Posts - DeSano Pizzeria - NAPOLETANA Broccoli rabe, sausage, scamorza, mozzarella di bufala, pecorino romano https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1523542639553-YTNQF620DOSPGMLTY92L/IMG_6804.JPG Blog Posts - DeSano Pizzeria OMG is that my pizza?! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1523541886322-J2GPJLY5QVNU9JLKFJ4J/IMG_6814+%281%29.JPG Blog Posts - DeSano Pizzeria - VERDURA Broccoli rabe, mushrooms, Vesuvian cherry tomatoes, garlic, scamorza, mozzarella di bufala, pecorino romano https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1523542446463-00HY7BOAL3KX9141OFYE/desano-nashville-cannoli.jpg Blog Posts - DeSano Pizzeria - Classic cannoli Image courtesy of Roamilicious https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1523540917802-5L4R6UPLODT4M4XIABYQ/IMG_6802.JPG Blog Posts - DeSano Pizzeria https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1523541469817-RA14HHGFJEM1W66K5FWR/IMG_6829.JPG Blog Posts - DeSano Pizzeria - Spinach salad For health! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1523541033583-V85NFS0S4BRRMZXNY5RU/Desano_img15.jpg Blog Posts - DeSano Pizzeria - Uh, Yeah Image courtesy of Austin.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1523541625670-J5RQCWWOZPNSMMXYF6OO/IMG_6877.JPG Blog Posts - DeSano Pizzeria - You're a star ...shaped pizza! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1523542921233-BLAUUQVKROML2QMMXFG1/IMG_0286.jpg Blog Posts - DeSano Pizzeria Trust the process https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1523542116454-4TZFUR9S4TL1ITR0BXHL/IMG_6853.JPG Blog Posts - DeSano Pizzeria - Cold pizza and a bloody mary For what ails you on Sunday mornigns https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1523542251434-EUVZHHMZAHQGB6IH8V4N/IMG_6842.JPG Blog Posts - DeSano Pizzeria - Bloody Mary A classic https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1523542375803-UE24WORHEPYSEOH6Z3EX/IMG_0287.jpg Blog Posts - DeSano Pizzeria - Straight. up. Cannoli in a bowl https://scallionpancake.com/blog/eleven-madison-park-review monthly 0.5 2019-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1521943169195-9LQE7P5DDX63WA0MD1WP/5EKyBhZ8RNe%25M%2BmgxPvNMQ.jpg Blog Posts - Eleven Madison Park - Halibut Poached with Variations of Turnip This was the surprise of the night for me. When I ordered the halibut, I wasn't excited, but I wanted to order something different from Yvonne. The halibut was excellent, and the turnip was presented in three ways--in the sauce, mixed with the halibut, and then sauteed underneath the halibut. Really a refreshing and surprising way to serve both the halibut and turnips, and a truly special EMP dish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1521943419676-4PRX8MQYY162GT70ONL7/O3%2BkDEBTQveM3RzOgvhcXw.jpg Blog Posts - Eleven Madison Park - mushroom Tart with Cremini & Black Truffle This was the one table side preparation of the meal. The captain wheeled over a cart and proceeded to cut open a crust that was baking on top of a cast iron pan. She then took the crust and turned it into the "pizza" crust, which she then lathered with black truffle & cremini paste and shaved cheddar cheese. So good. so cool. It was also served with a melange of portabello and cremini mushrooms on the side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1521943319858-RSX2L5RM4LEEHNIN270H/lKJuJXocR%25GNEVjkcvobyw.jpg Blog Posts - Eleven Madison Park - lobster Butter-poached with Butternut Squash and Chestnut This was the stereotypical lobster dish at a nice restaurant. Cooked right. Tasted good, but nothing really memorable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1522028814309-3H8IDKDH8QL04K6Y3SIR/FxjhjHMcSLytiHoUnY%25VMA.jpg Blog Posts - Eleven Madison Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1522289739087-F67Y0D6KW7S65QAY52Y4/IMG_1025.jpeg Blog Posts - Eleven Madison Park - Butternut squash Ice Cream with Sarsaparilla and Pumpkin Cake A very warm winter dessert. I love a good pumpkin anything, #PSL for life. I am also a sucker for exotic ice creams (see mulled wine above). So this one was good. And that's how I would describe the desserts at EMP: just good. Overall, the desserts are kind of disappointing for the type of restaurant and the standard of EMP. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1521942108503-IZWFWCJMKDGHPEOBRFUQ/BIzd37mHQuavizGkCEp0dg.jpg Blog Posts - Eleven Madison Park - Black & White Cookie with Cheddar & Apple When you arrive at the table you are presented with a box. What's in the box? This black and white cookie--a savory nod to the famous NYC staple. It's a great first bite to start the meal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1522289635550-67Y8GX6HWGGEQZQ1MNFQ/IMG_1020.jpeg Blog Posts - Eleven Madison Park - Tubby Cheese Grilled with Celery Root, Black Truffle, and Winter Greens EMP's take on a cheese course. They bring out a perfectly grilled circle of cheese with black truffle, and then also mix a salad right in front of you with black truffle vinaigrette. This grilled cheese was as down home as Eleven Madison Park can get, but with the black truffle thrown in to make sure you remember where you are. A great dish to end the savory courses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1522290162601-T30GTPQTFECZR0G0NKTB/IMG_0982.jpeg Blog Posts - Eleven Madison Park - Scallop Live with Sea Urchin My favorite part of this dish was the scallop broth, which was thick and flavorful, and tasted somewhat like the best miso soup you've ever had in your life. The raw scallop with sea urchin was presently nicely on a seashell. It felt as if we were in The Little Mermaid, receiving a pearl from our boyfriend Eric (love you, Eric!). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1522290088408-KXAPDE8NRYW2ESE78PZ4/IMG_0986.jpeg Blog Posts - Eleven Madison Park - caviar Benedict with Smoked Ham, Sturgeon, and Hollandaise Another play on an NYC favorite: eggs benedict. This was probably the coolest presentation of the night, with the caviar in a special EMP tin, which we later got to take home, as well as a row of small English muffins presented on an elevated wood plank. We loved the interactive element of making our little sandwiches with the quail egg and caviar provided. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1521944008536-129B2YKVT5R5NHUDE9O3/97PQROguR0WSwFuAdauo7w.jpg Blog Posts - Eleven Madison Park - chocolate Torte with Creme Fraiche Ice Cream and Cranberry Again, a solid desert but nothing to write home about. Tasted good at the time, but we're not going to remember it a month from now. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1522112909550-BFPSPU91OS913LL2OYD9/COFynJPNS4%2Byqonpnxd1sA.jpg Blog Posts - Eleven Madison Park - Mushroom Porcini Mushroom Broth, Oolong tea, Squash Syrup, Honey, Verjus and Cold Brew Coffee This was one of the coolest drinks I've ever had. I can only explain the flavor as mushroom with a sweet coffee aftertaste. The mushroom wasn't overwhelming, though. It was a flavor I have never had before, and I loved it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1521943604808-A0OMG9ILLTO1MUJPARRO/WW5P2tN6QSmZJIMsy9lIWA.jpg Blog Posts - Eleven Madison Park - Duck Honey and Lavender glazed with Cabbage This duck is everything to me. It's the best duck in the world. What makes it so special? It's the skin, which is thick and crusted with Szechuan peppercorns and glazed with honey and lavender. The actual duck meat is cooked medium rare and has the perfect tenderness to match the slight crunch of the crust. It's the most perfect bird I've ever had. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1521943844251-TJWR2CL7ERA2XSAE2XD6/3z%2BVAvyyQ5uhEO9Yhy4GCw.jpg Blog Posts - Eleven Madison Park - Donut Cranberry & Pear filled with Mulled Wine Ice Cream Our favorite dessert. The donut was filled with cranberry and pear, but the star of the show for me was the mulled wine ice cream. What a unique and cool flavor! I could have eaten a whole pint of it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1549723977487-92M3CSZN3YO7NVRSD9HZ/gold+pug.png Blog Posts - Eleven Madison Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1549723981445-WN4LVXTG2PFEHP56MPPI/gold+pug.png Blog Posts - Eleven Madison Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1521942568938-WMS4D0AAU89DFGO47HBV/nbM%25jXiWQpuFro0xxxNNHQ.jpg Blog Posts - Eleven Madison Park - Bread Scallop Butter, & Broth The first real course was the bread course, which we learned was designed for the winter menu to provide something hot to warm us as we began our meal. This course consisted of four distinct parts: bread, scallop butter, scallop broth, and then live scallops with sea urchin immediately following this. Yvonne was obsessed with this butter (check out her other website: www.yvonnelovesbutter.net), which was creamy with a rich, umami scallop flavor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1521943020065-SUSB7XR3H0QMP5UEGPM3/2gi4Zv80STW3OA%2B%2BHnLANQ.jpg Blog Posts - Eleven Madison Park - FoiE Gras Seared with Maple and Apple Yvonne proclaimed this to be the best foie gras she has ever had. The presentation with the thinly sliced apple hiding the foie gras was on point. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1521944138736-RE0LIQ82TZWGY806QQP4/wc9g%257hMSAOGD9%2BLyVkqlQ.jpg Blog Posts - Eleven Madison Park - Pretzel Covered in Chocolate The last bite, and one of the best. This is the best chocolate covered pretzel I've ever had, hands down. What made this so good was the chocolate to pretzel ratio was perfect. 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NO! Eat this bread, too! Eat it all! 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Avocado toast perfection, we say!   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1520346838942-EDHZFIEY4CLIE3OOX4CH/IMG_0123.jpg Blog Posts - Zeppelin - Scratch Buns Sweet miso Heritage pork belly, shaved cabbage, pickled chilis Love, love, love. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1519057684167-Q1FEA5VQTRJ4327EBKWJ/IMG_0117.jpg Blog Posts - Zeppelin Insert big-eye emoji here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1520346938959-MQNL0D3LU6RJEVGC0MHT/IMG_0120.jpg Blog Posts - Zeppelin - Point Judith Calamari Korean chile, yuzu, pickled bacon dashi gel, serranos, HRF shishitos Our new favorite calamari in town--sorry to Luca. The dashi gel took it to another level. Slightly spicy, slightly sweet, and just lightly fried. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1520347084375-RG0Y53N8HPGEKG1V7K6E/IMG_0912.jpg Blog Posts - Zeppelin - Notorious P.I.G Puppies Braised HRF pork cheek puppies, Eastern Carolina BBQ, whipped honey butter, house BBQ sauce These cute little puppers were a table favorite! 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Hello, Sailor: Exploring One of Eater's Top 18 Restaurants in America Creep on creepin' on, Scallionpancake friends https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1517790988776-PO44LTOUB1NMRB25W05Z/IMG_0629.jpeg Blog Posts - Hello, Sailor: Exploring One of Eater's Top 18 Restaurants in America - Hamachi Poke There's fish under there! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1517791846193-JM17HGO8M11DQ2XHNH26/IMG_0623.jpeg Blog Posts - Hello, Sailor: Exploring One of Eater's Top 18 Restaurants in America Shhh...tiki man is sleeping https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1517791622903-RBLO48OK55MUNJ2XCVYX/IMG_0635.jpeg Blog Posts - Hello, Sailor: Exploring One of Eater's Top 18 Restaurants in America - Avocado Coleslaw In the words of Luis from 90 Day Fiance: I see not one something about avocado here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1517791925760-YGSEEJJNYKZ399KK5O7G/IMG_0617.jpeg Blog Posts - Hello, Sailor: Exploring One of Eater's Top 18 Restaurants in America I spy...bananas! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1517791458790-AWONK05QQ7N5399PCDDM/IMG_0639.jpeg Blog Posts - Hello, Sailor: Exploring One of Eater's Top 18 Restaurants in America - King Crab Omg my ankles are swelling again just looking at this https://scallionpancake.com/blog/robin monthly 0.5 2019-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1520354358412-BTJ5WTF4RE5C69GJRIO3/IMG_3259.jpg Blog Posts - Robin - Assorted Nigiri Closest: Yellowtail, middle: New Zealand King Salmon with tomato confit and whipped tofu, back: Golden Eye Snapper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1520354268953-8W97S3QB1A8G9GNXZ336/IMG_3252.jpg Blog Posts - Robin - Assorted Nigiri Including steelhead trout with peach (middle) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1520354561805-BFM463QACK3R3CDVB7U9/IMG_3278.jpg Blog Posts - Robin - Onsen jidori egg With shiitake soy sauce, ikura, and wasabi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1520354480106-8P80SXPPG30D7WW0MMDF/IMG_3273.jpg Blog Posts - Robin - Sesame noodles with black truffles With black truffles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1518548678745-ZDZDQ7N2GR73T12TXU30/IMG_5889.JPG Blog Posts - Robin Check out my manju https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1520354396733-L8R4WCGF89YG07LNRSIX/IMG_3262.jpg Blog Posts - Robin - Toro Tartare https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1520354639464-XCWDD8OLZSUPVL3NQKUP/IMG_3280.jpg Blog Posts - Robin - Smoked caviar nigiri With potato chip and grilled ramp aioli https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1520354224274-889LSRSN0QNQ0L4JT3Q4/IMG_3250.jpg Blog Posts - Robin - Cured local cod Wrapped in seaweed, served with traditional Mexican-style ceviche with pistachios, pomegranate, lime juice, and microgreens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1520354691988-ED1KPTC9MYTWFDMJVYHY/IMG_3285.jpg Blog Posts - Robin - Sake lees custard with pomegranate and pistachio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1516117926814-PBYYKCZFHFAYU7V03MN6/FoodRobin_PChang_9384.jpg Blog Posts - Robin That sushi bar, tho/image courtesy of Eater SF https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1520354313371-O4KMKG9A7KQDOXDN8XZN/IMG_3257.jpg Blog Posts - Robin - Wagyu tartare On a toasted nori chip topped with uni and Asian pear https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1549724827056-WF5GRG3KBI4WLLA16B9S/gold+pug.png Blog Posts - Robin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1518549622863-P2PCHTSBH892PJRLD6VC/B6F01BC9-81EC-4AF3-9160-CA571E750883.JPG Blog Posts - Robin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1520354519383-SZK9C7HI8BYXZAPAWRVL/IMG_5968%2B%281%29.jpg Blog Posts - Robin - Assorted Nigiri https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1518548873597-DNHMYUACAMCMC7CVVPKS/IMG_5968.jpg Blog Posts - Robin Uni, uni, uni, uni rocking everywhere https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1520354436443-6APYPM8NHVHHIBXE6XLR/IMG_3269.jpg Blog Posts - Robin - Assorted Nigiri https://scallionpancake.com/blog/dilworth-tasting-room monthly 0.5 2018-07-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1520351361731-VTP1B7EK17RDUD97R5CK/IMG_6061.jpg Blog Posts - Dilworth Tasting Room - Bruschetta Roasted artichoke with garlic cream cheese https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1520351479533-6NOIAM2WNDGCKUXA7JIS/IMG_6089.jpg Blog Posts - Dilworth Tasting Room - Chicken & Dumplings Parisian gnocci in chicken jus finished with herbs and spices https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1520351315955-D60DJSJLQ1LUXN4KERLO/IMG_6059.jpg Blog Posts - Dilworth Tasting Room - Bruschetta Roasted grape & ricotta https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1515770531047-3YVP7HSI62BHO1W9AZAB/IMG_3630.JPG Blog Posts - Dilworth Tasting Room https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1517931518921-75YTUGWHR373MMPWY0FO/607BF2E8-10F7-437B-91AE-D843BFC89127.JPG Blog Posts - Dilworth Tasting Room https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1520351593991-KSUY7PJAZ3OCE2G8JNEV/IMG_6106.jpg Blog Posts - Dilworth Tasting Room - Horseradish-Encrusted Beef Tenderloin Braised fingerling potatoes, asparagus, carrots, with a mushroom glaze https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1520351404276-58LMLUSYCG9FHXW3ITUD/IMG_6073.jpg Blog Posts - Dilworth Tasting Room - DTR Market Salad Spring mix lettuce, warm root vegetables, goat cheese bark, nuts with a raspberry sherry vinaigrette https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1515770498627-F111LB3JVJSVHXKIJK3Y/IMG_3619.JPG Blog Posts - Dilworth Tasting Room https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1520351256701-B4O4QX48ID0DMJBP3AGY/IMG_6055.jpg Blog Posts - Dilworth Tasting Room - Bruschetta Classic, & sauteed mushroom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1520351554087-F43SB18Q822XF468OA6J/IMG_6102.jpg Blog Posts - Dilworth Tasting Room - Pan-Seared Pork With a sweet potato dauphine and a roasted apple gastrique https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1520351514773-3TU67D81KRI0MKEBC1B7/IMG_6096.jpg Blog Posts - Dilworth Tasting Room - Pan-Seared Scallops Roasted broccoli, black risotto, with corn veloutee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1520351439778-I1CC92OO8T49GB041LHX/IMG_6080.jpg Blog Posts - Dilworth Tasting Room - Asparagus Soup https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1520351208315-5ITJ1V3WRAE62H7VCVE0/IMG_6047.jpg Blog Posts - Dilworth Tasting Room - Snack Caddy Mixed nuts, mixed olives, selecton of seasonal pickled vegetable (pickled in house), orange mustard marmalade. With an assortment of house made fatbread breads & crackers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1520351636833-ILFC49IPOPE092RXIRBF/IMG_6115.jpg Blog Posts - Dilworth Tasting Room - Special Seasonal Dessert Dark chocolate glazed coffee frozen custard with butter toffee layer and pumpkin spice creme anglaise https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1520351158472-73R3W8YDZ2VYWVWR5H7M/IMG_6044.jpg Blog Posts - Dilworth Tasting Room - Cheese & Charcuterie Board https://scallionpancake.com/blog/franceschetta-58 monthly 0.5 2018-03-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1514643296894-7UG2JBRIHIN7K0FJK11H/nSWoh3L4RZSbOkE5cIq7Ng.jpg Blog Posts - Franceschetta 58 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1514636117773-DWWPNR4GEMKB5WT34NT9/funb6FxRTL2Uo3TNPV2WXw.jpg Blog Posts - Franceschetta 58 - Creamed cod, Chickpea Purée, Hazelnuts, “Crusco” Pepper, and Mushroom Broth This was a modern take on a traditional Italian fish dish. The creamed cod had a mashed potato like consistency in the mushroom broth, which made for a great combination, especially when you got a crunch of the hazelnuts. The red pepper seemed to be more for show, because it didn't really have too much of a taste. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1514592164920-9QIZPPFGM9H96P5JDIT8/b%25ZuamcmRE2YlHVj4bjTAA.jpg Blog Posts - Franceschetta 58 - Pumpkin with Parmesan Reggiano and Bacon This was the best dish of the night, hands down. The sweet, smoothness of the pumpkin combined with the rich, strong parmesan and the salty, crispiness of the bacon was an epic combination--one that I don't think any of us had had before. Who would have thought to put parmesan over pumpkin? Pure genius. In addition, Vishnu really liked this because it was the free appetizer of the night. "The best dish was free!", Vishnu kept saying. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1514637475335-KKP8WUMDETW21ABR8G04/VGlMqNu3Tc6D12AJTXzjOA.jpg Blog Posts - Franceschetta 58 - Pork Belly with Balsamic Vinegar Sauce, Carrot and Ginger Puree, and Sautéed Spinach Here comes the balsamic, which complimented the fattiness of the pork belly like Dwight Howard compliments Kemba Walker. A pick and roll dunk if i've ever seen one. The carrot and ginger puree added a nice, earthy kick as well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1514635603514-ON37TS583YRIJPRJIAZK/fhDPjzMVRQy1jIEUQsklIg.jpg Blog Posts - Franceschetta 58 - Cheese Plate I am normally not the biggest fan of cheese plates, but when you are in the home of parmesan, well then, you get the cheese plate. This parmesan was made from white cows from Modena and aged for 30 months. So good. The other cheeses were good as well, but let's be real--we're here for the parmesan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1514635812752-D7G03I17C9ZI1CHRV830/wlPDAH%25WSpuNGEGndvPb6g.jpg Blog Posts - Franceschetta 58 - Low-temperature cooked egg, Parmigiano Reggiano fondue, black truffle, and Jerusalem artichoke What if god was one of us? Answer: he'd eat this dish, probably every day. If you are seeing a trend here, almost every dish has parmesan in it, because why not? Can you go wrong with a combination of black truffle, crispy Jerusalem artichoke, and parmesan fondue? I think not. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1514672921986-3UWSMR7EXQXKBWAXHQXR/IMG_7991.jpg Blog Posts - Franceschetta 58 Birthday Wish https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1514637733127-UK70VSVUNR2QCX4FEEGK/9zHWjlZkQCeXmTfkZERdqQ.jpg Blog Posts - Franceschetta 58 - White Sea Bass, Marinated Cucumbers, Yogurt and Bell Pepper Ice Cream A trend we saw on this trip to Italy was vegetable flavored ice cream. Here it was bell pepper, at Per Me in Rome it was tomato. As Yvonne knows, I will basically do anything to not eat vegetables, but putting it in ice cream is a good way to get me to like it. The cold, sweet and salty ice cream really mixes well with the fish. I'm always a big fan of mixing opposites, like sweet and salty, or hot and cold. To a certain extent, this dish kind of sums of Franceschetta 58. There is a way to take familiar, traditional Italian flavors and turn them into something modern and fresh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1514637910746-ER47EXSY3A0E3XGXIZ6P/2epxLQ7AR%2Bis62pLuUPe1w.jpg Blog Posts - Franceschetta 58 - Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream with Chocolate Crumble and Warm Morello Cherries We're on the home stretch. At this point we were almost bursting with the amount of food we'd eaten, but rule #1 of Scallionpancake is that we always have room for dessert. What was excellent about this was the warm cherries, which made for a nice compliment with the cold vanilla ice cream. Just a pure, classic dessert. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1514636845615-AMC7BD6RS9RFRELONUIB/fullsizeoutput_1a60.jpeg Blog Posts - Franceschetta 58 - Tortellini with Parmigiano Reggiano Sauce Now we've moved on to the pasta courses, or the primi piati, if you are following along in Italian class. Seriously, this parmesan sauce was so good when Vishnu and Ravi went to the bathroom I licked the plate. Don't tell them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1514637036714-XFT3J3BVPCCPGFS53KDF/7lSrtEERQpyn3ojSd7zvGQ.jpg Blog Posts - Franceschetta 58 - Orecchiette with “Burrata” Mozzarella, Anchovies, Confit Tomatoes, Thyme and Bottarga What was super cool about this dish was that the anchovies were ground up and used like a salt on top of the pasta. How smart is that? The one complaint most people have about anchovies is that they are to salty, so why not play on that and turn them into the salt portion of the dish? Magnifico! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1514638109924-0KB3B1H3VXVEW8NVUV6X/1ZrkZVloQneGQU68PtCrIQ.jpg Blog Posts - Franceschetta 58 - Cold Coffee and Orange Custard, Cocoa Brownie, Rhum and Raspberries Oh did I forget to mention it was my birthday? What a way to end the night, with a little magical brownie with some coffee and orange custard. So good, and it left for a great taste in our mouths for the drive back to Florence. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1514636685571-LMZNNTFS3XXSM4W0DH1G/rEajauOESnO%25Z6d8%2B3Zrgg.jpg Blog Posts - Franceschetta 58 - Emilia Burger by Massimo Bottura This was, to our surprise, the one disappointment of the night. We were thinking that the burger by Battura would be the best because this was the one menu item with his name on it. Unfortunately it kind of just tasted like a burger from McDonalds (note from Yvonne--"Um, that sounds excellent! Don't diss the McD's!"). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1514582255022-BI54W76VH6298X9QKHG9/0ffFgCYqTtCuPQerp46Z5g.jpg Blog Posts - Franceschetta 58 Master of None https://scallionpancake.com/blog/lincolns-haberdashery monthly 0.5 2018-07-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1516748031715-5YRBZ1QC1RPU399RSIGR/IMG_6748.JPG Blog Posts - Lincoln's Haberdashery Decisions, decisions https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1516747664344-OF49ZE5QSPVWSHPFW4SJ/IMG_6736.JPG Blog Posts - Lincoln's Haberdashery Let's get a close up on that, shall we? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1520356156241-UO11N55U8INI6MUYF2QS/IMG_6507.jpg Blog Posts - Lincoln's Haberdashery - Carrot cake pie With pistachios https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1516747994593-P32CR1JGF8FP1WRSVPRK/IMG_6741.JPG Blog Posts - Lincoln's Haberdashery #justiceforbarb https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1520355141370-ZZBLCWPTDYM37PH746A0/IMG_6712.jpg Blog Posts - Lincoln's Haberdashery - Avocado Toast Lemon EVOO, baby arugula, shaved onion https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1520355196729-JYTY0D6MZYIP7134QW84/IMG_6716.jpg Blog Posts - Lincoln's Haberdashery - Take it to the Bridge   ACME smoked salmon, house toast, dill, red onion, capers, and Ikura (salmon caviar) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1516746667028-B2Y8AVUJXHMAK8QB82AD/IMG_6685.JPG Blog Posts - Lincoln's Haberdashery I want to live in this pastry case, thanks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1516747950446-F7NYF7O0Z82MYPZXB1GC/IMG_6690.JPG Blog Posts - Lincoln's Haberdashery Mr. Ed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1516747706239-CYLV0Z6ET02DJPS4PLOS/IMG_6692.JPG Blog Posts - Lincoln's Haberdashery Peep that beer ice cream float! 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Mac & Cheese with Crispy Chicken Skin Haberdish, Charlotte, NC The Mac & Cheese at Haberdish is cheesy perfection. The key to this dish is the hot sauce that adds a slight kick to the chicken skin. I could eat it every day! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1520357485270-K5UUIFN3XCOHR88DJU3J/IMG_1845.jpg Blog Posts - Top Five Dishes of 2017 - 2. Z-Man Sandwich Joe's Kansas City BBQ, Kansas City, KS The Z-man was a revelation--one BBQ sandwich to rule them all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1520362169936-667FE9F8TWQTANPOLFUY/IMG_1025.jpg Blog Posts - Top Five Dishes of 2017 - 1. Mussel Dessert Maido, Lima, Peru Although Maido didn't make either of our best restaurant lists, we both really loved so many of the dishes there. This dessert had local Peruvian elements, like granadilla, mandarin sorbet, and lucuma ice cream. Also, you can't go wrong with an edible bowl made out of sugar! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1520362571627-IT5770XBI56PHJPJBORG/o.jpg Blog Posts - Top Five Dishes of 2017 - 5. Hummus Mamoun's, New York, New York I love when Jason takes me to NYC and shows me all of his old college haunts, like the tiny, counter-seating only Mamoun's location he took me to last March. I wish we had a quick & cheap Lebanese spot like this in Charlotte. Their hummus was tangy, fresh, and had the perfect texture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1520357559343-CN67K8SY3GO90NXZM8V1/IMG_1101.jpg Blog Posts - Top Five Dishes of 2017 - 3. Confit Suckling Pig Astrid & Gaston, Lima, Peru This was the outstanding dish of Peru to me. The suckling pig mixed with dark Peruvian chocolate in a peanut broth just combined perfectly together. I would have never thought that the rich chocolate would have gone together with the suckling pig, but it did, and it was great. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1520361920972-JTI3GA2D7QSWO5763S2W/IMG_2235.jpg Blog Posts - Top Five Dishes of 2017 - 4. Sportskage La Glace, Copenhagen, Denmark The single dessert I think about the most from this last year is the sportskage from La Glace in Copenhagen. This is the oldest and most famous bakery in Copenhagen, and their signature cake dates back to 1891 when it was first made for the debut of the play, Sports Man. It consists of crushed nougat, whipped cream, a macaroon bottom, and caramelized choux pastry. It had the consistency of a cream pie, but with almost a health bar taste with the nougat. So good! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1514245648738-7N7HWXRGH2ITF42S22RH/IMG_1034.JPG Blog Posts - Top Five Dishes of 2017 Hangin' with the gang at Maido https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1520362292147-YHVK0VRMSJE1MY2X6MLP/IMG_2621.jpg Blog Posts - Top Five Dishes of 2017 - 2. Doner kebab Mustafa's Gemüse Kebap, Berlin, Germany I would gladly wait another hour in line to eat this perfect sandwich again. The meat was juicy and well-seasoned, and the vegetables were fresher than you could ever imagine from a food cart. This kebab was certainly a part of what made our culinary adventures in Berlin special! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1520357253274-S8D1AJ2BCHOUEDQYMHUD/IMG_2440.jpg Blog Posts - Top Five Dishes of 2017 - 1. Wasabi Langoustine Restaurant Tim Raue, Berlin, Germany This, to me, is the most perfect dish in the world. It's the best thing I've ever eaten, hands down. Enough said. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1520362469222-OLRKEGPGKZXLRQJFKA4T/IMG_1838.jpg Blog Posts - Top Five Dishes of 2017 - 4. Ribs Joe's Kansas City BBQ, Kansas City, KS I am usually more of a pulled pork kind gal, but these ribs were everything to me. The flavor was 10/10, and I loved the atmosphere in the gas station at the original Joe's location. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1520362337453-549KRJHGKXSO3R3BKJXV/IMG_1306.jpg Blog Posts - Top Five Dishes of 2017 - 3. Tomato soup and rolls Indio Feliz, Aguas Calientes, Peru Jason wants to kill me for this choice, but after a seven hour hike through the Andes to Machu Picchu, this tomato soup brought me back to life. I loved the little town of Aguas Calientes, which is completely devoted to tourists visiting Machu Picchu--it felt like a mining town in the American west, only Peruvian style. Also, maybe, just maybe, I picked it partly because it gets under his skin. Shhhh, don't tell. https://scallionpancake.com/blog/top-five-restaurants-of-2017 monthly 0.5 2018-05-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1515096894781-76QKKJQUAMR4B56U5PIJ/IMG_1117.JPG Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2017 Keepin' it classy in Lima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1515096653147-MT76H421IAXFQJY2R39L/IMG_1290.JPG Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2017 Incan af https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1515096775577-C3ZBAJBDGZHU2RN01HXQ/IMG_0499.JPG Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2017 - 3. Momofuku Ko Bouncccyyyyy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1515096797582-IC19ZQ9MEQRYWP52XKVG/IMG_2414.JPG Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2017 - 4. Geranium Chocolate pine balls of fire https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1515096712502-VR0ACQVREZUB5XIIM0YE/2EC5D21D-27DC-4D8B-A6AC-F08DB47ECDB7.JPG Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2017 - 1. Noma Under the Bridge BREEEAAADDDD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1520363758431-6FNAUKYLO3ALOZEIQEWA/IMG_1846.JPG Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2017 - 4. Joe's Kansas City BBQ Kansas City, KS Joe's BBQ in Kansas City has a lot of hype, but it lives up to it and then some. The best sandwich of the year goes to the Z-Man: smoked brisket, smoked provolone, two onion rings, and famous Joe's BBQ sauce on a bun. It doesn't get better than this. We enjoyed our meal so much that we went back the next day and ordered two--one for right then and there and one for the plane ride home.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1520363252622-23UUQ3RILSZN8DTFHEZB/IMG_0312.jpg Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2017 - 5. Here's Looking at You Los Angeles, CA We went to LA in January, and the standout restaurant of the trip was Here's Looking at You. The vibe from the beginning was just plain cool--we felt like we were in a place where cool things happened and where cool people hung out. Oh, by the way, the food was really good, too. The standouts for me were this fried whole fish and the bar pie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1515096845627-X2US9PDDK95VYGUTTPFS/249F61CC-096A-4714-8C5A-8D9F809CF99C.JPG Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2017 - 5. Baest I mean, come on https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1520362888358-94GL4VBZYJQS9H8GV8SO/IMG_2187.jpg Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2017 - 1. Noma Under the Bridge Copenhagen, Denmark The most magical food night of the year for me. The atmosphere combined with the excellent food made for an unforgettable experience. My favorite dish was the "make your own" shrimp tacos. Noma also had a delicious almond cake with lime zest that was out of this world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1515096735852-NXLG9VF35FP34Q0VHELW/IMG_1439.JPG Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2017 - 2. Central Land of Corn AKA my biggest fear dish https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1520363030641-OHP67D086Y5RPD5Z8EJO/IMG_0493.jpg Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2017 - 2. Momofuku Ko New York, NY I've said it before, and i'll say it again, I love David Chang. Ko is his signature restaurant, and it did not disappoint. I had been to Ko at their old location about five years ago, so I was excited to to see what had changed at their new location. Ko is meat-focused fine dining, and I like that. They're most famous for their duck, which they age in-house every week. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1520363120849-LR44KTFHTO7JQN9ZLGB3/b%25ZuamcmRE2YlHVj4bjTAA.jpg Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2017 - 3. Franchesetta 58 Modena, Italy This fall, I took a trip to Italy with my friends Vishnu and Ravi for a ten year reunion of our time studying abroad in Florence. We took a special trip to Modena to go to Franchesetta 58, Massimo Baturo's sister restaurant to his famous Osteria Francescana. It was outstanding and served some of the best Italian inspired dishes I've ever had. My favorite dish was the pumpkin covered in Parmesan sauce with bacon. The sweetness of the pumpkin with the salty, strong flavors of the Parmesan combined with the fattiness of the bacon to make the perfect dish. https://scallionpancake.com/blog/oak-steakhouse monthly 0.5 2018-07-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1520621404855-D1W940OZD3OR4UR3FKS6/DSC_0016.jpg Blog Posts - Oak Steakhouse - Debragga Of NYC 20oz. 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We also love ham, and we especially love fat. Mix them all together and you've got a Scallionpancake trifecta. The sourness of the tomatoes and the warm, saltiness of the ham mixed great with the aromatic herbs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1512944705066-YGWBMUKDO697U7R6KN3S/IMG_2416.JPG Blog Posts - Geranium The front desk, sponsored by Apple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1511723499076-VK1C8CYTWTKDPRPMUQ4M/IMG_2356.JPG Blog Posts - Geranium - Razor Clams with Minerals & Sour Cream The signature dish of Geranium. The rumor is this took Rasmus over six years to perfect. In his book, One Day at Geranium Restaurant (which we absolutely purchased), Rasmus calls this the, "perfect abstract illusion of a razor clam shell." The shell is edible and painted with algae and charcoal to make it look like an actual razor clam shell. In the middle is a creamy razor clam tartar made with sour cream. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1512872799262-XDRVXSZ4BNBX3Q9OYKLL/IMG_2383.JPG Blog Posts - Geranium - Lemon Sole, Onion Herbs, "Vesterhavsost," and Pickled Pine Let's take a journey to a Danish village, where we walk along the sea and pick flowers. We stumble upon a local fisherman who, as we walk past, catches a sole on his wooden fishing pole. He cleans the fish in front of us and serves it to us lightly cooked over an open fire mixed with the flowers we had picked up along the way. You get it? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1512874178338-0TYXRIDVW6ISDAEMOJRU/IMG_2395.JPG Blog Posts - Geranium - A Bite of Beetroot, Blackcurrant, Yogurt, & Tagetes Like a kiss at the end of the rainbow, more precious than a heart of gold. You know what I mean. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1507970710071-D2XZXJ3UMCNRCP7HY33F/IMG_2352.JPG Blog Posts - Geranium - Danish Lobster covered with milk, carrot juice, and sea buckthorn oil And we're off! The signature first dish is lobster. This was almost like a gelatin, with the buttery lobster contrasting with the cool, earthy carrot. We also loved the presentation with multiple dishes on top of each other. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1507969789416-3M7Z9JC722UUZU4RP4AA/IMG_2381.JPG Blog Posts - Geranium https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1512873575482-SZM3IHDCSCD8AOED95Q1/IMG_2388.JPG Blog Posts - Geranium - Cabbage Sprouts, Chicken, & Hay Beer A big theme in all the restaurants we ate at in Copenhagen was the lack of meat. This was the only non-seafood meat on the menu, and it was not the focal point of the dish. The Danes love thier greens and seafood! What we liked about this were the sprouts, which added a nice little crunch to the chicken. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1512874139285-6LB79C1J90HECJT2UQHB/IMG_2400.JPG Blog Posts - Geranium - Ice Cream from Beeswax & Pollen with Intense Rhubarb The winner of winners when it comes to dessert. This ice cream tasted as if a million bees flew to you, spelled out your name in the air, and then presented you with their finest beeswax in the form of ice cream. It was so creamy and had the subtle flavors of beeswax and honey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1511724350440-L7M4J22XR4M3QPQ2R179/IMG_2360.JPG Blog Posts - Geranium - "Dill Stones" Mackerel, Horseradish, & Frozen Juice from Cucumber & Dill This was one of our favorites. The mackerel dill stones were plated on real sea stones, to blend in as if taken directly from the sea. Of course we love dips, and why not dip your mackerel dill stones in a frozen juice of cucumber & dill with a spicy horseradish cream? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1512874483171-9D05K5IV8KWCQMLPPL01/IMG_2409.JPG Blog Posts - Geranium - Sweets: Carrot Tree, Cake with Pumpkin Seed Oil, Caramel with Cloudberry and Chantrelle, Chocolate with Oaks and Sea Buckthorn, Marshmallow with Rose Hip, & Green Egg with Pine Yvonne calls this the fireworks grand finale, where they bring out an onslaught of desserts all at once and then you get to go to town like it's your birthday (and we're going to party like it's your birthday). We were instructed to eat them in any order, except the green egg had to be eaten last, because it had a strong flavor. Our favorites were the marshmallows with rose hips and the cake with pumpkin seed oil. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1511722809827-95O42RHRW1RJGT7YDLS5/IMG_2354.JPG Blog Posts - Geranium - Jerusalem Artichoke Leaves, Hazelnut Oil, and Rye Vinegar Dip the artichoke leaves in the hazelnut oil and rye vinegar mayonnaise. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1512943434097-ZFDFRDYRBGKGV5DPBA17/IMG_2403.JPG Blog Posts - Geranium A coffee lover's pour over dream https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1507970616314-J2VS8JKCXSO2D2S7EUV7/giphy-tumblr.gif Blog Posts - Geranium Round of applause for Kofoed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1512943312404-1GELWW97D6DZISM05NLM/IMG_2349.JPG Blog Posts - Geranium Picking the herbs for our tea https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1511727162953-W3VPJ1B7IK2LZ69X6CP4/IMG_2380.JPG Blog Posts - Geranium - Scallop in Juniper Aroma, Filippa Reduction, and Browned Butter Scallops are hard to get rght. It's easy to overcook them, and then they taste like a chewy bar of soap. Also, a scallop should be on the larger size --if they are too small, you can't get the proper texture throughout the meat. Geranium's scallops were amazing. They were presented first in a bed of sea grass, as if they magically appeared from the sea for our pleasure. The scallops were then plated in a bowl in front of us, and then the waitress poured the Filippa reduction on top. The scallops had a great rich taste, and you could cut them with a butter knife. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1511726321397-UZDBCOPHASOVTFMXPRJ1/IMG_2371.JPG Blog Posts - Geranium - Salted Hake, Parsley Stems, & Finnish Caviar in Buttermilk Our favorite dish of the day. Cold flattened and salted hake covered in a warm buttermilk filled with Finnish caviar. Is there anything better in the world than warm caviar on a great fish? I don't think so. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1511726740012-7J99T4DCI1GZ32OU13ZE/IMG_2374.JPG Blog Posts - Geranium - Crispy Grains, Bread with Old Grains, & Gluten Free Bread with Seeds We always love the bread course. This bread was okay, but nothing we really need to talk about. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1512873181019-7D4GBDZYRW9FKX3TUQWJ/IMG_2386.JPG Blog Posts - Geranium - Tartlet with Fjord Shrimp, Sol, & Pickled Elderflower Are you sensing a pattern here? Almost every dish had some sort of flower on it. The Danes love flowers on their food --it provides a pop of color and flavor to the dishes. 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What a great combination of flavors. The softness of the focaccia combined with the crunch of the crust and pop of the horseradish made this bread disappear faster than a $100 bill dropped on the streets of Times Square. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1520615714569-R9ZWRLVIIXJBO9AYIHPJ/IMG_2199.jpg Blog Posts - NOMA Under the Bridge - almond cake with cacoa nibs and lime zest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1520615403277-CB1LS30PG4WTNRMYM5DD/IMG_2179.jpg Blog Posts - NOMA Under the Bridge - Mussel Soup Underneath, that creamy soup was swimming with some delicious mussels--you just had to get in there and find them. 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Luca Modern Italian Kitchen - Peperoni Imbottiti Stuffed pepper sweet Italian sausage, fried crusty bread, anchovies, orange zest, olives https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1520622052848-O2V4XP96KLSP99RRKRJ5/IMG_5696.jpg Blog Posts - Luca Modern Italian Kitchen - Calamari Famosi "Infamous" calamari tossed in a jalapeno, honey and citrus butter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1509629108048-1X7ZXC1WDTAR26VV32BC/IMG_5623.JPG Blog Posts - Luca Modern Italian Kitchen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1509631846103-N4CM9JLRCWY14BVBNDYZ/Feast-800x530.png Blog Posts - Luca Modern Italian Kitchen Luca: It's dark/photo courtesy of Occasion Genius https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1520622133083-3RQ6OCILNJJ2WVS1QJMP/IMG_5637.jpg Blog Posts - Luca Modern Italian Kitchen - Arancini Alla Siciliano Fried risotto balls filled with short ribs, sweet peas, sun-dried tomato, four cheese fondue https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1520622339696-1TLE84NHCB3BU5RJ3QER/IMG_5687.jpg Blog Posts - 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Tea Fusion Cafe Taro shaved ice with popping boba//Photo courtesy of Charlotte Agenda https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1508094597858-25FVW5EJDTN1QVB1D0QU/IMG_0743.jpeg Blog Posts - Tea Fusion Cafe Bulgogiiiiiiii https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1508094543368-C51W9R225LWJY10MP9SK/IMG_3803.JPG Blog Posts - Tea Fusion Cafe Let's get exotic with our desserts, shall we? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1508095670187-1HM3R1EPTTXYLLAY812T/IMG_5969.jpg Blog Posts - Tea Fusion Cafe Mangonada//Photo courtesy of Charlotte Agenda https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1508096240943-7CC5GYYORTWDWXAZBS6U/o+%281%29.jpg Blog Posts - Tea Fusion Cafe Bubble teas with boba and jellies//Photo courtesy of Yelp https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1508095775446-F9OWDWZSBT891CG2YVHJ/o.jpg Blog Posts - Tea Fusion Cafe Ever-popular Ikea light//Photo courtesy of Yelp https://scallionpancake.com/blog/alio-pizzeria monthly 0.5 2018-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1521036967354-2CPN9X4HZ26HW9MN25WN/DSC_0039.jpg Blog Posts - 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This was my second favorite after the wasabi langoustine. The pork was cooked perfectly and paired nicely with the spicy Japanese mustard—again, the ying and yang Raue loves. Pork is hard to cook right and is often served overcooked and tough. What made this nice was the crunchiness of the skin and the tenderness of the center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1506893860696-64VC2ZOQSUOSTZXOEIPS/IMG_2428.JPG Blog Posts - Restaurant Tim Raue - Spicy Cashews Dance for your spicy cashews https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1507070121229-ZZEUPOY16XRFXB02HQA1/IMG_2491.JPG Blog Posts - Restaurant Tim Raue Oh yeah, they served stuff in these cute things, too https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1506894480721-IDXNHOF7SY7J2HKJL8A5/IMG_2451.JPG Blog Posts - Restaurant Tim Raue - PikePerch with kamebishi soy ten year, leek, and ginger Next up was the pikeperch. This was brought out in a steamed bamboo box and served over the ten year soy. After the wasabi langoustine, this dish seemed pretty average. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1506895695107-2ZHJ2Z96ME277GV7QAN9/IMG_2471.JPG Blog Posts - Restaurant Tim Raue - Duck Liver Mouse If it ain't chocolate mouse, we'll take duck liver mouse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1549724794251-OOGVZTWU8BLTWDRM957L/gold+pug.png Blog Posts - Restaurant Tim Raue https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1506895725340-UBVCVOM1I5EQ7X1V0EQP/IMG_2470.JPG Blog Posts - Restaurant Tim Raue - Duck Gizzards Gizzards for dayzz https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1506893419079-XXBIWSRHCLFK9HLD1QJV/IMG_2433.JPG Blog Posts - Restaurant Tim Raue - Picked Ginger, cucumber and garlic, and red pepper marshmallows Picked Ginger, cucumber and garlic, and red pepper marshmallows https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1506895155753-0YZ61H4KU6UU6N0LA038/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Restaurant Tim Raue - Chicken egg Is there anything better than truffles and eggs? #firstworldcomments https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1506895507225-ME935VXN4ZOKB43MJEVB/IMG_2472.JPG Blog Posts - Restaurant Tim Raue - Peking Duck XXX duck breasts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1506895993381-AQSUH90956Q3101V811F/IMG_2479.JPG Blog Posts - Restaurant Tim Raue - yuzu Cheesecake A dessert too cute to eat? I don't think so https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1506891125781-BYMAFDHKR0NEPAG3IT4M/IMG_2425.JPG Blog Posts - Restaurant Tim Raue A block of the Berlin Wall is part of the decor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1506895906964-36MROZODG9G3G6PQ5NGY/IMG_2464.JPG Blog Posts - Restaurant Tim Raue The Chicken Egg was served with cute, colorful cuttlery (say that 3 times fast) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1506894991811-0GPMZYOIVTTYV8WPJ7TR/IMG_2457.JPG Blog Posts - Restaurant Tim Raue - Dim Sum Pork, green pepper, and mayonnaise Raue is known for his modern take on dim sum. The pork dumplings were cooked perfectly and the green pepper added a nice flavor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1506893975094-IZL9JFOVYOUX08KJ5ZJ1/IMG_2440.JPG Blog Posts - Restaurant Tim Raue - Wasabi Langoustine We may or may not have a 10 foot poster of this picture in our bedroom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1506892932020-9G8IPA9SXYQ5BEBIWTUO/the-sharks-and-the-jets-classic-movies-6446403-685-385.jpg Blog Posts - Restaurant Tim Raue A West Berlin Side Story https://scallionpancake.com/blog/ollies-bites-charlottes-best-sweet-spots monthly 0.5 2018-08-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1502410120211-QR1R6L9YKMEC2FPCF00O/image-asset.png Blog Posts - Ollie's Bites: Charlotte's Best Sweet Spots https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1502395788983-XA69PN08IICTUE8Y24AC/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Ollie's Bites: Charlotte's Best Sweet Spots https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1502404464152-9JK4WWITI2CVVYWH0MQT/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Ollie's Bites: Charlotte's Best Sweet Spots https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1504561703915-WHSQ678OKRQ73O0QM09Q/IMG_3940.JPG Blog Posts - Ollie's Bites: Charlotte's Best Sweet Spots https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1502396067191-DM67VM1KJTMXKGQDL8OR/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Ollie's Bites: Charlotte's Best Sweet Spots Photo courtesy Renaissance Patisserie website https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1502404018684-6A0NDZGJE33PTGBEB7EY/267F233E-3AB8-4593-A99E-09F2B9A38B61.JPG Blog Posts - Ollie's Bites: Charlotte's Best Sweet Spots https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1502404550986-EITUBX44A9P7PJH4VV0Z/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Ollie's Bites: Charlotte's Best Sweet Spots Image courtesy Charlotte Five https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1502404187072-U3Y08Y6DD8OKPMEUU00Q/D4C24567-093B-43B7-9661-700581939362.JPG Blog Posts - Ollie's Bites: Charlotte's Best Sweet Spots https://scallionpancake.com/blog/astrid-gaston-lima-peru-review monthly 0.5 2018-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1502054670195-Q379XSV2YEWLZ36QCXU7/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Astrid & Gastón - 19th Century Cebiche Catch of the day and sour orange tiger's milk Ceviche (Cebiche) is the national dish of Peru. The orange citrus is the key to this dish, which is the perfect kiss of flavor after you have the first taste of the fish. If you don't drink it up like a soup then you aren't living your life right! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1502069549168-M3SF6KOQIH40VIFYJ0JN/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Astrid & Gastón https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1502034152673-MYYF5DQXAIYWZZVOR4V3/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Astrid & Gastón Gastón Acurio is the godfather, capisce? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1502035003554-2EQUF6FSB4WOY4C91U7P/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Astrid & Gastón - The Hostel's Bed with Ocean View Empanada, alfajor, dashi and tartar First bites are important, and Astrid & Gastón did not disappoint. We started off with a crab alfajor (to die for!), an empanada made of seaweed and oyster, and a fruit log with some magic on top. We were instructed to each one in one bite, which Jason loves to do since he is the fastest eater of all time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1502068652817-L21Y7AJWFN47JXZ5SSNJ/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Astrid & Gastón Upside-down plants like woah https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1502057916848-KRG087AFUYL95IJUWK38/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Astrid & Gastón - Confit Suckling Pig Cacao, Peanuts, and Pibil Juice What made this dish outstanding was the flavor of the chocolate with the perfectly seared pork. Who knew that chocolate would mix so well with pork?! That's why Gastón is the Godfather. Of all the dishes we had in Peru, this was Jason's favorite. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1502058273641-N0RWUQSPIDQJKR52XZRV/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Astrid & Gastón - Ice Cream Cone with caramel cloud https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1502058372824-ANLW6SNTIXH10LJG8YDK/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Astrid & Gastón - Various Chocolates https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1502056417463-NMFKYEPK5PHZULMS8B9N/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Astrid & Gastón - Guinea Pig Pekinesse The one of all the life Guinea pig, or cuy to the Peruvians, is a local delicacy. Astrid & Gastón's take on the cuy was to make it peking style, so it tasted like a crispy piece of duck. It came on a purple corn crepe and was meant to be eaten like a taco. Two bites of perfection. It's time for a Scallionpancake life lesson: always try weird stuff when traveling, especially at nice restaurants. Would you eat a guinea pig in America? Probably not. But when a dish is a part of a local culture it's important to see what the fuss is all about. Because if you don't you would have missed out on this delicious guinea pig. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1502059160907-NHEEFPJIAJMDTYDE8LVN/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Astrid & Gastón - Strawberry & blackberry Astrid & Gastón had a wide variety of cocktails and mock-tails, which were a staple throughout Peru with their variety of fruits and vegetables. The mock-tail pictured above was strawberry and blackberry. They also have a 250+ wine list that is considered one of the best in Peru https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1502055754851-T6SZSJB1FNL318BJJG8Y/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Astrid & Gastón - The Blushing Egg Hidden on a fish cupe from Lima. There isn't much to say about this one, other than we didn't like it. 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A few standouts were the potato and cheese, the olive roll, and the gooseberry bread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1502055554664-X7H9UFKRTW10WHXOLDGT/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Astrid & Gastón - Cured Bonito & Coquito Melon Vinagreta from all bloods and herbs from our garden This was the dish I like to call, "the good fish with colorful flowers." It was good quality fish covered in colorful flowers. Fin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1502058226310-AHRDJ92D40DTOAUG1KRL/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Astrid & Gastón - Sheep's Milk Ice Cream with tangerine and mint ice Then god said, "let's the desserts came," and so they did. We started out with a sheep's milk ice cream with a tangerine and mint ice (Yvonne's favorite because it wasn't too sweet). Then came the caramel ice cream cone with a caramel "cloud," and it was declared very good by all parties (ahem, the two of us). Just when we thought we were done, chocolates were handed out. At this point in the meal, Jason was so done from two tasting menus in one day that he almost fell asleep at the table, but he's just a touch classier than that so he kept his cool. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1502055049613-3T8REFXPNJMYJENM7TMU/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Astrid & Gastón - Sea Urchin Salad "I have to be here" -Sea Urchin, on every upscale restaurant menu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1502035499409-5HFZSUB8PVETUNL4G0L8/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Astrid & Gastón - Sea Bass Ham Lard, avocado, and sweet potato bomb Something consistent through all of Lima is the excellent quality of fish due to their proximity to the ocean. This bite of sea bass was no exception. The crunch of the cracker, the smooth citrus of the avocado, and the freshness of the fish come together for the perfect Peruvian bite. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1502057696837-I2VVOJ8ZZ3JFVS08OKR6/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Astrid & Gastón - Catch of the Day According to the Sea The fish of the day was sea bass, and it maybe the best sea bass we've ever had. The fish was cooked to perfection on a little bed of risotto. 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We're at the end of our meal, and if you've eaten all this you need to go to the Shaman to help you digest everything you've eaten. Take a shot of the medicinal water made from various Peruvian herbs and have a few little chocolate bites before you take a look at the check and leave this magical land https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1500241645321-NHJU8ZH3JLPQEW1FTJH2/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Central - Colors of amazonia This dish is pure art https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1500246150234-TN9MCLZIOSPU7KEJEGMM/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Central The research room where they try out and test new ingredients https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1500226370732-BIC4431C9QAH0NXPOINB/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Central - Desert Plants Gimme that leaf https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1500240741206-7LF5A07CVCHC8PRGD39X/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Central - Tree Skins No avocado toast here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1500241947120-YXD2TCUVJPUJAK17YGEQ/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Central - Coastal Harvest Look at these gorgeous colors! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1500238485554-Y3F65O4E3OSAVDGVE290/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Central - Water of nanay Casual piranha head literally chilling https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1500239945735-4O42NOKHYRQ7HBRR6ROR/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Central - Marine Soil The sea urchin lurks beneath https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1500245280332-EPYDTNQI7YJ3KSP9KZBN/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Central Part of the learning kitchen, where they train chefs from around the world how to make the menu. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1500243438107-YKEWDJUL380PVNWUX0P1/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Central - Humid Green Green desserts are the best desserts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1500242471635-4FXEEYZC9DXDF97E22TQ/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Central - Sea Coral Can't you just imagine a little fish swimming in the coral? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1500227388335-7FKT9H446DCV5HK0AC1Y/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Central - Thick Stems Don't eat the garnish https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1500240693567-A9CIGX8VCASX3SQ7GT8G/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Central - Land of Corn Yvonne's biggest fear https://scallionpancake.com/blog/maido-lima-peru-review monthly 0.5 2019-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1521120776421-W2JOJ5KG4G5LWMWD5GWH/download+%284%29.jpg Blog Posts - Maido - Catacaos de Camarones Green rice tamale, sautéed river prawns, creole sauce, chupe reduction The chewy mochi tamale was perfect with the rich broth. Look at that tiny bouquet of veggies on the right! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1521120606797-ENGOT32FVWLHD8OAWZNS/download+%282%29.jpg Blog Posts - Maido - Nigiri Catch of the day Basically this was the best nigiri we have ever tasted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1499980918203-VOJVFWOL1S6JQ3FMJP02/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Maido Day drinking = vacation staple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1499898190408-KH3FC9UDK1U0LW0VODI3/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Maido The Lovers Statue in El Parque del Amor, or The Love Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1549724137929-4VKVNT2X8E7EBEIG376O/gold+pug.png Blog Posts - Maido https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1549724141625-J1R594JZWSM84WSGHVOR/gold+pug.png Blog Posts - Maido https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1499979549290-UBHBIG97ZRPLE9793RQB/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Maido Why the fish is so fresh: this is two blocks from the restaurant. Lima is so pretty! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1499897725504-E1LMV7N0UGX8OY2Z4XN3/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Maido Main dining room ropes hanging down. When viewed from above, the ropes form the Japanese flag https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1521120311197-WQU5SQD250DD62H4GWRN/download.jpg Blog Posts - Maido - Snacks Seaweed tempura sweet potato cream, squid fermented in beetroot, lime gel Sushi rice cracker, avocado, trout belly, ponzu gel Aji negro chawanmushi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1521120906835-DE6OZPU9XHB2543OQM0A/download+%286%29.jpg Blog Posts - Maido - Sudado Catch of the day, sudado reduction, seaweed The broth was poured in table-side. Loved this one! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1521120500703-NCLU2D7ZXXBFGRR7EAB0/7522DEA6-9424-4FEF-AA94-DBFFA45B757C.jpg Blog Posts - Maido - Dim Sum Squid and sea snail cau cau, camotillo cream, crispy white quinoa The fifty best restaurants list notes this course as a standout dish on the Maido menu. Can't say we disagree! So many textures from the pureed fish, the squid and snail dumpling, and the crispy quinoa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1499980419388-AT94FVYXL2BCKD0HL0VY/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Maido The prettiest, tastiest dessert of the whole trip. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1499897960762-0LFLGM3S1I7ZRBWDBYMT/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Maido Checking things out as we wait outside--eagerly early for our reservation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1499979497111-XEXX534I8D1XQRRB0ZV9/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Maido The money shot (in food blogger terminology...not in other worlds) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1499980029143-6SNSEMIRBECXAVPKEX6T/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Maido Noodles made from cassava root! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1499981308464-QSUNHGRJ975R494FE6TO/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Maido Close up of my view. Hi, wavy cat!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1499897905000-82CVJZL3BWIJYWP8CK61/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Maido money money money money...MONEY https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1521120679816-1U6GYSSQ8UVHNTE1LVBA/download+%283%29.jpg Blog Posts - Maido - Lapas Cebiche Chullpi corn, lapas, avocado, aji Amarillo leche de tigre This dish was steaming from the liquid nitrogen corn--yummy and fun to eat! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1499981557305-MYADLI4S6FSX8N4F9JIR/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Maido Really exciting art near Maido. Can I keep him?! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1499979991806-1U12C0CT73RSG4SO8DYY/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Maido Soup made from clam broth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1521120951786-RIB22UO24J7RMBPTHWE1/download+%287%29.jpg Blog Posts - Maido - Beef Short Rib 50 Hours Camotillo potato cream, crispy rice, cushuro, purple corn chowder, black garlic Yes, this meat was really cooked for fifty hours. It just fell apart when you put your fork in it. This was Jason's favorite course! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1499982038853-M4IRZJXGL01NYUX6RY11/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Maido GEEKING OUT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1521120997503-K9WY0YHI4EZOJ88HOIUF/download+%288%29.jpg Blog Posts - Maido - Sea Urchin Rice Chiclayo rice, Atico sea urchins, avocado cream, wan yi, baby corn This tasted like a risotto and all of the different textures played so well together. Whew! There you have it! We were so full and happy. But wait--don't forget dessert! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1499981354409-WBPIAP30B8ZULGLHFEZQ/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Maido Chefs hard at work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1499899037488-2G2P41KSE2JWAOFL82TG/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Maido Two of our favorite bites from the whole meal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1521120555519-HJNZNS8Z92K0SYQKRE51/download+%281%29.jpg Blog Posts - Maido - Choripan Steamed bread, fish and octopus sausage, pickled vegetables, Japanese mustard, native potatoes Other than dessert, this was my favorite dish! The Japanese mustard made this little fish hot dog taste like a classic ballpark dog--only about 52 million times better, obviously. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1499983907725-I9OQS61YABJVYDJAN4OB/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Maido Ropes hanging down into the dining room, viewed from above https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1521121053586-7PCDJH4Q9BJNT3Q8YMY8/download+%289%29.jpg Blog Posts - Maido - Reef Tofu cheesecake ice cream, bread sand, sweet potato, appel with wakame, camu camu, taperiba, and burgundy grape tapiocas, soy milk This was a game changer. We especially loved the crispy cocoa decoration and all of the textures. Taperiba is a Peruvian fruit--all of the fruits in Peru are ridiculously fresh and tasty, and I wish we could get all of them in the states! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1521120356486-CKN8MZPAJKQ4WEEE2G2M/72F5D95F-C1A3-4C9A-994B-6E54D8F2A9B2.jpg Blog Posts - Maido - Poda Cebiche Sarandaja cream, mackeral, shallots, limo pepper, chulpi corn, nikkei leche de tigre We only had fancy ceviche like this during our trip--we ran out of time for a good old fashioned hole-in-the-wall place, but can't say we are mad about it. The ceviche at Maido was mouthwatering in its tangy savoriness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1499979794950-TLKGXA23C3VSTVE4X493/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Maido Liquid nitrogen corn! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1499897662885-SEI8LGDUED69V72UMK4E/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Maido Maido in Lima, Peru https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1521120840562-MHKC9K9PYRYCCXLSTKEA/download+%285%29.jpg Blog Posts - Maido - Cassava Soba Cassava soba, tenkatsu, vongole dashi For this dish, you were instructed to eat the noodles and then drink the dashi. So savory and delicious. Lots of umami happening here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1499980953575-3FKFUZ2N57BPLOM64YWP/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Maido Muy fresco https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1521121099969-R90X3YKZUCV2K6C584ES/E3588B53-65B4-4E31-A2A2-96435131F763.jpg Blog Posts - Maido - Mussel Granadilla with mandarin sorbet, mucilage foam, cacao nibs, lucuma ice ceam, raspberries That's a little chocolate shell made to look like a cacao pod, filled with the lucuma ice cream! Wow. Lucuma is another Peruvian fruit. You can usually find it in the states in powdered form. The desserts at Maido were the best of all three restaurants from our trip that were on the top fifty list. 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I always carry chocolate instead.” -George Bernard Shaw https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1488328001607-N3NGNDM78S0EE1Y67H3K/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Nomad.pdx - Oregon berry sorbet, granola, coriander “”Better than any argument is to rise at dawn and pick dew-wet red berries in a cup.” -Wendell Barry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1488327489220-79HLWLF827Y2XXDD2OPW/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Nomad.pdx - morel mushroom, charred onion jus, agastache “The sudden appearance of mushrooms after a summer rain is one of the more impressive spectacles of the plant world.” -John Bonner https://scallionpancake.com/blog/stoke monthly 0.5 2018-07-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1488328961471-2ZFM46UAUSA2V7MZWE6J/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Stoke No drinks in this shot, but itsn't that the cutest couple you ever did see? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1487031420793-B8XTCGWJY2AUTGX31WLE/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Stoke You've gotta start here--don't argue! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1487031623852-C068P8LK09Z3DPUQXW5F/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Stoke Southern manna https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1488854096058-ILOWWY87XC6P6Q7KX4I4/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Stoke Bunny food https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1488379149922-CZ67KOKXD4ZF0QYJZ18T/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Stoke Beets by Dre https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1488379246048-6PP7DLJ1QQBI4BTH6FFA/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Stoke Peanut butter liver time https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1487031531162-16URQ9MQZWW4KEZFT9JX/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Stoke Oooh we're getting healthy now! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1488328863991-W0YCD4YC9PI4JXKCCZ51/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Stoke The atmosphere on the night we went during the riots and the SWAT team joined dinner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1487031703480-JI8BOK5GTT1HI063G13A/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Stoke Put an egg on it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1488853738324-0VQCBHZKN77P1RJ2QRYE/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Stoke Here fishy, fishy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1488853816645-EOMKXFA2TJXVA9VO5E29/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Stoke Don't forget to eat the leftover glaze like an animal! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1488854764901-O6GU4F2UUAXGYRHXEGKW/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Stoke Oh, here you are again! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1487031384495-PEN4Q96QNXRXL50KI3PW/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Stoke In all her glory https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1488854159771-Q7144L2TCGPHS3C5DLG2/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Stoke Jason's fave! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1488854053817-R1X9F80LIWB4XMPMSJ4V/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Stoke Simple & delicious https://scallionpancake.com/blog/buxton-hall monthly 0.5 2017-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1487030725655-I2EA8EF0H7C86TCX36H6/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Buxton Hall Emoji with heart eyes! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1487030648070-QFTHWR8OXYPD1PP6JSKM/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Buxton Hall Close up on the bog https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1487030554914-ZYC2W1NAG8YGFNUSE6JD/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Buxton Hall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1487030693242-BTA18HRZFHDALY1ITAOZ/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Buxton Hall Uh, yeah https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1487030968220-V79SXN39AOAULPYVITU3/IMG_2828.JPG Blog Posts - Buxton Hall Bon Appetit said to go and so we did https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1487030801668-OTJQE0340NSQ5N7LJPN3/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Buxton Hall Caught in the act! https://scallionpancake.com/blog/in-situ monthly 0.5 2019-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1549724679425-7C09J26Y1MFVUGOUWQ2V/gold+pug.png Blog Posts - In Situ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1486599206071-956FKDTHYAE2C21IIGKF/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - In Situ Give me liberty, or just give me duck breast. 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FIG - Fresh Spaghetti & Blue Crab https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1453166883053-PGSHHK2QF0M0XZ5BPAMS/IMG_1617.JPG Blog Posts - FIG - Duck Egg Tartine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1453166889560-I61MXE6HDGQ25TZA6TID/IMG_1618.JPG Blog Posts - FIG - Ricotta Gnocchi with Pork Bolognese https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1453166890654-ZOOL75ZOMF2DNOFVNUOK/IMG_1619.JPG Blog Posts - FIG - Chicken al Mattone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1453166898064-7BYKAQTSXIP4QXP2PZAA/IMG_1621.JPG Blog Posts - FIG - Snowy Grouper with Blood Orange https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1453166907065-SM8VPKLIO8M2HMKCVJP7/IMG_1622.JPG Blog Posts - FIG - Triggerfish with Braised Napa Cabbage https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1453166910697-06Z81WSCAVBK76V1MQKL/IMG_1624.JPG Blog Posts - FIG - Buttered Rum Cake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1453166918149-5VCCYRL3FKBORB3945YA/IMG_1625.JPG Blog Posts - FIG - Buttermilk Panna Cotta https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1453166914901-R2RFZ4E42S8Y3LMFPORG/IMG_1626.JPG Blog Posts - FIG - Gingerbread Pain Perdu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1453166919761-96BR4D7VUAXDMK4LM5KP/IMG_1627.JPG Blog Posts - FIG - Art! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1549724580993-G0P0Q2MS2DBYRJPDI33E/gold+pug.png Blog Posts - FIG https://scallionpancake.com/blog/2016/1/2/top-5-restaurants-of-2015 monthly 0.5 2018-04-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1524163068343-5A5YDKMAQ1X205VI6ZK1/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2015 - 4. Michael's Genuine Miami, FL Michael's was amazing, but this dessert was the best of 2015 - a smore ice cream pop with dark chocolate dipping sauce. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1524163718513-A6KM5QASTNH6YC9C6OW3/IMG_0807.JPG Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2015 - 5. Rose's Luxury Washington, DC Yes, the bread put this place over the edge onto my top 5 list. Like everything on their menu, Rose's rotates out the variety of bread and compound butter, and I am so glad that this was the iteration we got to try. I mean, you add potato to bread, and then make it taste even more like a potato? Shut your mouth. This list really made me come to terms with how much I love potatoes, and that I am much more long-winded than Jason. WHO KNEW? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1524163270663-QHJSM1LLYBC2VPNZU24Q/IMG_1339.JPG Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2015 - 1. Funky Gourmet Athens, Greece (Snails with fresh black truffle pictured above). A 2 star Michelin experience worth every penny. Each dish was perfect its own little way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1524163571277-Q6WO7GSPBQ8Q8V9E4GX3/IMG_0422.JPG Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2015 - 3. Momofuku Ssäm New York, NY When we were in New York (sadly, also pre-blog), we spent the whole weekend eating, to the point where I felt kind of sick on the plane ride home. We had breakfast, lunch, and two ice cream places before 2:00 Sunday afternoon--but when we ate this duck on Saturday, I was actually hungry, and not only is hunger the best sauce, the sauce that came with this duck was the best sauce. Also the mint and the chive pancakes (AKA scallion pancakes!). Oh yeah, and the duck. Ya dig? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1524165160177-92DZ1F09CHLE77KISUGF/IMG_1591.JPG Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2015 - Best Non-Michelin Dessert The Frieze, Miami, FL The rum raisin ice cream from Frieze in Miami. This was the year I decided I loved this old lady flavor, owned it, and grossed out Jason with my adoration of it. Special consideration to the rum raisin at Bar Cocoa at The Ritz. (We didn't take a picture, so here's Ollie in his cone of shame) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1524163810970-PY9CY5RB5CPESDEW812D/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2015 - 2. Eating House Miami, FL (Heirloom tomatoes with nuoc cham, peanuts, & coconut ice). This was pre-blog days, but it was definitely one of the meals that inspired us to start telling people about the specifics of the massive amount of calories we run off every week. This salad was molecular gastronomy done right--the coconut ice didn't detract from the fresh tomatoes and thai flavors, it only added. The different flavors and textures here were mind blowing, and I've spent a lot of time thinking about this dish since June (that's normal, right?). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1524163221424-8YLB9CUTEXXTANZYUE2N/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2015 - 2. Rose's Luxury Washington, DC (Vadouvan Curry). There's a lot of hype to Rose's, but it is one of the few places that actually lives up to the hype. If you're in DC , it's a must visit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1524163153682-2DKN5AVSQA76Y2WM0QUH/IMG_0559.JPG Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2015 - 3. FIG Charleston, SC The best dish of the year goes to FIG - this soft shell crab pasta was one of the top things I've ever eaten! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1524163309905-83PB9OT8YMPSV1C9POBG/IMG_0423.JPG Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2015 - 5. Momofuku Ssäm New York, NY I've been wanting to get the duck at Ssäm for roughly 5 years, so in 2015 my dream came true! Shout out to Vishnu and Andrew for helping us devour this guy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1524165092710-1G29B3O2FWGQRWWPNCTI/IMG_1407.JPG Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2015 - Best Cocktail Lidkoeb, Copenhagen, Denmark This winter wonderland magic was from a bar in Copenhagen called Lidkoeb. I don't remember what the liquor was, what else was in it...just that it had this cute little powdered sugar dusted piece of a pine tree in it and it tasted like hygge and happiness. Signature wedding cocktail inspiration? Le duh.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1524163989436-GJQ9BB7E0ILKR48NRUXT/IMG_1350.JPG Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2015 - 1. Funky Gourmet, Athens, Greece Everything about this meal was beyond any other dining experience I've had, and this dessert was so innovative and tasty. I couldn't stop freaking out about the fact that we were having our first night in Europe together, that Jason was running the marathon in two days, that we just got ENGAGED...and then I was served a potato filled with ice cream. All was right with the world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1524163645765-UQP3W74P2R8GXDJQBJQZ/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Top Five Restaurants of 2015 - 4. Det Lille Apotek Copenhagen, Denmark We ate this meal hours after we landed in the magical fairyland of Copenhagen. The streets were like a doll's house come to life, the people were beautiful, the night was crisp and sparkling with Christmas lights...I was so in love with everything that night, especially my wonderful fiancé who brought me there (and the sure promise of danishes the in morning). Our cab driver recommended this spot, and told us it was the oldest restaurant in Copenhagen. Due to that, this restaurant may have been a bit touristy, but what we ate was authentic Danish/Nordic cuisine. The sampler included so many delicious meats and pickled vegetables, but the standout was the smoked herring with onions and capers with warm rye bread and butter. I ate this several more times on our visit, and it inspired me to eat like this all the time. That definitely hasn't happened yet, but one day I will recreate this meal and imagine I am back in my favorite place, future spot of Javon's summer home, circa 2036. https://scallionpancake.com/blog/2015/12/14/roses-luxury monthly 0.5 2019-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1549724458330-XEVEV5WERVGS3JT4S53F/gold+pug.png Blog Posts - Rose's Luxury https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1549724461882-V30O59MRYVI928LIT64H/gold+pug.png Blog Posts - Rose's Luxury https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1450122766920-19P5LSGIOO0H5KJWCIZ4/IMG_1538.JPG Blog Posts - Rose's Luxury - POTATO BREAD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1450122767832-W2ZA4EU8I60SOK7YWPZD/IMG_1539.JPG Blog Posts - Rose's Luxury - Beef Ribeye Tartare https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1450122768188-7V4EOCJREMAKWPYZ8E98/IMG_1540.JPG Blog Posts - Rose's Luxury - Fall Vegetable Panzanella https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1450122768471-7RIHARV8B6NXPXYS2NKW/IMG_1541.JPG Blog Posts - Rose's Luxury - Pig's Ear Salad https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1450122768867-LHIU4OFNDQPBX02TYU2U/IMG_1542.JPG Blog Posts - Rose's Luxury - Vadouvan Curry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1450122769191-BOEDG0AZFLD31S81ED8Z/IMG_1543.JPG Blog Posts - Rose's Luxury - Confit Goat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1450122769609-J4907519T9MKRWJSCAKQ/IMG_1544.JPG Blog Posts - Rose's Luxury - Charred Carrots with Harissa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1450122769753-LD921HUG4VW567QK91JG/IMG_1546.JPG Blog Posts - Rose's Luxury - Grilled Quail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1450122770270-7OXGJ8CUYNGL740YTV8C/IMG_1547.JPG Blog Posts - Rose's Luxury - Hand-Cut Chitarra with Caramelized Cauliflower https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1450122770346-297G4SSRCWJV92TAQEN1/IMG_1548.JPG Blog Posts - Rose's Luxury - Off-Menu Truffle Pasta https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1450122771172-V31ZAM1FV6O7G9CDZZ36/IMG_1550.JPG Blog Posts - Rose's Luxury - Peruvian Chicken https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1450122772039-18CQ3NFKM9X17177RV27/IMG_1552.JPG Blog Posts - Rose's Luxury - Brisket https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1450122772550-XN7E5ZBQWFH1E3XSMWDP/IMG_1553.JPG Blog Posts - Rose's Luxury - Eggplant Tarte Tartin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1450122772715-AXVGIXA1U1F9LTEMLBMJ/IMG_1554.JPG Blog Posts - Rose's Luxury - Coconut-milk Ice Cream with Toasted Coconut Granola https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1450122773148-OHZMC36MC60K3XWP6EGO/IMG_1555.JPG Blog Posts - Rose's Luxury - Chocolate Amazingness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1450122773820-RNZ772CS98U3VIJLRCQ4/IMG_1557.JPG Blog Posts - Rose's Luxury - Ice Creams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1450122767596-V0XGH8KB697TKKSYZK8Z/IMG_1537.JPG Blog Posts - Rose's Luxury - I'd wait all day for Potato Bread https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1450122774098-0G1HJVF01C3UNFI6BF19/IMG_1558.JPG Blog Posts - Rose's Luxury - The Truth https://scallionpancake.com/blog/funky-gourmet-athens-greece-review monthly 0.5 2019-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1502137026677-OZV9RQ5HSCW6M1H37PBV/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Funky Gourmet Sass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1502135871817-JC8QS60TK3GGP7RNO8ML/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Funky Gourmet Just a bowl of truffles as black as my soul https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1502135854185-59XPKF3XZKZIQEITY2KY/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Funky Gourmet All snails should taste like this https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1502136757867-CWWBN4PYGTENT1FOC7Q5/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Funky Gourmet The second best thing I was given in a jewelry box this year https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1502136216507-QWJRQYK8JHUDI4WW3L9I/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Funky Gourmet Yes, this is a salad https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1502136272645-XEGTBOKCF9GBRON5W6MT/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Funky Gourmet Part One: brainnnzzz https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1502135928020-8CIK366CRBVLYX2XC6LT/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Funky Gourmet Foam & fish https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1502136663283-5SI9SA1ZQN084DHMPO53/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Funky Gourmet Ice cream inside of candied potato shell--what is life? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1501901809105-TXJDOLTAIRH388RW15K3/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Funky Gourmet "HI, I'm bread, but I look like a sea sponge." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1502136130591-LBNI3SXJBZ61FQOYL8V2/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Funky Gourmet Fish & foam https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1502135183905-QHC8PVUFQ0TB6NERCQ5R/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Funky Gourmet The view from our Airbnb didn't suck https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1502136340808-LADTZZRUFSKZQ0S3T94J/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Funky Gourmet Part Two (with creepy alien hand) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1502136907258-4S8FNHST80MLMRJKLX21/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Funky Gourmet Omg what's in there https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1502137466087-ER8K2J47SAUKBJEV3Q92/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Funky Gourmet The greatest dish of all time https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1502135609441-QX86DLRL5BRBUMTLJQVU/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Funky Gourmet Adorabllleeeee *squee* https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1502136646986-ION77A4QUO17V2N8GOU7/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Funky Gourmet So refreshing! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1502136960163-UPM2EYMGB4JPMKVEE4LK/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Funky Gourmet Jason winning the entire marathon (sort of) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1502135630518-AGODXNP5WUR7NJ9JE3X1/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Funky Gourmet I could look at this all day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1502135350037-97SNS4HIXWHF86IW6H3E/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Funky Gourmet Taco Tuesday times one million https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1502135703844-7XHUBW753AQOQM48SGRN/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Funky Gourmet Like the best bagel of your life, basically https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1501901771289-P4DPR5HTFV00I0EI9BV1/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Funky Gourmet Exacly like Lipton's french onion soup mix...kinda https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1502136492691-5WFXP1AUBN145MILJ10M/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Funky Gourmet Cheese is in there! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1502135115756-H3YL183KG0D353ZOCGWX/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Funky Gourmet When I dip, you dip, we dip https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1502136799637-N30YKVCO2O13UYFZUB38/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Funky Gourmet That strawberry is in a glass cage of emotions https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1502136921312-TGXJU58M30ED2B0HZ3HD/image-asset.jpeg Blog Posts - Funky Gourmet Orange lurks within https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1549723886786-T97RWAG12R7972CFYXKY/gold+pug.png Blog Posts - Funky Gourmet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55cbe361e4b07fb58f98f398/1549723890164-1PM8PWF9GJ2J2QCFHLLV/gold+pug.png Blog Posts - 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