A few years back we did a post featuring some local and some house-created burgers, in which we went into the history of the burger at some length. We mentioned the patty melt and by many accounts it appears to have originated in California. But that didn't stop us in our effort to create the [...]
Category: Dishes
Smoked Whitefish Omelette – ala “The Bear”
So my neighbor, a full foodie in his own right, asked me recently if I had tried making the omelette from the "The Bear" because his daughter had made it for him. For those not acquainted, "The Bear" is a television series from FX based on a fictional restaurant. There are two seasons so far [...]
Inspiration at Birch Restaurant – Milwaukee
Apples and inspiration at Birch Restaurant.
Smoked Whitefish with Bean Puree
On a recent trip to Minneapolis, we had the opportunity to have lunch at Owamni, named James Beard Foundation - Best New Restaurant in America for 2022. If you've been following along at home you might remember our Land Acknowledgment post where we lauded Chef Sean Sherman as one of the most compelling voices in [...]
Echoes of a Reuben – Corned Beef Poutine
The celebration of St. Patrick's Day is a fascinating study of immigration, ethnicity, and foods. On one hand, it is supposed to be a celebration of the Irish nation, specifically St. Patrick's death and the arrival of Christianity to the island. Even more interesting is how widely celebrated this tradition is in the United States [...]
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