Chocolate Brownie “S’Mores” with Peppermint Stick Marshmallow and Salted Peanut Brittle: ($7.25)

Today is National Peppermint Patty Day and what better way celebrate than with a slightly-less sweet, adult version of this time-honored candy. ...

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Pairing: Cardenal Mendoza Gran Solera Reserva Brandy $7.50/glass

homage dish, retro reinvented, and sandwich

Posted 02/11/13 - Share this entry

French Kiss Oysters on the Half Shell with Cucumber, Mint and Paddlefish Caviar: ($15.00)

Valentine’s Day is fast-approaching and it is time to start celebrating! Who says you have to save the aphrodisiacs until the 14...

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Pairing: Recommended Wine: Henri Mandoise NV Brut Origine $13.50

Posted 02/08/13 - Share this entry

Peanut Butter-Banana Ice Cream Sandwich with Cane Syrup and Cocoa Nibs: ($7.25)

This is an homage dish. And for those of you who immediately thought "Elvis", think again. This is for the child in all of us. For me,...

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Pairing: 2010 La Fleur d'Or, Sauternes $10.25/glass

Cane syrup and homage dish

Posted 02/07/13 - Share this entry

State Fair Pork Tenderloin Sandwich with Portobello, Avocado, Chipotle Mayo and Handcut Fries $13.95 : ($13.95)

I was born and raised in the Heartland and always looked forward to the annual State Fair. Everyone I knew anticipated the fair, even though we ...

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Pairing: 2010 Walnut City Wineworks Pinot Gris $10.25/glass

chicken-fried, hand-cut, handmade, heritage, homage dish, house-made bread, regional specialty, and retro reinvented

Posted 01/30/13 - Share this entry

NEW! Housemade Bread at West Town Tavern: ($0.00)

For months Chef Alfonso and Susan have been experimenting with bread trying to find a style and flavor that represents the Heartland Cooking at ...

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family recipe, hand-cut, handmade, heritage, house canning/preserving, and regional specialty

Posted 01/28/13 - Share this entry