West Town Tavern
Wilted Lettuces, House-Cured Bacon, Roasted Pecans, Candied Butternut Squash and Warm Maple Vinaigrette
Wilted Lettuces, House-Cured Bacon, Roasted Pecans, Candied Butternut Squash and Warm Maple Vinaigrette: ($8.50)
Look in any Heartland Junior League cookbook and there is a recipe for Wilted Salad. Cook bacon and onion in a pan, add vinegar and pour over le...
more »Pairing: Marietta Lot 58 Old Vine Red $10.25/glass
family recipe, heirloom recipe, heritage, historical dish, and squash (specialty varieties)
Posted 11/16/12 - Share this entry
Potato-Crusted Tilapia Fillet with Herbed Rice Pilaf, Roasted Beets and Herbed Mustard Cream
Potato-Crusted Tilapia Fillet with Herbed Rice Pilaf, Roasted Beets and Herbed Mustard Cream : ($21.75)
Food is steeped in memories-or are the memories steeped in food? Here in the Heartland, public gatherings nearly always revolved around food. Ho...
more »Pairing: 2011 Mohua Sauvignon Blanc 9.25/glass
heritage, homage dish, and regional favorite
Posted 10/25/12 - Share this entry
Roasted Apple-Butternut Squash Pie with Spiced Cider Syrup and Rosemary-Candied Almonds
Roasted Apple-Butternut Squash Pie with Spiced Cider Syrup and Rosemary-Candied Almonds: ($6.95)
Pumpkin Pie might be the quintessential fall Heartland dessert. I don't know anyone in the Midwest who doesn't have pumpkin pie in her f...
more »Pairing: N/V Yalumba “Museum Reserve” Antique Tawny Port $7.00/glass
apple, farmer (local/regional), heirloom recipe, heritage, historical dish, homage dish, regional favorite, and squash (specialty varieties)
Posted 10/22/12 - Share this entry
Shaved Brussels Sprouts, Radicchio, Roasted Pecans, Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Shaved Brussels Sprouts, Radicchio, Roasted Pecans, Apple Cider Vinaigrette: ($7.50)
Seemes like Waldorf Salad has always been a part of my life. It was there at church. Girl Scouts. Reunions, pot lucks and sometimes at home This s... more »
Pairing: 2011 Condesa Eylo Verdejo
heirloom recipe, heritage, historical dish, and homage dish
Posted 10/20/12 - Share this entry
Braised East Coast Swordfish with Tomatoes, Fennel, Olives and Saffron
Braised East Coast Swordfish with Tomatoes, Fennel, Olives and Saffron: ($24.50)
Did your Mom ever make Swiss steak? Although it is one of the ubiquitous heartland dishes, I was never a fan. Usually chuck blade steak smothere...
more »Pairing: 2008 Massaya "Classic Red" $8.00/glass
heirloom recipe, line-caught, regional favorite, retro reinvented, sustainable, and troll caught
Posted 10/18/12 - Share this entry