Behind the Line: Matthias Merges
Topic: A Little Bit of Fun
You Are What You Eat (and Drink)
What is the one classic dish you wish would make a comeback?
- Matthias Merges
- Executive Chef/Owner
- Yusho-Chicago
- Chicago, Illinois
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Soft Shell Crab, Charred Fennel, Yuzu
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Soft Shell Crab, Charred Fennel, Yuzu: ($12.00)
Spring always delivers a few items which people and chefs tend to look forward to with great anticipation, one of them being soft shell crabs....
more »Pairing: pisco punch, don cesar especial pisco, sencha, pineapple and umeboshi gomme syrup, lemon
grilled over bincho, soft shell crab, and yuzu
Posted 05/21/12 - Share this entry
Grilled Quail, Kombu, Mussels and Barley Risotto
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Grilled Quail, Kombu, Mussels and Barley Risotto: ($16.00)
Whole roasted quail has always been one of my favorite birds, perfectly suited to a high temperature robata grill.
The method of cooki...
more »Pairing: palacios "camins del priorat" priorat 2009
kombu and other seaweed and quail
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Grilled Octopus, Haricot Vert and Egg Yolk
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Grilled Octopus, Haricot Vert and Egg Yolk: ($8.00)
Octopus grilled over a bincho grill with it's high heat is a perfect way to cook octopus. Searing in the moisture while creating a del...
more »Pairing: rihaku, tokubetsu junmai nigori, shemane sake
grilled over bincho and octopus
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