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TASTE OF COUNTRY APPLE CRUMB PIE

“Apple Crumb Pie is more than a dessert to us,” says Ali O’Brian–co-owner and chef of the charming Taste of Country Restaurant. “It’s a symbol of family togetherness and love.”

HOT BROWN and TOUSEY HOUSE TAVERN

The Tousey House Tavern in Burlington, Kentucky serves a delicious Hot Brown sandwich. Here’s a recipe for our version of their version to make at home.

¶ Posted 27 March 2024 † Susan Manlin Katzman § BOURBON § ENTREES § KENTUCKY § RECIPES § SANDWICHES § Uncategorized ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: B-Line, bourbon, Hot Brown, Kentucky, Tavern, Tousey House

SPARTINA, STEPHEN KALT, BREAD PUDDING

I’m crazy about Stephen Kalt. At least I love his L.A. restaurant, Spartina, especially at happy hour when the prices are discounted. Apparently, I’m not the one and only. Critics rave. Influencers gush. Stephen and his restaurants have been called the best by such prestigious publications as Esquire, Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure. He […]

¶ Posted 07 July 2023 † Susan Manlin Katzman § DESSERTS § LOS ANGELES § RECIPES ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: bread pudding, Los Angeles, Spartina, Stephen Kalt

IOWA BUFFET AND BOURBON GLAZED MEATLOAF

Talk about time travel. Carolyn McKinney’s Iowa Buffet, is a thoroughly authentic, well-worn neighborhood tavern–that serves a terrific sweet bourbon-glazed meatloaf.

¶ Posted 09 June 2023 † Susan Manlin Katzman § RECIPES § ST. LOUIS ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: Bourbon Glazed Meatloaf, Carolyn McKinney, Dive Bar, Iowa Buffet, St. Louis

CITY WINERY, BURRATA, CHRIS GRAZIOSE

City Winery St. Louis (in the exciting City Foundry STL) serves the most extraordinary burrata. Here are the recipes needed to duplicate the masterpiece at home.

¶ Posted 30 April 2023 † Susan Manlin Katzman § APPETIZERS § BARS § BEVERAGES § MISSOURI § RECIPES § ST. LOUIS § Uncategorized ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: burrata, Chris Graziose, cilantro pesto, City Foundry STL, City Winery, Cranberry jam, fennel

GOOEY BUTTER CAKE FROM ROBIE’S ON 8TH

Chef Quincy Johnson, of Robie’s On 8th, makes an incredible rich and utterly diving Nutella Gooey Butter Cake. His recipe is printed here…

¶ Posted 22 March 2023 † Susan Manlin Katzman § ACCOMMODATIONS § CAKE § DESSERTS § MISSOURI § RECIPES § ST. LOUIS § Uncategorized ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: Gooey Butter Cake, Magnolia Hotel, Mayfair Hotel, Nutella, Quincy Johnson, Robie's, St. Louis

D’Arcy’s Pint, Springfield, IL, Horseshoe

The Horseshoe, an extravagant speciality sandwich, is found in many Springfield, IL, restaurants, but best of the best is served at D’Arcy’s Pint, a casual congenial Irish pub.

¶ Posted 13 September 2022 † Susan Manlin Katzman § CHEESE § ILLINOIS § RECIPES § SANDWICHES § SPRINGFIELD § TRAVEL ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: D'Arcy's Pint, Hallie Pierceall, Horseshoe sandwich, IL, Pony sandwich, Springfield, T.J. Pierceall

Ta-eem Grill, Hummus Fava Beans

Ta-eem Grill in Los Angeles draws a crowd for It’s kosher Mediterranean dishes. Owner Sylvie Kraizberger shares the recipe for authentic Hummus Fava Beans (Ful).

¶ Posted 22 July 2022 † Susan Manlin Katzman § APPETIZERS § BEANS § CALIFORNIA § ENTREES § IMMIGRANT CHEFS § ISRAEL § LOS ANGELES § RECIPES § SIDE DISHES § VEGETABLES ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: falafel, fava beans, hummus, Israeli foods, kosher restaurant, Los Angeles, Ta-eem Grill

Third Wheel Brewing and Brewmaster Abbey Spencer

Abbey Spencer produces a wide-range of stunning beers as brewmaster at Third Wheel Brewing. Among them is a Goomah Stout used to make a deep, rich, chocolate and stout brownie–recipe included.

¶ Posted 18 April 2022 † Susan Manlin Katzman § BARS § BEER § BEVERAGES § DESSERTS § DRINKS § FAVORITE RECIPES/FAMOUS PEOPLE § HEADS UP TO HAPPY HOUR § MISSOURI § PRODUCTS § RECIPES § SAINT PETERS ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: Abbey Spencer, beer, brewing, brownie, Goomah, Goomah Brownies, Pink Boots Society, stout, The Boozy Brownie, Third Wheel Brewing

DOSA AND MAYURA INDIAN RESTAURANT

Dr. Aniyan, or Padmini as her friends call her, greets guests at the door of her south Indian restaurant with a smile as brilliant as the gold trimmed sari that she explains is her “work” uniform. The Ph.D professor of business management and accounting and her restauranteur husband, Aniyan Puthanpurayil, immigrated to the United States […]