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Cheeseburger
25 Degrees, Roosevelt Hotel
Los Angeles
I was served a fabulous, wonderful, luscious burger at 25 Degrees. It was just the right amount of greasy, good and cheesy, gooey, buttery and bacony—everything I look for in a burger. The bun was perfect, too—it tasted like a blend of brioche and challah.
Rabbit Sausage
Son of a Gun
Los Angeles
This is the second snout to tail restaurant from the partners who started Animal in L.A. The texture of the rabbit sausage paired beautifully with the pillowy gnocchi.
Bo Ssam
Momofuku Ssam Bar
New York City
For a flat price of $200, you get a big hunk of hog in the center of the table, brined first then cooked with chilies and soy. It’s a group dish—everyone pulls off the tender pork butt meat with tongs and digs in.
Pork Pot Roast
St. John Bar and Restaurant
London, UK
Fergus Henderson, the chef-owner of this place is a snout-to-tail kind of guy. He takes the butt or leg of an Old Spot heritage pig and braises it with fennel. The presentation is a nice slice. I licked the platter clean!
Scotch Eggs
Roast at Borough Market
London, UK
The plating was terrific, as was the blend of textures and flavors. The dish was served with cauliflower pickles. I loved the crunch of the cauliflower next to the soft eggs and the contrast of sweet and savory, dark and light colors.
Tasting Menu
Arun’s
Chicago, IL
Arun [Sampanthaviva] is an outright artist with food. His Thai restaurant is in an industrial area on Chicago’s northside, and doesn’t seem to belong there. It’s clean, sultry and offers wonderful service. There are two multi-course tasting menus—one vegetarian and one with animal proteins—and they change seasonally, tailored to diners’ preferences.
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