November 2012

Chewy Belgian country bread encapsulates pulled chicken breast sauced with a delicate housemade curry Read more

A finely tuned blend of textures and spices: Krakus ham, guajillo pork loin, breaded milanesa, avocado, and Oaxacan cheese Read more

A meal-and-a-half-size baguette packed with both—grilled Laughing Bird shrimp, perfectly fried oysters—and, for good Midwestern measure, adds housemade giardiniera Read more

The fritters of mashed chickpeas are perfectly cooked and seasoned—no burnt balls here Read more

A classic sandwich (white bread, tomato, lettuce, cheese, mayo, onion) made special by Olga’s Old World touch Read more

Two razor-thin fried plantains—crispy, not starchy—hold in place the sweet grilled onions, well-seasoned strips of beef, and a white cheese mild enough not to overwhelm a lilt of garlic Read more

Beautifully marbled sliced-to-order ham topped with thick and tasty fig chutney, encased in an ultrafresh pretzel baguette Read more

Housemade multigrain baguette laced with flax, sunflower, sesame, and pumpkin seeds Read more

Briny lean brisket, kraut, and melted Gruyère neatly packaged between two thick slices of toasted marble rye Read more