![]() ![]() Throughout the high-quality ingredients in this $25 dish, there’s a subdued sweetness that shows an appreciation for slowing down and appreciating milder profiles. The tetsuboko pumpkin is smooth with a flavor that, while not strong, still brings something to the table. A slight crunch from the collard greens - a rare treat in Iowa from this North Carolina-raised Chef Matt Steigerwald - adds more structure. With a pillowy texture, your fork sinks into the gnocchi with a pleasing density.īacon is crisp and brings a hint of maple, foreshadowing the pumpkin and dots of black garlic and maple puree to come. Ricotta gnocchi at Wilson’s Ciderhouse & Venue (4823 Dingleberry Rd. Ricotta gnocchi at Wilson’s Ciderhouse & Venue in Iowa City. On the plus side, though, the fries underneath weren’t left soggy. The only thing I wanted more of was the aioli to cut the heat and cover the fries under the layer of chicken. I ordered a Cherry Pepsi, which is my recommended beverage pairing for this dish, because it deserved to be savored with something more than water. It wakes up your taste buds and brings out subtleties in the chili sauce, lemon and vinegar-marinated red cabbage, and Thai chiles that you wouldn’t taste on your own. The spice here isn’t just for the sake of being spicy. If you have any tolerance for something more than mild salsa, I’d encourage you to try it. While this is the spiciest thing I ate all week, it is tame by national and international standards with a medium to medium-low spice level. A little bit of aioli with each bite helps quell the heat. Dubuque St., Iowa City)Įven though my glass was full, Chef Matthew Prince offered to bring me more water as he dropped this off at my table.Ĭoming in hot, the sweet heat feels like a game of “good cop, bad cop.” The chicken’s softened breading and flavor is chased around by Szechuan peppercorn, enthralling me the entire time as my tongue sizzles. Hot chili chicken fries from Pullman Bar & Diner (17 S. Hot Chili Chicken Fries at Pullman Bar & Diner in Iowa City. It gives me quintessential Tex-Mex vibes with sweet and spicy that’s palatable to those with shy taste buds. A pleasant surprise of thick, bright green avocado shows that it’s what on the inside that really matters.Įach velvety bite is punctuated by a surprisingly sweet jalapeno corn salsa. ![]() ![]() Then they sink the knife into it and, each time, you are left in shock as the texture of cake is revealed, proving that you aren’t as smart as you think you are.Īs I cut into the fried avocado, the texture revealed gave me the same feeling - that’s the best way I can describe it. It could realistically look like anything you might imagine. Lately I’ve been watching baking competitions that implore me to constantly question whether something is cake. But then I cut into the panko-breaded avocado. The first bites of sauteed shrimp deliver bright, tangy sauce from cilantro crema. While every note worked together, each note in each chord was pronounced - one did not outshine the other as they worked in harmony.Ĭrispy Avocado Cups at 30hop in Coralville. Similar to the dynamic between caramel corn and buttered popcorn, the layers work together in an unexpected way. Melted pepper jack sriracha cheese queso brings a melding flavor that blends well without feeling gloppy. There’s a certain level of familiarity with this meat, even though I rarely eat bulgogi. The fine salt on these wonton chips is what keeps you coming back for more.Įach bite was so juicy that I felt like I was gossiping with an old friend. From the first crunchy bite, they set the scene for sweet steak to come in.Ī lot of restaurants know how to fry crunchy things in oil, but the key they often miss is dusting it with salt immediately after taking it out of the fryer. On a bed of fried wontons - not tortilla chips - these nachos were set up with a foundation of success. You will begin to receive our weekly Chew on This newsletter. Need help narrowing it down? Read on to see what caught our eye this year. Wilson’s Ciderhouse & Venue (4823 Dingleberry Rd.Sugapeach Chicken & Fish Fry (650 Pacha Pkwy.Reunion Brewery Iowa City (516 Second St., Coralville).Pat and Fran’s Irish Pub (808 Fifth St.Get Fresh Cafe (109 Iowa Ave., Iowa City). ![]()
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