In a city known for its burgeoning craft-beer scene, this pub has made its mark by pairing its brews with comforting bites that stand out for their creative flavors. One such menu item is the Korean Fried Chicken Sandwich, which stars a fried chicken breast slathered in sweet-and-spicy gochujang sauce. Pickled vegetables add extra bite and crunch to this on-a-bun creation.
Business partners Elliott Moss and Meherwan Irani put their skills together to serve traditional Eastern Carolina style barbeque, meaning the entire hog is wood-smoked. Moss grew up with his family hosting several barbeques, lending to his knowlege of how to create barbeque, and Irani has ample restaurateur experience. Together they run Buxton Hall, which used to be an auto shop and skating rink, serving delicious pork dishes.
Squealers began as a competitive traveling barbeque food trailer. As their food grew in popularity, they decided to make the jump to a restaurant, which grew into a second location. Now patrons come to them for delicious barbeque ribs, tacos and sandwiches.
Satisfy your comfort food cravings with a stop at Plan Check, where you can pair creative burgers with craft brews. The PCB (Plan Check Burger) features a beef patty dressed up with eclectic condiments like dashi-flavored cheese and chewy ketchup leather (think homemade-ketchup-as-fruit-roll-up).
Barley's is a relaxed restaurant that offers a wide selection of beer and cocktails alongside traditional pub fare, wings and burgers.
This brick-walled spot may have a minimalist appearance, but the Korean-inspired dishes are all about comfort. A standout is the house burger: A hefty Black Angus beef patty is blanketed with cheddar cheese and crowned with housemade kimchi for a bit of crunch and acidity. The kimchi also adds some zing to another stellar dish, the pork belly buns. Slow-roasted pork belly is topped with the pickled cabbage, then doused with spicy and sweet sauces before being nestled in a steamed bun.
Chef-Owner Billy Durney offers his unique spin on classic barbecue that’s inspired by the mix of cultures found in his home borough of Brooklyn. "It really is a melting pot," says Jonathon Sawyer, who is a fan of the Korean Sticky Ribs and the Lamb Belly. Michael Symon was won over by the inventive Lamb Belly Banh Mi. A buttery baguette comes slicked with a honey-tinged hot sauce and loaded with cilantro, pickled vegetables and smoked lamb belly that Michael says “literally melts in your mouth.”
Burgers are the name of the game at this restaurant, which features innovative between-the-bun creations. A standout is the Ghostface Burger: A brisket-short rib patty comes smothered with smoked Gouda cheese, topped with sweet potato-bacon tots and finished with ghost chile jam for a fiery kick.
The Attic is a pub with a selection of craft beers and wine served in front of mountain views.
There are dining options aplenty in Brooklyn, but it’s this British-style spot that Michael Symon heads to when he wants a creative take on pub food from across the pond. “What sets Black Swan apart is the unbelievable comfort food,” Michael explained. He’s a fan of the Maine Lobster “PLT,” an amped-up version of the BLT that comes stacked with succulent lobster meat, crisp pork belly and a fried egg.
Whether you decide to join for breakfast or brunch, at Served Global Dining you'll find dishes inspired by cuisine from around the world, like Thai Wild Salmon Panang, Peruvian Lomo Saltado, omelettes and artisan burgers.
A smokehouse may seem like an unlikely choice for a fine-dining chef, but owner Mike Johnson’s passion for barbecue shines through in dishes like the Big Muddy. The smoky-sweet sandwich comes piled with smoked brisket, jalapeno cheddar sausage and housemade sauces that make for “great layers of flavor,” Michael Symon says.
Bologna may conjure images of school cafeterias. However, the Fried Bologna and Egg breakfast sandwich at the unpretentious Doo-Dah Diner is cause for resurrecting the processed deli meat. The cooks envelop the thick, crispy slab of bologna in runny fried egg, gooey Cheddar and toasted wheat berry bread. It's helped Doo Dah gain such a loyal following, locals have voted it Wichita's Best Breakfast three years in a row.
Burger Club, located in upper New York City, is a prime spot for comfort food. Their artistically crafted burgers are served in a cozy setting, allowing you to relax and enjoy good food.
Sink your teeth into doughy goodness at this pizzeria that offers a tantalizing array of seasonal pies adorned with sauces and salumi created from scratch. Keep it classic with a margherita pizza, which Michael Symon describes as “the true expression of simplicity (and) great ingredients.” Housemade dough is slicked with red sauce, then topped with mozzarella cheese and fresh basil. Another standout is the Rotolo, a roll-up of dough, ricotta and mortadella that’s finished with pistachio pesto.
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