DSM Dining News Roundup
Restaurant Week thoughts, Ruth’s Chris Dress Code Switcheroo, the new East Village Coffeehouse/Credit Union, a must-read food memoir from an Iowa author, and more.
Four Steps to Choosing a Restaurant Week Menu
There are many great menus for Restaurant Week this year. So, how do you possibly narrow down where to eat? Here’s what I suggest.
1. Read through the menus
2. Go do something else.
3. See what dishes you can’t stop thinking about.
4. Make a reservation.
Me? For some reason, I cannot stop thinking about what I’d order at Bubba for a phenomenally well-priced ($40) lunch for two (shared appetizer, two entrees, shared dessert): We’d start with the sweet corn chowder with chicharrón, heirloom tomato pico de gallo and chili pepper. I’d move on to the Heirloom Tomato Tart with basil pesto, white cheddar and herbs. We’d finish with the Texas Sheet Cake (I especially cannot stop thinking about that sheet cake!).
Alas, I will not be partaking of Restaurant Week this year. I’m up in Door County, WI; this will be the third Augus…