Linger

A couple friends joined me for lunch at Linger today. We all loved the food! I've heard about this place, but don't get to this side of town that often, so had to do it. Strong, but balanced flavors. Unusual combinations. Delicious sauces. Great stuff! I'll definitely be back. -- Drew

Red Lentil Dahl

(Roasted Squash, Cilantro, Berbere Crème Fraîche & Crispy Lentils)

The clear winner... incredible combination...

“Devils on Horseback”

(Applewood Smoked Bacon wrapped Medjool Dates, Herbed

Goat Cheese & Sambal Gastrique)

Chicken B’stilla

(Crispy Pastry, Almonds, Apricots, Golden Raisins, Saigon Cinnamon, Harissa,

Preserved Lemon Yogurt & Heirloom Greens Salad)

Masala Dosa

(Crispy Rice & Lentil Crepe, Masala Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, 

Black Mustard Seeds, Tamarind-Date Chutney & Coconut Chutney)

Our favorite entree...sinfully good...

French Onion Panini & Soup

(Sandwich... Short Ribs, Caramelized Onions, Gruyère & Horseradish Cream)

Corned Beef Panini

Thanks to the delicious leftovers from Becky's awesome dinner on Wednesday night, I made a couple corned beef paninis today for lunch. They included dark rye bread, spicy brown mustard, orange marmalade glazed corned beef (yes, it's as good as it sounds), and some Dubliner cheese. Grub O'licious! -- Drew

Grilled Ham and Cheese

...but not just any ham and cheese. My wonderful wife bought me a Breville panini press for Valentine's Day and I didn't waste any time trying it out.

We went to Whole Foods (I forgot how expensive that place is!) and bought our favorite bread (a boule of Rustic Italian), our favorite ham (Niman Ranch Applewood Smoked...so good), and an assortment of cheeses. Tanette had some cheddar on hers and I made 1/2 of mine with Comte' and 1/2 with Manchego. I actually didn't like the Comte' too much just by itself, but in the sandwich it was really good. The saltiness of the ham balanced out the strength of the Comte'. The Manchego side was really good as well, still flavorful, but not as strong.

I've got some ham and cheese left over and I'm starving. Guess what I'm going to do?!?!? -- Drew