Our local restaurants do a great job of creating unique comfort food menus that embrace the tastes of the season.
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You’d think that by this time of year, I’d be dreaming of an all-inclusive island vacation to escape the bitter cold and snow.
But on the contrary, by the time New Years arrives, I’m dreaming of a pine forest, a cozy cabin and comfort food galore, like a cassoulet and a pot de crème, not a Starbucks non-fat hot chocolate and charred smores from my backyard pit.
I recently caught an old episode of Rick Steves in Europe on PBS, that travel guide guy who roughs it in European cities, and does it all on a dime. It happened to be a holiday special that left me saying “You’ve got to be kidding.” I watched as he and his family sledded down an Alpine pass one holiday evening, hosted by a local family, holding candles - not the battery operated kind - as they crossed the new-fallen snow. Holiday goals.
I’m not sure about you, but I’ll be at home this New Year’s holiday, with Covid concerns and travel warnings to heed, and a daughter to return to college this weekend. So I looked around for some local places that can still tweak a great winter vibe, without the Sound of Music hassle.
Our local restaurants do a great job of creating unique comfort food menus that embrace the tastes of the season. Many have come up with new items perfect for the winter chill. Here are some new, as well as some longtime, beloved options. Hold the TSA nightmare.
Have an idea, suggestion or just want to talk foodie favorites? Email me at aprillisante@gmail.com. And Happy New Year!