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1 week ago | plateonline.com | Jenn Rice

If you’ve been to Fukuoka, Japan, you’ve had—or at least spotted—mentaiko, pollock roe cured with salt and chile pepper. It’s a little bit spicy, briny, and packed with umami. Typically served as a side dish or a topping for noodles and rice, mentaiko took me by surprise when I discovered it in a martini at Bay, a swanky bar atop The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka. I’m always pursuing savory,... Join for free to continue reading.

1 week ago | plateonline.com | Matt Kirouac

In St. Louis, Ben Welch opened adjoining concepts, diner-inspired Little Lucy and Southern-influenced Lucy Quinn, in The Grove. Manny Negron (Little Lager) unveiled speakeasy-style Keep Quiet STL behind Urban Chestnut Brewing Co. in Midtown. In Chicago, new Lebanese tasting menu concept Beity is rolling out weekend brunch and a new dinner tasting menu this month; Ryan Fakih serves as chef. London-based Electric Shuffle opens a new shuffleboard restaurant and bar in River North next month.

2 weeks ago | plateonline.com | Liz Grossman

Chefs and Restaurants As operators brace for worsening supply chain issues and rising food costs this spring, utilizing the contents of your walk-in and dry storage is more important than ever before. James Beard Award-winning chef/author Rick Martínez created one of his best salsas by blending half-used avocado, soft poblanos, leftover peppers, and cilantro. “I crossed my fingers—and it was incredible.

2 weeks ago | plateonline.com | Caroline Hatchett

When Charles Namba and Courtney Kaplan opened Tsubaki in East L.A. seven years ago, they faced a familiar staffing reality. They couldn’t afford a pastry chef, which meant Namba had to develop an easy-to-execute, crowd-pleasing dessert. Enter hojicha tea soft serve simply presented in a glass cup or layered with textural goodies in a towering parfait. “Charles and I met at En Brasserie... Join for free to continue reading.

2 weeks ago | plateonline.com | Matt Kirouac

In the Twin Cities, Lisa Stonehouse opened Stone & Oak, a supper club in a former car wash in White Bear Lake, with Adam Johnson as chef. Hikari Hand Roll joined the food hall roster at Eat Street Crossing. In Chicago, Street Guys Hospitality brought D.C.-based Balkan restaurant Ambar to River North. Seoul Taco and Chinese-American 3LP opened a shared location in Hyde Park.... Join for free to continue reading.