complement the spices, leading to double-,
triple- and quadruple-dipping.
Feeding off of the Mexican theme, I
paired the dish with one of my favorite
imports: tequila. Herradura Silver and
the Chihuahua-derived spirit Sotol Por
Siempre make up the base of the Sierra
Madre, an incredible concoction featuring
the vegetal spice of green peppers,
evened out with the sweetness of Meletti
and caramelized pineapple. Finished with
lime, celery salt and a black pepper rim,
this cocktail brings complex, exotic flavors
to the libation list.
Torn between options like the Koreaninspired
Bibimbap Burger and the Banh Mi
Ripper footlong, I chose a Southern-style
classic for my main course: the Buttermilk
Chicken and Biscuit. This fork-and-knife
sandwich features whiskey sour pickles,
house slaw and spicy honey-butter, sandwiched
by a blue cheese biscuit. The buttermilk
coating made for a sweet compo-
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