The team steamed the rice cakes to soften them, then seared them to create a crisp outer layer. Sauteed mushrooms, a dashi-butter pan sauce, and Parmigiano-Reggiano rounded out the pasta-like vibe.
Le Chêne serves oversized desserts like a double-handled aluminum baking pan clafoutis with a price tag of $28, showcasing a trend towards costly and substantial sweet treats.
Restaurants around the country are embracing a Hawaiian food craze, adding tropical flavors like pineapple and mango to their menus as summer specials.
It may be odd to call a handful of new spots that are quite different from each other a "trend," but the places I'm talking about - Itamae AO, Palma, Recovec...