Five Finds on Friday: Alex Toomy
Today’s Five Finds on Friday come from Alex Toomy of Ragged Branch Distillery. On December 17, beef and whiskey from Ragged Branch will be featured in a special dinner at Back 40 restaurant with chef Tucker Yoder. Seats are extremely limited. Get yours here. Toomy’s picks:
1) Timbercreek Burger with lettuce, tomato, onion, and extra mayo at Citizen Burger Bar. “No better place to watch my favorite sports event with friends than at this downtown mall burger joint.”
2) Prime Rib – rare – at Aberdeen Barn. “The side dishes are legendary, just like the wait staff. Might not need to eat for a couple of days.”
3) Fried Oysters at Duner’s. “Crazy for the oysters, veal scallopini and homemade bread at this Ivy go-to. Sometimes after a long week, we need a place ‘where everyone knows your name’ and the staff remembers our favorites. And if we have to wait for a table at the bar, it is always worth our while.”
4) Ragged Branch Ribeye at Back 40. “Super cool new place at Timbercreek Market ~ nothing quite like feasting on the fruits of our labor and then shopping for the week. That’s a good thing.”
5) The Bar at Hamiltons’. “Ragged Branch Bourbon at the bar. This is how we like to start a weekend.”
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Ragged Branch Dinner, December 17, 2017, 6 pm
Sorghum and Rye Glazed Smoked Steelhead, Sprouted Lentils, Brussel Sprouts
Seared Pork Belly, Stone Ground Grits, Cider Bourbon Veil, Caramelized Cabbage
Braised Short Rib, Red Wine Anise Jus, Charred Carrots and Onions
Dry Aged Ribeye, Farro, Cauliflower, Maitake Mushroom
Whisky Chocolate Crémeux, Rye Cherry Jam, Shortbread