August, by definition, means to inspire awe or admiration. With that in mind, we look back at the month's Top 5 recommendations.
FIND
La Quercia Farms
Recommended By: Chef Jose Garces (Garces Restaurant Group, Philadelphia & Chicago)
Why: American artisanal salumi using traditional dry curing. "Their prosciutto is fantastic!"
Where: www.laquercia.us, T: 515.981.1625
EAT
Daisy May's BBQ
Recommended By: Chef Michael Anthony (Gramercy Tavern, New York)
Why: "It's straightforward, delicious barbeque that when paired with a great beer there's nothing better."
Where: 623 11th Avenue, New York, NY 10036, T: 212.977.1500
La Ciccia
Recommended By: Chef Gary Danko (Restaurant Gary Danko, San Francisco)
Why: "Spaghetti with bottarga, chicken gizzards – I have had them in two different styles and they are delicious."
Where: 291 30th Church Street, San Francisco, CA 94131, T: 415.550.8114
DRINK
Galvanina Blood Orange Soda
Recommended By: Fentimans Botanically Brewed Beverages
Why: "An excellent beverage hailing from Italy. It has a unique, European quality about it."
Where: Available online.
Del Maguey Single Village Mezcals
Recommended By: Wine Director Cat Silirie (Barbara Lynch Gruppo, Boston)
Why: "They definitely have the taste of place that I love so much in wine. The same agave has a different thumb print of flavors because of the village."
Where: Available at Appellation Wine & Spirits, Chambers Street Wines, and other retailers.
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