WHAT MAKES AMERICAN CUISINE?
CITY NEWSPAPER DISH 2017 PAGE 4 - A TASTE OF HOME Refugee-run restaurants in Rochester
PAGE 9 - INTO UNEXPECTED TERRITORY [ INTRODUCTION ] BY JAKE CLAPP
An interview with Radio Social Chef Steven Eakins
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PAGE 12 - BEER QUEST It makes sense that a country built by immigrants would have a cuisine that’s been shaped by a world of influences. There aren’t many purely American creations on our menus. Even apple pie comes from the Dutch. Sure, there are a small handful of exceptions, and there are dishes that have been so Americanized that they’re no longer recognizable as an import, but there really isn’t an American-style of cooking in the same vein as, say, French, Greek, or Indian cuisine. American dining isn’t easily defined because it is so many things at once. And we’re the better for it. In this year’s DISH, CITY’s writers dig a little into some of the cultures that are influencing the ways Rochesterians eat. The area has long been an important home for immigrants and refugees, and Rochester’s restaurants reflect all of those cultures coming together. There are millions of refugees fleeing unstable conditions in their home countries, and many have ended up in Rochester. Starting on page 4, writers Katie Libby and Rebecca Rafferty spotlight three refugees who have opened their own restaurants and share their heritage through food. There are already some unexpected things happening at Radio Social, but one of the more surprising aspects is its Israeli menu. On page 9, we have an interview with Executive Chef Steven Eakins, who explains why he dug into Israeli cuisine. Then, writer Daniel Kushner goes in search for rare beers and ciders, the kind of unique brew you can only find in one special location in Rochester. You’ll find that story on page 12. And as a bonus, on page 14, writer Kiara Alfonseca shares a special, family dessert recipe that always reminds her of spring.
Fantastic beers and where to find them
PAGE 14 - HOW TO MAKE... A recipe for habichuelas con dulce
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