Manhattan’s oldest French restaurant, Le Veau d’Or, is making waves with its magic trick of a menu, revitalized by chefs Lee Hanson and Riad Nasr. A prix fixe meal priced at $125 per head leaves diners in awe with ethereal potato caviar, headcheese nuggets, sizzling frog legs, and succulent duck breast. The green salad at the end leaves a lasting impression, making it clear that replicating these dishes at home is near impossible, but that’s the beauty of dining out.
Instead of attempting the impossible, embrace simplicity at home with recipes like broiled fish tacos by Sarah Copeland, featuring a spice rub of salt, paprika, and coriander. For a laid-back weekend, indulge in buttermilk pancakes, tuna salad sandwiches, creamy miso pasta, and a freestyle fruit salad with yogurt. Keep it simple with a grilled PB&J for lunch and end the weekend with a magic trick of your own—chicken adobo.
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For a darker read, delve into the story of a Florida neighborhood fighting developers over hazardous waste, written by Jordan Blumetti for the Oxford American. Enjoy the weekend vibes with This Is Lorelei’s “Dancing in the Club (MJ Lenderman Version)” while cooking. Wishing you a fantastic Sunday filled with culinary adventures and entertainment.
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