Friday October 23, 2009 | Comfort Food with the Food Critics

October 22, 2009 at 11:09 am | Posted in Coming Up | 15 Comments

Our food writers are back to continue our popular series on the latest news regarding the gastronomical landscape in our region. We add a slightly new twist this time around by looking at dives, joints, eateries and bistros where folks can find comfort food. From macaroni and cheese to nachos and soups, we’ll look at new restaurants, long-standing gems, the latest restaurant news and more. Join us with your favorite spots for great appetizers, down-home cooking and other comfort foods.
Guests
Peter Reinhart – Chef on Assignment, Johnson & Wales University
Patricia Childress – Food Writer, Creative Loafing
Kathleen Purvis – Food Writer, The Charlotte Observer
Heidi Billotto – Food Writer, Charlotte Living Magazine

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List of Restaurants mentioned during the show (add your favorites here)

• Marvin’s Fresh Farmhouse (Mount Pleasant)
• Rooster’s (Pimento cheese, macaroni and cheese)
• Harper’s (Pimento cheese)
• Common House (Pimento cheese)
• Maddi’s Southern Bistro (Pimento cheese)
• Pewter Rose Bistro (Pimento cheese)
• Savor Cafe (Pimento cheese, roasted corn soup)
• Lupie’s Cafe (Wings, nachos, macaroni and cheese, chili, etc.)
• Gus’s Sir Beef Restaurant
• Courtney’s BBQ in Clover S.C. (Pork barbecue)
• EB’s Bar-B-Que in Indian Trail (Barbecue, peachy grits pie)
• Rockstore Bar-B-Q in Stallings (Barbecue, ribs)
• Barrington’s Restaurant (Mussels, roast chicken)
• The Flying Biscuit Cafe (Meatloaf)
• Ole Smokehouse (Smoked meatloaf)
• Fran’s Filling Station
• Dish (Chicken and dumplings, pot roast, smoky lima beans, meatloaf)
• Sonoma (Roasted chicken)
• Carpe Diem (Buttermilk fried chicken, biscuits)
• The Roasting Company (Rotisserie Chicken)
• Gleiberman’s Kosher Mart & Restaurant (Brisket)
• Katz New York Deli & Restaurant (Brisket)
• Miss Hazel’s Soul Food
• La’Wan’s Soul Food Restaurant
• Sadie’s Southern Soul Food
• Kentucky Fried Chicken
• Boston Market
• Harvest Moon Grille (Grateful Growers Farm)
• Carlos Cafe in Rock Hill (Authentic Cuban food)
• Owen’s Bagel & Deli (Steamed bagel sandwiches)
• The Chicken Box Cafe (Fried Chicken, collards, macaroni and cheese)
• Price’s Chicken Coop (Fried chicken)
• Moosehead Bar and Grill
• JO Mars Family Restaurant in Lancaster, S.C. (“All you can eat” soul food buffet)
• 521 BBQ & Grill in Indian Land, S.C.
• Cracker Barrel
• Divine Pies (Homemade chicken pot pie)
• Cajun Yard Dog (Hamburgers, steaks)
• Waldhorn Restaurant in Pineville (German)
• The Penguin
• Brevard Court Sundries (London broil special)
• Sweet T’s Diner (Bacon maple cupcakes)

**To the caller who has a blind date tomorrow, Maddi’s Southern Bistro in Huntersville and The Prickly Pear in Mooresville were recommended. Good Luck!!**