2 years

We can't believe it's been 2 years since we started Zucchero&Butter. I created the blog when I was senior in college and asked allison to join me. Sorry we haven't been posting on the blog the past few months. allison and I have full-time and part-time jobs so we're always busy working. But we promise to be better this year! Below are a few pictures of what we did this year. We did a lot of eating, cooking/baking, inventing ice creams, shopping at farmers markets, and traveling {to New York}.

click here: October 27,2012

mile end

When allison and I went to Montreal last year {September 2012), we learned that smoked meat sandwiches and poutines are a must-eat in Canada. When I found out Mile End served these Canadian dishes, I had to stop by when I was in Brooklyn. The first bite brought me back to Montreal. If you are ever in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, stop by for their smoked meat sandwiches.

f e a s t

bakery basket + quiche + chilled soup + yogurt parfait

Feast {East Village, Manhattan} is a great place to have brunch or dinner with a group of friends. They have a prix fixe menu. Back in June I went to Feast for dinner. For dinner you get to pick either their Farmer's Market Feast, Shellfeast, or Pork Feast. Each feast is a nine course meal. My friends and I ate the Pork Feast....D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S! When allison and I were figuring out the places we want to eat for her birthday weekend, Feast was on the list for brunch. For brunch you choose a free drink, some starters to share, and a plate.

 

 "beery mary" + bellini

 blackened sea scallops

 lemon soufflé pancake

omelette w/ goat cheese stuffed zucchini blossoms

there's always room for pie

 blueberry pie

We were craving pie so we stopped by Bang Bang Pie Shop {Logan Square, Chicago}. So glad we did because blueberries are our favorite fruit. Also, the summer squash pie is delicious!

 biscuit w/ ham

summer squash pie

new york: day 3 & 4

Instagram photos of day 3 & 4 in new york!

{rain expetition in MoMa, blue bottle drip coffee, buvette croque madame, maison premiere, brooklyn flea: people's pop + dough + whimsy&spice, baked: grasshopper bar} 



the 23 layer chocolate cake

During Restaurant Week back in February, we got to eat at Michael Jordan's Steak House. We were not disappointed by the delicious food. The garlic bread was a-m-a-z-i-n-g! The waiter poured the blue cheese fondue over the bread in front of us. I can eat this bread everyday. Of course we chose steak as our entree. And for dessert...we chose the bread pudding and chocolate mousse. But we had to order the famous 23 layer chocolate cake too! It was a good night.

 garlic bread

 carpaccio

 filet mignon

 ribeye

 vanilla bourbon bread pudding w/ caramel cinnamon gelato

 chocolate mousse pyramid

23 chocolate layer cake

olmsted

bloody mary & white peach bellini



On our last day in Atlanta, Gerogia {back in Feburary} we ate at Olmstead {Midtown, Atlanta} for brunch. The meal was delicious. allison loves shrimp & grits so that was a must-have dish. I'm usually not a huge fan of shrimp & grits but this is probably the best I ever tasted. I loved the sweet corn in the grits.

lobster brisque

{caramelized shallot, chervil creme graiche, caviar}

eggs savannah

{poached eggs, toasted english muffin, french blue crab & wild georgia shrimp cakes, sauteed pinached, creole sauce sharon}



yet another shrimp & grits

{wild georgia shrimp, sweet corn & white cheddar grits, tasso & scaollion gravy, shellfish reduction}



little goat breakfast

 smoked corn beef hash with eggs

Now you can try Chef Stephanie Izard's creation not only for dinner, but also for breakfast and lunch! You have to try their corn beef hash. The corn beef is made in house. Little Goat is located Near West Side, Chicago.   

 bull's eye french toast

 breakfast spaghetti n clams

 brandade and belly benedict

 tempura mash potatoes

the little goat coffee

the house bloody mary w/ kimchi

mitsuwa

Japanese cuisine galore can be found in one place! Mitsuwa Marketplace {Arlington Heights, IL} is a Japanese supermarket-heaven with an amazing food court.  Japanese must be one of our favorite cuisines.  We can find everything we crave for at Mitsuwa from sushi to mochi.  Today we're featuring two restaurants at Mitsuwa: Santouka and Gabutto Burger.  The Ramen from Santouka is authentic and delicious.  Today we ordered the Toroniku (pig cheeks!) with miso soup. 

Gabutto Burger is the first Japanese-style burger place in town.  The January special burger of the month is the Chicken Naan Burger with honey glaze.  And don't forget to try the Gabutto Stuffed Pancakes!  The pancake flavor of the month is Nutella with a Ferrero Rocher in the center. YUM.  Get stuffed pancake while you can!