Number 1: Braised leeks with mozzarella at FnB
It's really, really hard to blog about a favorite dish that isn't available just yet. I make myself hungry as I write this, knowing that I'll have a craving for a while.
All summer long, I've been thinking about an item that gained cult status among the local foodnik set, and hasn't been on the menu at FnB for some months now. But I'm told it'll be back with a vengeance come mid-to-late October, and I swear I'll be first in line to order it as soon as chef-owner Charleen Badman starts cooking it again.
Braised leeks sound so simple, right? Humble, even?
Maybe in theory, but here, they become something glorious, thanks to mustard breadcrumbs, a mantle of rich, buttery, melted homemade mozzarella, and a fried egg whose yolk becomes a saucy "situation" when owner Pavle Milic gleefully bursts it with a fork as he serves it.
"Eat your veggies" is my new mantra, thanks to these leeks.
Want to look back at our other 99 craveable foods in the 100 Favorite Dishes series? Read on:
2. Stetson Chopped Salad at Cowboy Ciao
3. Taproom Tenderloin at Four Peaks Brewing Company
4. Griddled Bread Pudding at Liberty Market
6. Inside Out Bleu Burger at Maizie's
7. Vampiro at America's Taco Shop
8. Buffalo '66 at That's a Wrap
9. Tsukune at Yasu Sushi Bistro
10. Cochinita Torta at Tortas El Guero
14: Tableside S'Mores at Frank & Albert's
18: Morning Glory Benedict at Morning Glory Cafe
19: AZ Sweet Shrimp Po'Boy Sliders at District American Kitchen
20: Oaxaca Special at Carolina's
21: Chicken Tikka Masala at Guru Palace
22: Hirame Carpaccio at Nobuo at Teeter House
23: Hot Pressed Tuna at La Grande Orange
26: Olive-Oil Poached Arctic Char at Kai
27: Pulled Pork at Joe's Real BBQ
28: Falafel Sandwich at Haji-Baba
29: Payt-N-Bake Chicken at Caffe Boa
30: Thai BBQ Chicken at Thai E-San
31: Sweet and Spicy Burger at The Grind
32: Kimchi Chigae at Ewha Korean Restaurant
35: Antipasto Platter at Pizzeria Bianco
36: Beef Fried Noodles at China Magic Noodle House
37: Grilled Calamari at Andreoli Italian Grocer
38: Spicy Miso Ramen at Sushi Ken
39: Fish 'n Chips at Rula Bula
40: Corn Pancakes with Crab at The Mission
41: Santa Lucia Pasta at Marcellino Ristorante
42: Smoked Truffle-Infused Filet Mignon at Christopher's
44: Mozzarella Carozza at Aiello's Fine Italian Dining
46: Sticky Toffee Pudding at St. Francis
47: Steak Frites at Metro Brasserie
48: Black Cod with Acini de Pepe at Cafe Bink
49: Steak & Egg Sliders at Lon's
50: Taco Monterrey at Pepe's Taco Villa
51: Toro Tartare at Sushi Roku
53: Reuben at Matt's Big Breakfast
54: Short Ribs at J&G Steakhouse
55: Mole Poblano at Los Sombreros
56: Chicken Fried Steak at Texaz Grill
57: Carne Asada on a Potato Pancake at The Vig
58: White Flannel Hash at Orange Table
59: Butterfish Tataki at Roka Akor
60: Eggs Maximilian at Harlow's Cafe
61: Chickpea Ceviche at Bombay Spice
62: Spiced Skirt Steak at Tuck Shop
63: Rib Eye Philly at SanTan Brewing Company
64: Albacore With Black Truffle at Crudo
65: Slice at Jimmy & Joe's Pizzeria
66: Lee's Combination at Lee's Sandwiches
68: Chicken Kabab at Med Fresh Grill
69: Cheese Course at Sweet Republic
71: Brisket at Bryan's Black Mountain Barbecue
72: Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup at The Roosevelt
73: Coq Au Vin at Vincent's Market Bistro
74: Cochinita Pibil Tacos at La Condesa Gourmet Taco Shop
75: Char Siu Bao at Phoenix Palace
76: Huevos Rancheros at Gallo Blanco Cafe
77: Italian Stallion at La Piazza Al Forno
78: Bourekas at Spices Mediterranean Kitchen
79: Warm Maine Lobster Salad at Modern Steak
80: Escargots En Croute at Petite Maison
82: Okonomiyaki at Hana Japanese Eatery
83: Croissants at Essence Bakery Cafe
84: Coronado Coney at The Main Ingredient
85: Green Chili at Rito's Mexican Takeout
86: Soup Gyoza at Sens Asian Tapas & Sake Bar
87: Pop Cho and Sweet Ginger at The Breadfruit
88: La Jawab Kadahi Gosht at The Dhaba
89: Chicken & Waffles from Lo-Lo's
91: Bruleed Foie Gras Torchon at Posh
92: Moroccan Nomad Stew at Chakra 4
93: Peking Duck at Gourmet House of Hong Kong
94: Mozzarella Sandwich at Pane Bianco
96: Machaca From Los Dos Molinos
97: Shish Taook from Baiz Market
98: Pasties From Cornish Pasty Co.