Each Friday afternoon, this list will track five of the best things Heavy Table’s writers, editors, and photographers have recently bitten or sipped. Have a suggestion for the Hot Five? Email editor@heavytable.com.
Ram-Toria-Aaloo at The Himalayan
Contributed by Joshua Page
Cubano at Hola Arepa
Who needs beans, plantains and all that other filler? Slow roasted pork, ham, mustard, refrigerator pickles and a spicy aioli make for a powerful, two-fisted meat talisman to protect against the wintry onslaught. [Debuting on the Hot Five]
Contributed by Peter Sieve
Red Table Meat Company meat on a Rustica baguette with Rochdale Farms butter
“Just had Red Table meat on a Rustica baguette with Rochdale Farms butter. Oh. MAN.” [Debuting on the Hot Five]
Harold and Kumar Poutine at The Rabbit Hole
Contributed by Liz Scholz
Pecan Pie at A Baker’s Wife
“Heavy Table’s judges were wowed by the ‘nice big pecans’ on the Baker’s Wife pecan pie, which was praised for its ‘nicely balanced’ gooey / crunchy texture and ‘great, caramel-y crust.’” [Last week on the Hot Five: #2]