I cleared those plates, tempted every time to sneak a rehydrating taste when there were leftovers.
On my last day, the managers said I could order anything I wanted: I sat at a table, a diner for the first time, and ordered the salad.
The salads of my youth, the ones I most remember, all have this effect — and they all have cheese.
The contrast between cool, anchoring base note (fruit, vegetable or lettuce) and salty, creamy accent (cheese) is what makes a bite of these salads feel like more than just salad.
The day I interviewed for my first food-writing job, even before getting the offer, I celebrated with a glass of rosé and a Caesar salad.
Persons:
Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Branch, Jessica Harp, Adam Baumgart, Gabrielle Hamilton’s, ”
Organizations:
Brooklyn
Locations:
St, Augustine, Fla, Parmigiano, New York City