Synopsis

He returned to the culinary landscape, seeking out familiar comforts and bold new flavors. A Memphis institution, a funky fried chicken joint, remained a resounding success, its menu boasting tenderloin, beans, and honey biscuits. In Boston, robust fare prevailed: coconut curry goat stew and short rib gnocchi. And in Lackawanna, New York, a classic Italian eatery continued to thrive, offering parmesan chicken with potato croquettes alongside wagyu.