Zingerman’s is Gettin’ Their Bacon On!
I received this earlier in the week from my former circus and skating rat colleague Joanna (SHOUT OUT), now officially my “Land of Cheese” Correspondent.
I have lamented in previous posts about all these cool bacon related events and activities in other cities and was excited to see something like this virtually in my backyard.
Zingerman’s is a fantastic restaurant of some renown in Ann Arbor, MI. Now typically I shun all things A2 as I am a Michigan State Spartan thru and thru, but for this I might have to venture into Wolverine territory.
On the heals of launching their newest book – “Zingerman’s Guide to Better Bacon” – on July 1st, they will be hosting this wonderful event – “Makin’ Better Bacon: A Bacon Dinner & Book Signing to Benefit Southern Foodways Alliance”
More details and the evenings menu after the jump…From Zingerman’s web site
Makin’ Better Bacon: A Bacon Dinner & Book Signing to Benefit Southern Foodways Alliance
July 28, 2009
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm$75/dinner
Southern Foodways Alliance is a non-profit organization whose mission is tobacon-piece document and celebrate the diverse food cultures of the South. Their research has helped bring Roadhouse staples such as Eastern North Carolina pulled pork barbecue, Mason Tennessee buttermilk fried chicken, Anson Mills grits to Ann Arbor and even Edwards’ bacon to Ann Arbor.
Sam Edwards, whose bacon will be served at this dinner, will be our special guest. He’ll share stories from his almost-century-old family business, and talk about putting the flavor back in bacon!
The dinner, crafted by James Beard-nominated Chef Alex Young, and excerpted from Ari’s latest book, “Zingerman’s Guide to Better Bacon”, will feature bacon from beginning to end. Starting with appetizers, bacons hailing from all around the country will be the star of each course, including dessert. With vastly different flavor profiles (think olive oil here) these bacons represent the nuanced flavors of the better bacon being made by passionate individuals like Sam Edwards!
Join us for a fun and flavorful look at one our country’s most beloved foods: Bacon!
Appetizers:
- Angels, & Devils on Horseback,
- Date with Bacon
- Edwards’ Aged Country Ham Plate
Bread:
- American Fried Bread
Salad:
- B.L.T.: Edwards’ hickory smoked bacon with heirloom Cornman Farms tomatoes & lettuce
Entrees:
- Lex’s Roast Chicken: with bacon and coffee spice rub
- Carolina Fish Muddle
Sides:
- Oyster & Bacon Pilau
- Spaghetti a la Carbonara
- Cabbage & Irish Bacon
- Bacon Fat Roasted Cornman Farms Vegetables
Dessert:
- Bacon-Apple Pie
- Mini-Buttermilk Biscuits with Chocolate-Bacon Gravy
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