Annual Food & Drink Issue
Who doesn’t love a good portable meal? Handheld menu items – from sandwiches to burgers to hot dogs and beyond – are beloved and multipurpose. Whether you’re layering breakfast meats, assembling an on-the-go lunch, or adding some simplicity to a sit-down dinner, handhelds are there to pack a flavorful punch. Here, local restaurants share some of their favorite handheld staples and what makes them special.
Photography by Lanewood Studio
Meat the South
“Raised in a Southern home, we were taught one important concept when it came to food: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. I have spent my life honoring that. When I was given the opportunity to operate my own restaurant, I knew that I would absolutely have to incorporate a breakfast dish. What better way than to combine it with burgers, the other most loved meal in America? I tried out several different recipes but kept coming back to the simplest yet most delicious one: The Breakfast Stack.”
– Haley Cloud, Head Chef
Use your favorite pancake mix to create 2 thick pancakes (follow directions on box). Cook the bacon, egg, and beef patty in separate skillets to preference. Combine ingredients between the pancakes and top with Colby jack cheese to create a sandwich. Top with a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
