"A cross-sectional view of the Local Hero sandwich shows the multiple layers that make it so delicious. That focaccia bread is itself wonderful, and those parts of it that absorb vinaigrette or juices from the grilled portabella mushroom are especially irresistable."
Michael Stern
"Plum tart on a cookie-crumb crust: a baker's masterwork."
Michael Stern
"Turkey Romano was written on the daily-special board when I visited the new Magnolia's. It is an excellent mix of smoked turkey, provolone, carrots and olives with sun-dried tomato dressing on a Parmesan wrap."
Michael Stern
"Chocolate and hazelnuts are a great pair, and this chocolate hazelnut brownie packs their full flavor. It is moist, rich, and totally satisfying."
Michael Stern
"I love the idea of carrot cake because it is so crazy-rich and super-fattening and yet, because it has the word carrot in its name, it sounds like health food. This big, beautiful carrot cupcake may not be doctor-recommended, but it is most definitely Stern-recommended."
Michael Stern
"You can get a regular hamburger or pay extra for this extra thick one made of chemical-free, grass-fed beef. It is dense and fresh-tasting and it comes on a whole wheat bun."
Michael Stern
"The Benedict: grilled chicken breast, bacon, red onion, sliced tomato, lettuce, salsa, and mayo on a poppy-seed hard roll"
Michael Stern
"On Front Street in the village of Patterson, Magnolia's looks to be thriving."
Michael Stern
