Lit Feast at Lit Fest

The added “A” stands for “appetizing.” From April 18-28, five area restaurants will offer specials inspired by four of the fest authors’ books. The participating restaurants and the dishes they will be preparing are:

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Allsopp & Chapple Restaurant + Bar

Barbecued Pork Chops and Ham Slices served with Deviled Eggs, Baked Beans with Thick Cut Bacon and Jalapeno Cornbread
Inspired by Rick Bragg’s memoir, The Best Cook in the World: Tales from My Momma’s Table

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Capers

German Chocolate Cake

Inspired by Jeff Henderson’s book, If You Can See It, You Can Be It

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Ciao Baci

Small plates of Polpettine Fritte (Fried Meatballs), Mortadella e Peperoni, Uova con Acciughe (Egg with Anchovy)

Inspired by Elizabeth Minchilli’s book, The Italian Table

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Copper Grill

Red Beans and Rice

Inspired by Jeff Henderson’s book, If You Can See It, You Can Be It

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The Root Café

Tomato Tart with Mustard and ricotta (breakfast only)
Lettuce Soup (lunch and dinner)
Soy-Sauce Egg with Sticky Rice (dinner only)
Apple Custard Crisp (dinner only)

Inspired by Dorie Greenspan’s book, Everyday Dorie

Try one or all!