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Posted inFood & Drink

Chef Evan Sumrell pays tribute to his culinary mentor, Ryan McCaskey

by Julia Thiel May 24, 2017August 18, 2021

The Ogden chef learned “what it takes to be successful in this business, how much work you need to do.”

Posted inBlogs

Eat like the Obamas this Thursday, and other summer events

by Michael Gebert June 22, 2015August 18, 2021

Events including an AIDS benefit, a benefit BBQ for recently flooded Acadia, a Fourth of July picnic inside Intro, a chance to eat food by Sam Kass, and more.

Pandan-steamed halibut with kaffir-pandan gel and coconut, lobster, and pandan leaf broth
Posted inFood & Drink

Key Ingredient: Acadia chef-owner Ryan McCaskey doubles down on pandan

by Julia Thiel August 22, 2013August 19, 2021

Ryan McCaskey of Acadia uses pandan leaf to add lingering “toasty rice” flavor to a southeast Asian plate.

Posted inBlogs

Ryan McCaskey isn’t just a Michelin-starred burger guy, damn it

by Michael Gebert August 8, 2013August 19, 2021

How the Acadia chef-owner is aiming for acclaim with his high-end tasting menu.

At the end of the year, Mike Sula realized that he went to Monti's more than anywhere else.
Posted inFood & Drink

My favorite restaurants of 2012

by Mike Sula December 26, 2012August 19, 2021

My favorite restaurants of 2012, from Philly cheese steaks to foraged fairy tales

Posted inBlogs

Attack of the gourmet squirrel

by Kate Schmidt August 23, 2012August 19, 2021

A gray squirrel with discriminating taste menaces local publicist Jenn Galdes

Posted inBlogs

This week in Food & Drink

by Kate Schmidt February 9, 2012August 19, 2021

In this week’s Food & Drink: Acadia, Key Ingredient flour, Valentine’s Day dining

Deer Isle Shrimp, cauliflower, cuttlefish noodles, chorizo, marcona almond, fried spoon bread
Posted inFood & Drink

Acadia: getting it right on the near south side

by Mike Sula February 9, 2012August 19, 2021

Courtright’s vet and fine-dining journeyman Ryan McCaskey gets it right on the near south side

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