Short Ribs

Cooked until meltingly tender and falling off the bone, short ribs are the quintessential cold weather dish. These restaurants pair the hearty cut with global flavors to chase away winter chills.

Café Boulud
New York City
Duo of Beef, Black Angus Short Ribs with Stewed Lentils, Caramelized Salsify, Wagyu Tenderloin, Red Wine Glazed Pearl Onions, Carrot Confit, Bordelaise Jus; $16

Ponzu
San Francisco, CA
Kalbi Short Ribs: kiwi marinated beef, cilantro-lime kimchi salad, traditional red leaf lettuce; $14

Figs
Boston, MA
Slow Braised Short Rib Pappardelle with roasted pearl onions & pistachio gremolata; $18

Buddakan
New York City
Sizzling Short Rib mushroom chow fun, Asian pear; $26

PS 7’s
Washington, DC
Braised Beef Short Ribs, red wine braising jus, potato puree, wild mushrooms, spinach; $16

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