That PB&J lunchbox staple has grown up. Menus are showcasing peanut butter in sophisticated desserts, breakfast items and sandwiches, and adult diners are digging in.
Pairings
Boston, MA
Peanut Butter French Toast: farmer's bread, peanut butter, wild berry compote, crushed cornflakes, caramel sauce; $14
Gramercy Tavern
New York, NY
Peanut Butter Semifreddo, Chocolate Macaroon; $12
Gotham Bar and Grill
New York, NY
Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse, dark chocolate caramel sauce, raspberry lambic sorbet; $13
Province
Chicago, IL
Peanut Butter and Chocolate Flan “Sandwich,” chocolate sorbet, meringue crisps, peanut crunch; $8
Peanut Butter & Co.
New York, NY
The Heat is On Sandwich: spicy peanut butter and chilled grilled chicken, with a little bit of pineapple jam. Like a Thai satay—only better; $7.25
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