Strawberries

Strawberries, one of the first signs of spring, continue to peak in supply and sweetness through the summer. These restaurants are making the most of the seasonal bounty.

Falkner Winery Restaurant
Temecula, California
New York Strawberry Cheesecake; $8
Italian Crespelle filled with nutella and strawberries; $10

Kennedy Center Roof Terrace Restaurant
Washington, D.C.
Mexican Chocolate Pot du Crème with Tequila Marinated Strawberries; $12

Shaw’s Inn
Lancaster, Ohio
Strawberry Shrimp Tempura; $22

Grandma’s Country Restaurant
Albany, New York
Fresh Open Strawberry (Giant strawberries over a layer of sweet vanilla pudding, topped with whipped cream); $14.95 per tart

Gerard Pangaud Bistro
Washington, D.C.
Soup of Rhubarb & Strawberry, Perfumed with Vanilla & Citrus, Crème Chantilly; $11

Shoney’s
Nashville, Tennessee
Strawberry Pie (fresh strawberries in a flaky crust mixed with special glaze and finished with whipped topping); $10.99 for whole pie and $1.69 a slice

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