AT LEDLOW, CLASSIC AMERICANA GETS A MODERN EDGE

An underlying guiding principle of Americana is detectable, and some dishes on the menu are unequivocally classic: There are Parker House rolls that arrive in a cast iron skillet, golden on the outside and gorgeously fluffy on the inside, served with a side of pimento cheese made from an old-school recipe that produces a smooth cheese spread rather than the more of-the-moment chunky version. Nightly specials include serious throwbacks, such as beef stroganoff and turkey pot pie, made with care and hitting on all the comfort receptors you’d expect. Where chef Josef Centeno really hits his stride is with dishes that nod to the past but have just enough of this chef’s playful sensibility and penchant for bold flavoring that they feel both classic and modern. All photos by Anne Fishbein.

Baked Alaska