Derby Day is on the horizon, and two well-loved local spots—Whiskey Cake and Ida Claire—are gearing up to celebrate with signature cocktails, themed raffles, and all-day festivities on Saturday, May 3. Though different in style, the restaurants share ownership and a clear passion for crafting memorable, Southern-inspired experiences.
Ida Claire is enhancing her Southern-inspired menu with the addition of new, elevated offerings with the spirit of the south in every sip and bite.
Available now, Ida’s added new features to her menu and is inviting all to get lost in the timeless charm of her southern hospitality. With premium, one-of-a-kind flavors that are just South of Ordinary, the rollout includes additions to the brunch, lunch and supper menu, perfectly complemented with new cocktails:
Rebellious by nature, Ida Claire is redefining the time-honored traditions of the South by inviting guests to experience the fascinating liquor, absinthe, during a unique pairing dinner featuring scratch-made dishes and absinthe cocktails.
Ida Claire’s Addison restaurant is hosting a unique six-course whiskey pairing dinner featuring Woodford Reserve! On Dec. 14 at 7 p.m., guests can enjoy a delicious evening of food and craft cocktails featuring this special prix-fixe menu:
Look for bountiful seafood offering with cooler temps and the Lenten season. Here are seven cool offerings to tantalize:
Ida Claire Ida whips up a delicious Wood Grilled Atlantic Salmon, served with blistered okra and broccolini, Fresno peppers, spiced yogurt and sesame.
Mexican Sugar The Latin restaurant’s seafood dishes include Mesquite Grilled Salmon, served with Latin corn succotash and creamy poblano corn, Lump Crab Enchiladas, served with poblano crema, roasted corn pico and queso fresco and Pescado Tacos, served with adobo marinated white fish, avocado spread, kale, jicama slaw, pickled red onions, mojo vinaigrette, lima crema and habanero mango pico on hibiscus tortillas.
We have some restaurants with some new menu items we thought you might enjoy reading about. Scurry on over and take a bite at some of our favorite places. Continue reading →
Ida Claire, known for its menu of house-made southern classics with a twist,has launched new Vinyl Hour specials.
Ida Claire’s Vinyl Hour takes place every weekday from 3 to 6 p.m. As the name suggests, the restaurant plays vinyl records during this time and encourages guests to bring in their own vinyl as well. The southern-inspired restaurant takes pride in their relaxing suppers and slow weekend brunching and wants guests to always feel at home. Guests can put on their favorite vinyl, kick back and enjoy the company, food and drinks. Continue reading →
The Chicken and Waffle phenomenon dates back to 1930’s Harlem to Wells Supper Club billed as “Home of Chicken and Waffles Since 1938.” They claim to be the first to sell the dish during the Jazz Age, when late-night diners would order breakfast or dinner to soak up the evening’s alcohol, and get them safely on their way home. Continue reading →
by Steven Doyle
