Memorial Day is a great time to get together with friends and family and enjoy the (finally) beautiful weather. It’s also a great time to try these recipes from local eateries for all kinds of holiday-friendly dishes and drinks, from indulgent burgers to refreshing milkshakes. We’ve also got tips for buying and grilling meats, if you prefer to invent your own masterpiece.
Mains and sides
Le Diplomate’s burger Américain
Michael Schlow’s fried-chicken tacos
Honey Pig’s Korean barbecue short ribs
Poste’s green gazpacho with cucumber sorbet and grilled shrimp
Hank’s Oyster Bar’s barbecued oysters
Desserts and drinks
Red Truck Bakery’s berry cobbler
Bourbon Steak’s vodka-infused watermelon
Zentan’s gin cocktail for a crowd
Ba Bay’s Vietnamese coffee milkshake
Taqueria Nacional’s strawberry agua fresca
Other resources
Grilling tips from former Ray’s Hell-Burger owner Michael Landrum
