Summary – I hate fennel. Because of that, I see it everywhere on every menu.
First, anything that is considered an insect repellant, should probably not be eaten!
I really hate fennel, which is probably why I notice it on every menu in Madison. Dishes, that would otherwise be very tasty, are ruined completely by fennel.
A quick walk around my neighborhood produces a ridiculous amount of options for dining on fennel. For example, you’ll find it on the menu at The Green Owl (gag me with my soup spoon!), The Weary Traveler, A Pig in a Fur Coat, and even at my favorite place: Mickey’s Tavern.
It is just as bad within walking distance of my office. It seems I am surrounded. You’ll find it twice on the Graze menu. Other places include: The Blue Marlin, The Merchant, Frommagination and even in the cocktails at the Underground Food Kitchen.
However, this description from the Capital Chophouse may take the cake: “Orange fennel puree, champagne foam”. Am I completely out in left field here? Does that sound good to anyone?
In case you look at this restaurant list and think I’m only picking on higher-end restaurants… take a look at this recipe from The Taste of Home Magazine. In case you aren’t familiar with TOH magazine, think reader’s digest meets avon meets a free church cookbook. Fennel Tarts!
So, Madison, enough already… put down the fennel and back away slowly.
What is your gig lady? Fennel rocks! Stop eating at McDonalds and live a little.
Zip it, Tristan
Fennel? I’m not sure I could identify fennel either by sight or by taste if my life depended on it. And it tastes like black licorice? Sounds pretty darn good to me. I think Nicci should be shoved aside so the “fennel movement” can progress as planned. Go fennel!
Maybe you stop eating at bullsh!t trendy places and get a sandwich or a taco from someplace respectable. For instance, I refuse to eat at Pig in a Fur Coat based solely on it’s stupid name.
Re Fennel: I’ve never had it, but if it tastes like black licorice then… http://www.quickmeme.com/meme/3orgab/