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Mushroom, onion, balsamic vinegar, and thyme come together to create a simple main dish that's impressive enough for company.
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
Patrons can choose a main dish between Pappardelle alla Bolognese, Rigatoni alla Vodka or Buffalo Margherita Pizza, then will finish the meal off with a choice of either tiramisu or gelato.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
This fresh take on a beefy holiday main dish could be considered the love child of a humble pot roast and a bowl of French onion soup.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
Figure about 1 pound per person if that is your main dish.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 19 Dec. 2025
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
Patrons can choose a main dish between Pappardelle alla Bolognese, Rigatoni alla Vodka or Buffalo Margherita Pizza, then will finish the meal off with a choice of either tiramisu or gelato.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
This fresh take on a beefy holiday main dish could be considered the love child of a humble pot roast and a bowl of French onion soup.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
Figure about 1 pound per person if that is your main dish.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 19 Dec. 2025
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“Main dish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/main%20dish. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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