osso buco
noun
os·so bu·co
ˌō-sō-ˈbü-(ˌ)kō 
ˌȯ-sō-
variants
or less commonly osso bucco
: a dish of veal shanks braised with vegetables, white wine, and seasoned stock
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Cafe Cortina's menu features an array of Italian classics such as osso buco, spinach lasagna and a selection of pasta dishes, featuring pasta made from scratch daily.
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Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Or settle in for shareable plates with international flair (like osso buco or tempura squash blossoms) outside The Living Room, where diners often bring their dogs.
—Katie Strasberg Rousso, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
Third Course: Tristen delivered another stand out dish with oxtail and Carolina gold rice, inspired by osso buco.
—Buddha Lo, People.com, 13 June 2025
His boyfriend made osso buco and risotto; Gulyás put on a John Coltrane record and poured red wine, then made Negronis.
—Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
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Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Or settle in for shareable plates with international flair (like osso buco or tempura squash blossoms) outside The Living Room, where diners often bring their dogs.
—Katie Strasberg Rousso, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
Third Course: Tristen delivered another stand out dish with oxtail and Carolina gold rice, inspired by osso buco.
—Buddha Lo, People.com, 13 June 2025
His boyfriend made osso buco and risotto; Gulyás put on a John Coltrane record and poured red wine, then made Negronis.
—Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
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