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Recent Examples of braised
Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 15 Jan. 2026
The menu draws on international influences—pork schnitzel, Japanese noodle soup, chimichurri beef fillet—but my favorite dishes were rooted in place, including a simple local braised cabbage and a tangy sorbet made from baobab fruit.
—Nicholas Derenzo, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
Pasta dishes featured linguine with seafood, tagliatelle, gnocchi, or agnolotti filled with braised short ribs.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 1 Jan. 2026
On-site, The Elysian Bar is a reliable stop for a spritz and regionally focused dishes such as roasted Gulf shrimp and braised beef short ribs.
—AFAR Media, 30 Dec. 2025
The menu carries that same old-school, big-city boldness, with roasted lobster tails sumptuous with bone marrow, duck confit, cappelletti with braised beef, and hand-cut, dry-aged steaks sourced from Fred Linz in, yep, Chicago.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 29 Dec. 2025
The carrot and cumin salad, as well as the braised lamb with olives and harissa, were also clear favorites.
—Lea Donenberg, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2025
Mains followed with braised short ribs nestled in mirepoix and thyme, alongside red snapper served with pigeon peas and bright escovitch.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 18 Dec. 2025
Think yellowtail Hamachi crudo in corn milk leche de tigre, ricotta cavatelli with braised beef and lion’s mane mushrooms and za’atar spice butternut squash.
—Nevin Martell, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
Do try the braised oxtails for a savory and rich dish, or go with Alfredo jerk chicken that gives you just enough kick in every bite.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 15 Jan. 2026
The menu draws on international influences—pork schnitzel, Japanese noodle soup, chimichurri beef fillet—but my favorite dishes were rooted in place, including a simple local braised cabbage and a tangy sorbet made from baobab fruit.
—Nicholas Derenzo, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
Pasta dishes featured linguine with seafood, tagliatelle, gnocchi, or agnolotti filled with braised short ribs.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 1 Jan. 2026
On-site, The Elysian Bar is a reliable stop for a spritz and regionally focused dishes such as roasted Gulf shrimp and braised beef short ribs.
—AFAR Media, 30 Dec. 2025
The menu carries that same old-school, big-city boldness, with roasted lobster tails sumptuous with bone marrow, duck confit, cappelletti with braised beef, and hand-cut, dry-aged steaks sourced from Fred Linz in, yep, Chicago.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 29 Dec. 2025
The carrot and cumin salad, as well as the braised lamb with olives and harissa, were also clear favorites.
—Lea Donenberg, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2025
Mains followed with braised short ribs nestled in mirepoix and thyme, alongside red snapper served with pigeon peas and bright escovitch.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 18 Dec. 2025
Think yellowtail Hamachi crudo in corn milk leche de tigre, ricotta cavatelli with braised beef and lion’s mane mushrooms and za’atar spice butternut squash.
—Nevin Martell, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for braised
Adjective
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The pieces toast up crisp, but when served over warm soup, channel the gooeyness promised from the center of a fried slab.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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The menu, created by chef Pierre Gagnaire, is a lesson in classic French brasserie cuisine with sophisticated touches—an ideal meal starts with escargots simmering in garlicky butter from Burgundy, continues with pan-fried foie gras, and wraps up with crêpes Suzette flambéd table-side.—
Caitlin Gunther,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In recent weeks, as Indiana steamed toward the national-title game, Cuban gave even more.—
Keith O’Brien,
The Atlantic,
17 Jan. 2026
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Roark had just steamed some milk.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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California Pinot pairs beautifully with richer dishes like pork tenderloin or a creamy mushroom risotto while Oregon Pinot, with its brighter acidity, shines next to dishes like salmon, roasted vegetables, or simple roasted chicken.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Their Clau de Nell 2022 Cabernet Franc has aromas of ripe red plum, red raspberry, and black olive paste with flavors of red plum, roasted red peppers, and red currant sheathed in velvety tannins.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
22 Jan. 2026
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As the high heat starts rendering fats and oils from broiled meats, the juices are channeled away and fall into a drip tray through a series of holes.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 Aug. 2025
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The combination of broiled eggplant, miso glaze and bubu abare (crispy rice crackers) rivals everything else on the menu.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
31 July 2025
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“Braised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braised. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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