When thinking about summer foods, my mind leans toward nostalgia. I picture ice cream parlor trips with friends, nachos at the ballpark and hotdogs at family reunions. These are all fabulous snacking options, but what if you’re wanting something a little different like a crunchy salad or a seasonal soup?
You’ll find both, and more, on menus around town all summer, including brunches, a family-style roast chicken dinner series and fruity soufflés.
Dinner, brunch and cocktail menus at il Modo
The Italian restaurant housed in the Kimpton Harper Hotel has refreshed its menus with chef Irene Garza preparing summer dinner, brunch and cocktail specials at il Modo. Dinner is on the table 5-9 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 5-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with appetizers such as burrata, clams, focaccia and calamari.
Pastas, pizza, steak, seafood and salad entrees are available, as are whipped garlic potatoes, balsamic Brussels sprouts, asparagus and other sides. They’ve also got two types of tiramisu, daily gelato and sorbet options, and cannolis…