There’s a moment of pure anticipation when the server at Der Dutchman in Walnut Creek sets down a chicken pot pie in front of you.
Steam escapes from the golden-brown crust, creating a fleeting aromatic cloud that promises comfort in edible form.
Your fork hovers briefly before breaking through that flaky barrier, revealing a creamy interior where tender chunks of chicken and perfectly cooked vegetables swim in a savory gravy that somehow tastes like childhood memories.
Nestled in the rolling hills of Ohio’s Amish Country, this unassuming restaurant has been quietly perfecting the art of chicken pot pie for generations, creating what many visitors declare – without hesitation – to be the best in the entire Midwest…