Songbird Parlour Briased Lamb Shank
Madeira cream sauce. This style of cuisine is decadent by design —its richness drawn from premium ingredients, meticulous technique and the time-honored patience that transforms simple elements into an artful experience. “The foundation of French cooking is the simple yet delicious omelette,” Bazeley explains. “French cuisine isn’t indulgent because of any single ingredient—it’s indulgent because of time. Like wine, the most valuable thing we have is time, whether it’s aging a bottle or spending eight hours making a demi-glace. It’s the same principle.” That philosophy, she says, extends beyond individual dishes to the way a restaurant grows alongside its guests–a lifetime of food-made memories. Go forward, guilt-free Whether it’s your all-time favorite mac and cheese or mom’s meatloaf, there’s no mistaking that enjoying your favorites, especially with those you love, can leave a lasting feel-good effect. “Food and dining can connect people in this really beautiful, profound way,” says Kershner. “It's almost medicinal. When you gather around a table with people you care about, when you share a meal that's been made with love and intention, when you laugh together and let go of the stresst you're carrying—that's not indulgence in a guilty way. That's a prescription for feeling better.” g
Lauren Kershner, founder and owner of Goodness Gracious Hospitality
Songbird Parlour Fried Chicken
54 NorthBaybiz
March | April 2026
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