CULTURE + ENTERTAINMENT
AUGUST 1 8 a.m.
Breakfast sounded amazing, especially when we found out we were going to Willa B’s Bistro & Emporium on Douglas Avenue. Named after owner Laurie Wright’s mother, Wilma Marie Bierle (whose author pen name was “Willa B”), the restaurant is a gathering space in the lower Meridian District . We started with coffee from the Boston area, Kahvé Koffee , and an Americano . Willa B’s is known for handcrafted breakfast, lunch, and dinner made with fresh, local ingredients. Popular lunch items include The “Big Daddy” (hand-rolled meatballs simmered in marinara sauce topped with alfredo, ricotta, and provolone cheese, served on a hoagie) and the Tres Cheese (provolone, mozzarella, and cheddar cheese panini with tomato, fresh basil, and 18-year-old balsamic vinegar and oil) with a cup of Tomato Basil Soup . “I would say my steak is probably my most favorite thing to make at night on Friday and Saturdays,” said chef Rikka Kostal . Newer in the restaurant is a pasta and risotto dinner menu, featuring handmade pasta and sauces made on site. Willa B’s is also known for the bakery, including their Chamtort , which is a family recipe. 9:30 a.m. To stretch our legs before the journey home, the team stopped by the gorgeous Meridian District to walk past local establishments, coffee shops, and bustling streets. Taking a last look at the Meridian Bridge, we hopped back into Vincent Van-Go to road trip back to 605 headquarters after a successful stay. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT VISITYANTKONSD. COM+
CHAUNTEL WRIGHT AND RIKKA KOSTAL
46 | 605MAGAZINE.COM
Made with FlippingBook - Share PDF online