The Greasy Spoon, Grown-Up
When the team behind Posto and the Painted Burro took over Davis Square’s iconic Rosebud Diner this fall, recasting it as Rosebud American Kitchen & Bar, they introduced a menu that has the bones of a classic diner (pie à la mode, meatloaf and mashed potatoes) and the finesse of a modern hot spot. Below, a by-the-numbers look at what’s in store.
Photograph by David Salafia
1. Number of house-baked pies (like this blueberry crumble) available by the slice: 7
2. Styles of whiskey available neat and in cocktails (pictured, a mint julep): 90
3. Ratio of potatoes to butter in the “buttery smashed potatoes.”: 5:1
4. Price of a whole pie to go (which, ahem, would look great on your holiday table): $32
5. Number of menu items containing pork, like this wedge salad topped with “pig candy” (a.k.a. candied bacon): 11
6. Number of dishes (including these St. Louis–style ribs) that spend time in a J & R smoker, utilizing chef John Delpha’s championship–winning barbecue skills: 14
