Dish
Nebraska
DISH approaches American cooking through the ingredients available around Lincoln and the ideas they inspire. In the downtown restaurant, the menu changes frequently, making seasonality a visible part of the dining experience. The kitchen's published sample menus show a willingness to combine familiar produce with unexpected flavours. Carrots appear smoked, pickled and turned into pesto; potatoes can arrive with miso-plum aioli; Parker House rolls are paired with hot-honey butter. These examples suggest the style rather than a fixed promise of what will be served. Vegetables receive considerable attention alongside fish and meat, giving a mixed table several ways to build a meal. A separate drinks selection includes cocktails, bottled wine and spirits. DISH suits diners who enjoy discovering how a kitchen is thinking about the current season. Its downtown address makes it easy to include in an evening in Lincoln, while the changing menu gives the restaurant its own reason for a return visit.