For weeks I had been hearing all about the $12 bread basket at The Bedford. I couldn't imagine such a simple menu item being worth the talk of the town – but it certainly was.
The linen-wrapped basket arrived at my table within minutes of ordering, with a beautiful presentation that made a statement.
The large, crunchy garden flatbreads were baked with sage, slices of onion, chunks of cherry tomatoes, and rounds of zucchini. Every bite of the flatbread was bursting with flavor.
The focaccia featured sour cherries and rosemary dotted throughout for a soft, flavor-packed bite.
But the real star of the show was the warm Parker House rolls, which were like buttery little pillows. Baked in a small loaf, the pull-apart rolls were so simple with just a hint of salt.
A butter dish was brought to the table, but it wasn't needed with these rolls. They were definitely the highlight of the three offerings in the basket.