With the upcoming cookbook, I’ve been – quite contentedly – slaving over hot stoves, steaming ovens and dirty dishes. Knowing I needed a little break, Omniman took me out for a surprise weeknight dinner at Prohibition, a new bar in our neighborhood that serves excellent pub grub. We started with the Beer-Batter Green Beans. They’re a fun alternative to French fries. Skip the aoili dipping sauce, and they’re vegan.

I ordered the grilled vegetable sandwich, sans cheese. It was good-n-greasy and comforting, like pub grub should be. They also serve nice wines in wine glasses so heavy that you can work out your biceps while you imbibe

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