Food

Go Fourth

Eating Like a Patriot on the Fourth

This Friday, flags will fly. Fireworks will rain down from above. And you will exercise your most sacred of inalienable rights. The right to partake in delicious foodstuffs. These delicious foodstuffs. Don’t bother checking the Constitution. It’s in there.

HOT STUFF

The King of All Hot Dogs

You require: A crowd-pleaser of a hot dog you can throw on the grill to quickly feed the hungry masses who’ve assembled at your place.
You’ll receive: An eight-pack of oak-smoked, Chicago-style dogs from the Grape’s Brian Luscher. Real American hero, that guy.

BEST SPUDS

A Salad Full of Smoked Potatoes

You require: A hearty side dish. Maybe some kind of potato or a salad. Wait a minute...
You’ll receive: A few tubs of not-your-average potato salad from Lockhart Smokehouse. See, the potatoes are smoked, too. That’s kind of their thing there.

POP STAR

A Watermelon in Popsicle Form

You require: Watermelon, because it’s the Fourth of July and it’s hot outside and you know everyone will expect it.
You’ll receive: A popsicle. But a delicious watermelon popsicle from those mad scientists at Steel City Pops. People will see what you did there.

AMERICAN PIE

A Pie That Shames Other Pies

You require: An apple pie that’s worthy of America.
You’ll receive: Just the largest apple pie you ever did see. It’s courtesy of Emporium Pies, and it’s a full 10 apples coated in caramel, baked into a flaky crust and topped with cinnamon streusel. Pair it with the American flag and baseball.

GIVE ME A JUG

You’re Going to Need Beer

You require: Something to wash down all of the aforementioned items. Preferably something cold, delicious and stronger than iced tea.
You’ll receive: A half gallon jug of Lakewood’s seasonal Zomer Pils from Lakewood Growler. It’s light, it’s crisp, and, most importantly, it’s beer.