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Bistro 110's Tart Flambe

What's in it? The pizza dough, made of semolina, yeast, oil, salt and water, is covered with a large spoonful of creme fraiche, topped with sliced onions and pieces of bacon. It's cooked for about 10 minutes at 500 degrees in the wood burning oven.
Suggested pairing: Drink with a local brew, Two Brothers Domain Dupage French Country Ale, made beer de guard style. It's a caramel malt that pairs well with the sweet onion and smoky bacon. Wine lovers try the Martin Schaetzel Pinot Blanc. This Alsace wine has great minerality with a round, full mouth feel and is all organic.
The Chef says: "The Tarte flambee is a traditional recipe from the Alsace region of France, where I was born. It's a simple recipe that is most often and traditionally prepared in a wood burning oven. Since we have the chance to have a wood burning oven in Bistro 110, I wanted to offer this dish as a tribute to my 'origins.'" -- Chef Dominique Tougne
How much is it? The Tarte Flambee is part of Bistro 110's Five for Five $5 pizza menu. They're available after 5 p.m. in the bar area, along with table seating.
Bistro 110, 110 E Pearson St, (312) 266-3110. FULL MENU