TASTE OF BELGIUM SPICES UP ITS MENU WITH BOLD NEW WAFFLE & CHICKEN CREATIONS
Classic Comfort Food Meets Modern Cuisine with the Introduction of
Nashville Hot and Korean Waffle & Chicken
CINCINNATI, OH – December 16, 2024 — Taste of Belgium has introduced two new bold variations of its iconic Waffle & Chicken entrée. These new dishes, Nashville Hot Waffle & Chicken and Korean Waffle & Chicken, showcase the bistro’s commitment to reinventing classic comfort food with bold, contemporary flavors and are now available all day – breakfast, lunch, weekend brunch and dinner at all five Taste of Belgium bistros in Cincinnati and Dayton.
The Nashville Hot Waffle & Chicken features crispy breaded chicken tossed in a signature Nashville Hot seasoning - made with smoky paprika, cayenne and a touch of brown sugar – presented like a sandwich split between Taste of Belgium’s iconic Liège-style waffle, topped with pickles and paired with a tangy pickle kale slaw.
The Korean Waffle & Chicken starts with Taste of Belgium’s traditional waffle and is the perfect blend of sweet and savory. Featuring tender breaded chicken coated in a rich, gochujang-based Korean sauce, this dish is garnished with green onions and served with a cucumber, carrot and radish salad dressed in sesame oil and rice wine vinegar.
While these two new additions bring exciting flavors to the table, the beloved Classic Waffle & Chicken continues to be a menu favorite, featuring the signature Liège-style waffle paired with crispy buttermilk-marinated chicken and a blue cheese salad.
Taste of Belgium’s waffle is a twist on a classic Liège waffle recipe, named after the city where founder Jean-François Flechet grew up. The waffle is made from a dough, not a batter, and the recipe relies on a special pearl sugar imported from Belgium. The Belgian pearl sugar caramelizes as it bakes, adding to the waffle’s unique taste and distinctive crunch.
These new waffle entrees can be enjoyed in-bistro in Over-The-Rhine, Rookwood, The Banks and in Dayton at The Greene and Austin Landing, as well as through carryout, or delivery through their delivery partners.
Since its inception, Taste of Belgium has been committed to introducing Greater Cincinnatians to the rich flavors of Belgian cuisine, exceptional service and customer satisfaction. They are also dedicated to using locally-sourced ingredients and building relationships with local food purveyors who provide the fresh ingredients that define every dish.
The creation of these new waffle variations is a testament to Taste of Belgium's dedication to authenticity, quality and, most importantly, its valued patrons.
About Taste of Belgium
Taste of Belgium is a modern Belgian brasserie that fuses Belgian and American cuisines with locally sourced ingredients for both brunch and dinner. Taste of Belgium offers a carefully curated beer list featuring an unequaled selection of Belgian brews and craft cocktails to enhance every meal. In 2023, Jean-François Flechet, our founder, was honored with a knighthood by the prestigious Knighthood of the Brewer's Paddle, recognizing his dedication to Belgian brewing traditions. Our journey began in 2007 at Cincinnati’s historic Findlay Market, where Jean-François introduced a traditional Liège-style waffle recipe and a 120-pound cast-iron waffle maker from Belgium. Taste of Belgium has five full-service neighborhood brasseries in Cincinnati and Dayton and its original stand at Findlay Market. Discover more about our Belgian-inspired dining experience at www.tasteofbelgium.com.
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