Looking for a cozy meal on a cold night in Columbia? These dishes are just the ticket
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Kasey Carlson
Assistant Editor
It's the dead of January, and we've got a long way to go before the weather gets better. Cold nights call for hot, hearty meals – that are maybe even a little spicy – to warm you up from the inside out. If you're looking for something that will stick to your bones, here are some comforting dishes in Columbia that fit the bill.
Butch Jones at Cafe Berlin
Eggs, sausage and pancakes are a classic diner breakfast, but have you ever wrapped your eggs and sausage up in your pancake? Cafe Berlin takes the liberty of doing it for you with the Butch Jones, served with a side of German-style potatoes and apples. Warning: You'll need a knife and fork to eat this indulgent spin on a breakfast burrito. (Photo by Aaron Ottis)
Cafe Berlin, 220 N. Tenth St., Columbia, Missouri, 573.441.0400, cafeberlincomo.com
Gogi & Waffles from Seoul Taco
Some days, you just want to curl up on the couch and eat fries in front of the TV for dinner. Seoul Taco has made it easy, a little more fun and even nutritious to do just that. The Gogi & Waffles starts with sweet potato waffle fries that are then topped with queso blanco, kimchi, green onion, roasted sesame seeds and the signature Seoul Sauce. For more heat, add Wasabi Sauce or gochujang to your pile of fries. (Photo by Mabel Suen)
Seoul Taco, 1020 E. Broadway, Columbia, Missouri, 573.441.8226, seoultaco.com
Hot Chicken Sandwich from Brassy Bird
Crispy fried chicken and hot sauce are a match made in heaven. If you're not yet convinced, the Hot Chicken from Brassy Bird will surely change your mind. The pickles, creamy garlic slaw and handcrafted ranch piled on top help balance the spice of the sandwich. (Photo courtesy of Brassy Bird)
Brassy Bird, thebrassybird.com
Jalapeño-Smothered Pork Chop from Addison's
Looking for something that's comforting but upscale? Head to Addison's for the jalapeño-smothered pork chop. A Patchwork Family Farms pork chop brined in brown sugar is topped with a pepper Jack cheese sauce and, of course, blistered jalapeños, leaving you stuffed and satisfied. (Photo by Ben Nickelson)
Addison's, multiple locations, addisonsgrill.com
Oxtail Stew from Jamaican Jerk Hut
For a taste of the Caribbean, rock down to Vandiver Drive for the oxtail stew at Jamaican Jerk Hut. The rich dish features oxtail simmered with butter beans and served over traditional red beans and rice (or simply white rice) to sop up all the gorgeous flavors. Despite the distance, this stew will make you feel the warmth of the islands from head to toe. (Photo by Aaron Ottis)
Jamaican Jerk Hut, 711 Vandiver Drive, Columbia, Missouri, 573.607.9779, facebook.com/JamJerkHut
Pad Thai from Bangkok Gardens
As if a heaping plate of pad Thai wasn't good enough, Bangkok Gardens' rendition allows you to customize the spice level, from "no spice" to "volcanic." However, the restaurant warns diners that the latter is insanely spicy – and they won't remake the meal if you can't handle the heat. (Photo by Kim Wade)
Bangkok Gardens, 811 Cherry St., Downtown, Columbia, Missouri, 573.874.3284, bangkokgardens.com
Soup of the Day from Range Free
Although its selection continually rotates, Range Free is a reliable spot for a bright bowl of soup on a dark winter night. If you're lucky, you might find chef-owner Anna Meyer's spice-roasted butternut squash soup or a hearty helping of chili on the daily menu. Pair your pick with crusty bread or a baked good for dipping and you've got yourself a meal. (Photo by Kim Wade)
Range Free, 110 Orr St., #101, North Village Arts District, Columbia, Missouri, 573.777.9980, range-free.com
Spicy Garlic Shrimp Po'Boy from The Quarry
The Quarry has several kinds of po'boy, but none quite like the spicy garlic shrimp po'boy. The fried shrimp tossed in a kicking garlic sauce is served with lettuce and tomato – and might have you sweating by the last bite. (Photo by Aaron Ottis)
The Quarry, 1201 E. Broadway, Columbia, Missouri, 573.447.7462, facebook.com/thequarrycomo
The Stretch from Broadway Diner
Chili for winter isn't groundbreaking, but chili on top of hash browns with eggs, onion, peppers and cheese is something special. The Stretch is the signature dish at Broadway Diner, so head over and cross this item off your Columbia bucket list. (Photo courtesy of Broadway Diner)
Broadway Diner, 22 S. Fourth St., Columbia, Missouri, 573.875.1173, facebook.com/BroadwayDinerCoMo
Tom Kha from Chim's Thai Kitchen
The flaming bowl of tom kha at Chim's Thai Kitchen features a creamy, coconut milk-based soup with chicken, tomatoes, mushrooms, onion and cilantro. Whether you chose it as your main or enjoy it as a side with another Thai specialty, it promises to fire you up. (Photo by Keith Borgmeyer)
Chim's Thai Kitchen, 904 E. Broadway, Columbia, Missouri, 573.777.3082, facebook.com/ChimsThaiKitchen
Kasey Carlson
Assistant Editor
Kasey Carlson is the assistant editor of Feast Magazine. She loves to cook, is obsessed with plants and is on a quest to try every bao she can find.
