A NEW TWIST ON PRETZELS
The classic ballpark snack will always have a place in our hearts. Our taste buds, however, are doing a secret happy dance over these tasty chef-made variations. Just in time for Oktoberfest, Andrea Slonecker, author of the forthcoming Artisan Pretzels at Home, tracked down 8 of the nation’s best best.
- Truffled Gruyere-Ale Pretzel Bites at Twenty Five Lusk, San Francisco (pictured above)
The food-court staple gets an upgrade with Hawaiian pink salt and a fondue of gruyère, ale and truffle oil.
- Gruyere-and-Bacon Pretzel Croissants at Röckenwagner Bakeries, Los Angeles
Chef Hans Röckenwagner, known as the “The Pretzel Prince,” stuffs pretzel croissants with bacon and gruyère.
