The Best Restaurant Dishes Eater Detroit Ate in May 2024 - Eater Detroit
"There are few things I love more than potato chips, so seeing a bag of Better Made surrounded by ribbons of Spanish ham and wrinkly, spicy peppers made my heart thump out of my chest like a cartoon wolf. Being from Pennsylvania, which is home to iconic chip brands like Utz, Wise, Herr’s, and many more, I’m a fanatic for regional potato chips, and Better Made are among the best I’ve encountered. They’re something Detroiters should be proud of, and it certainly seems like the folks at Leña are. You’ve probably had jamón ibérico before — the deliciously rich, nutty, and smooth ham made from black Iberian pigs is as famous as it is ubiquitous these days. Jamón ibérico doesn’t require any doctoring, so seeing the folks at Leña uniquely pair it with chips is a good indicator that their entire menu pops with creativity. This dish has one simple instruction: Lift the bag, where a hole is cut at the bottom, and let the chips pour out onto the plate. Slivers of salty, processed chips and imported ham are a diabolically fun combination that surprisingly works well. The slender and briny piparra peppers break up the salty qualities of the ham and chips nicely. This is Basque Country-meets-Michigan." - Serena Maria Daniels
