A World of Pancakes
Chefs around New England are cooking up inspired international takes on a favorite comfort food, from an addictive Japanese street-food classic to a fresh take on the Rhode Island johnnycake.
A World of Pancakes
Credit: Brian Samuels | Food and Prop Styling by Catrine KeltyCrepes, roti, latkes—almost every culture offers a variation on the humble pancake, proving that this comfort food is indeed universal. Here in New England, chefs are cooking up an international host of pancakes in styles both sweet and savory. The following recipes are six of our favorites—ranging from an addictive Japanese street-food classic to a fresh take on the Rhode Island johnnycake—which are guaranteed to bring a little extra sparkle to your skillet.

Credit: Brian Samuels | Food and Prop Styling by Catrine Kelty
Pancake Recipes
Egg, Cheddar, and Greens Sandwich on Scallion Pancakes | Mei Mei in Boston, MA
Johnnycakes with Cranberry-Maple Syrup | The Commons Lunch in Little Compton, RI
Beet and Masa Pancakes with Goat Cheese, Herbs, and Honey | Moxy in Portsmouth, NH
Socca with Butternut Squash and Rosemary | Hunt Hill Farm in New Milford, CT
Okonomiyaki | Mami in Portland, ME
Apple Cider Pancakes with Walnut Compote | The Inn at Shelburne Fams in Shelburne, VT




Four out of five of these recipes do not even whisper New England. Not exactly what I expect from Yankee