Credit: Photo By John Anderson

Stuffed Duck Breast

Courtney Swenson, 34th Street Cafe (1005 W. 34th Street, 371-3400)

The atmosphere at 34th Street Cafe changes completely in the evenings when the sunny, bustling neighborhood hangout becomes a cozy, softly lit dinner house with dynamic food. Homegrown chef Courtney Swenson’s cuisine has a lot to do with the success of 34th Street’s dinner hour, with dishes such as this duck breast stuffed with wild rice, apricots, and raisins that’s dressed with a maple tangerine glaze. A bed of colorful sweet potato hash offers the perfect counterpoint to the richly flavored duck.

This article appears in November 17 • 2000.

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