When I think of the Braised Lamb Shank, I have visions of melt in your mouth deliciousness. A perfectly cured and seasoned piece of meat that evokes a memory of a far away place in a land of magic and mystery…..sigh Food can do that to you, it can remember things you’ve things, things you’ve read and things you’ve only dreamed of. While staying at the O.Henry Hotel in Greensboro, North Carolina, I had the opportunity to speak with Chef Leigh Hesling and he was kind enough to invite me into his kitchen at the Green Valley Grill for a private tasting of his Legendary Braised Lamb Shank. (Chef Leigh graciously offered his recipe so you can try this dish in your own home, you’ll find it at the end of my post) Since 2005, Leigh Hesling has been the Executive Chef of both Print Works Bistro and Green Valley Grill. Owing to his mantra of “nearer the farm to the fork, the better the flavor,” you will often see him at the farmers market or transporting fresh vegetables. Having a restaurant of this caliber attached to the O.Henry Hotel makes it a great spot for travelers to get amazing meals. But it isn’t just about the hotel guests, this restaurant has a loyal local following that loves the dishes that Chef Leigh serves at The Green Valley Grill as well as their sister restaurant Print Works Bistro. The bar area of the restaurant is a great place to...
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