The Loaded Biscuit from Tandem Bakery in Portland, ME Tells Me It’s Summer | Bon Appétit

"A beloved Portland bakery led by baker Briana Holt that helped put the city on Bon Appétit’s map — it was named one of the magazine’s 50 Best New Restaurants in 2015 and contributed to Portland being its 2018 Food City of the Year. Everything behind the pastry case is praised, but the loaded biscuit is the standout: flaky, buttery layers with a deeply browned exterior, crispy nooks and a fluffy interior, a generous swipe of grassy butter, and a lava-like pour of housemade jam that strikes a perfect bright, sweet, and faintly tart balance reminiscent of the best berries. The biscuit, best enjoyed with an espresso, is treated as a seasonal ritual by the author — the single most anticipated bite of their year, to be eaten in peace before lining up for another." - ByAlex Delany